CHRISTIAN WOOD NEWS

Christian Wood will be out several weeks after knee procedure Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources with @McTen: Los Angeles Lakers F Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee an...

MARCH 19 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Headed for surgery Wood is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will remain out for several weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact This latest development is more bad news for the Lakers, as it seems unlikely that Wood will be cleared for game action before the regular season draws to a close. However, the team will evaluate the 28-year-old after the procedure to get a better idea of the timeline for his recovery.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wood (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Wood will miss a 13th consecutive game due to a left knee injury. He remains without a clear timetable for return.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wood (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wood (knee) will miss his 12th straight contest Saturday due to a left knee injury. There is no indication that Wood is nearing a return to action.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Wood (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Wood's absence streak will extend to 11 games Wednesday due to a left knee injury. While there is no timetable for his return, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Golden State.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Wood (knee) will not play Sunday against the Timberwolves, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wood is overdue for an evaluation, but there has been little to no details regarding his progress. He remains without a timetable for a return.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Wood (knee) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact The Lakers were expected to re-evaluate Wood at some point this week, but the team hasn't provided an official update regarding where the veteran big man stands in his recovery from a left knee effusion. Even if Wood is cleared to return to action for the Lakers in the near future, he won't be a safe bet to unseat Jaxson Hayes for the top backup role behind starting center Anthony Davis.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers big man Christian Wood to miss two weeks with knee swelling The Lakers’ big man rotation will be depleted for at least a little while.

FEBRUARY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Re-evaluated in two weeks Wood has been diagnosed with effusion in his left knee and he will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact While Wood will be re-evaluated in two weeks, it wouldn't be shocking to see his absence extend beyond that window. Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura will have the opportunity for some extended minutes while Wood is out, but neither of those guys makes for a particularly enticing grab in standard leagues.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well Monday in Charlotte Wood ended Monday's 124-118 victory over Charlotte with 11 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and six rebounds across 10 minutes.

Impact In a game that the Lakers' led throughout but never fully dismissed the Hornets' comeback attempts, Wood was impactful off the bench, posting his first double-digit scoring performance since Jan 15. Wood has struggled from beyond the arc this season, connecting on a career-worst 30.8 percent of 2.3 triples per game.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Responds To Christian Wood's Mysterious Pre-Hawks Tweet The Los Angeles Lakers’ Christian Wood tweeted a cryptic message before Tuesday night’s game which led to this response from head coach Darv...

JANUARY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Christian Wood Clarifies Cryptic Tweet Ahead of Lakers Loss to Hawks Christian Wood had to clarify his pregame message after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

JANUARY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers News: Christian Wood Reacts To Darvin Ham's Surprise Starter Decision LA plays Atlanta tonight.

JANUARY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blocks three shots Monday Wood supplied 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 14 minutes during Monday's 112-105 win over the Thunder.

Impact Wood matched his season-high with three blocks, scoring double-digits for the fifth time in the past six games. Despite being out of the rotation against the Suns only two games prior, Wood has been able to put himself back on the standard league radar. He has been the 64th-ranked player over the past two weeks, averaging 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Wood (illness) is available to face the Jazz on Saturday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wood was dealing with a bad migraine but recovered in time to face the Jazz. He's expected to see decent minutes off the bench as Anthony Davis' main backup off the bench.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will likely return Saturday Wood (illness) is probable for Saturday's game against Utah, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Wood was a late scratch Thursday due to a migraine, but he should return to action Saturday. Over his last six appearances, the backup big man has averaged 9.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 20.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Thursday Wood (migraine) will not play in Thursday's game against the Suns.

Impact Wood was a late addition to the injury report and will be forced to the sidelines. He should be considered questionable for Saturday against the Jazz. With Rui Hachimura (calf) out Thursday, Jarred Vanderbilt is a candidate to see increased run.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Wood has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to a migraine, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Impact Wood was added to the injury report while the Lakers were warming up, so this is an unfortunate situation for the team considering Rui Hachimura (calf) is out for a fifth straight game. Jarred Vanderbilt could see a bump in playing time if Wood is ultimately held out.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double in win Wood ended with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two blocks in 16 minutes during Sunday's 106-103 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Wood can often get lost deep in the depth chart, but inconsistent play from Jarred Vanderbilt offered Wood some additional opportunity in Sunday's win. Although he only played 16 minutes, he made a solid contribution in the second and third quarter. Wood's usage will always be limited, but he's one injury away from a larger role.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Wood keeps promise and buys his mom her dream home Lakers big man Christian Wood blessed his mother with her dream house while fulfilling a promise he made to her when he was just 18.

JANUARY 2 • USATODAY.COM

Will play Monday Wood (illness) is active for Monday's game against New York, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wood boomed for a season-high 17 points in Friday's loss to San Antonio, and he'll look to carry his momentum coming off two full days of rest to overcome an illness. The Lakers' frontcourt is healthy entering Monday's contest, so Wood could be in store for a 15-20 minute role, especially with Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out for the Knicks.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Wood is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Wood was added to the injury report ahead of Monday's game with an illness. The eighth-year pro is coming off of one of his best showings of the season, in which he posted 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal across 30 minutes. If Wood and Anthony Davis (hip/groin, questionable) are unable to go, Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura could be in line for extended minutes.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in AD's absence Wood ended with 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday's 129-115 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Anthony Davis (hip/groin) wasn't available Friday, so Wood tied his season high in minutes while setting a new season scoring high. The 28-year-old has struggled to make his usual offensive contribution in his first season with the Lakers, but should Davis wind up missing significant time, Wood would likely be the biggest beneficiary.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Just misses double-double Wood finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 133-107 win over the Pistons.

Impact The veteran center is starting to look more comfortable in the Lakers' system after signing with the club in early September, but he's still far from reliable in his bench role. Wood has scored in double digits in every other game since Nov. 17, but he's managed just seven points combined in the other three contests. It is a sign of progress for the 28-year-old, but Wood will remain little more than an insurance policy against an Anthony Davis injury or a dart-throw DFS option until he begins to display more consistency.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Kidd Speaks on Christian Wood's Fit on Lakers: 'He Understands the Game' Mavs coach Jason Kidd shared his perspective on how Christian Wood may fit with the Lakers as the big man adjusts to his new role.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM