CHRISTIAN WOOD NEWS

Wall, Rockets beat Kings 102-94; Harden sits with injury

John Wall scored 28 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 102-94 despite playing without an injured James Harden

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wall makes Houston debut, Rockets beat Kings 122-119

John Wall had 22 points and nine assists in his first game since 2018, James Harden had a big finish to score 33 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 122-119

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early observations of biggest NBA's biggest changes: Westbrook, Durant, others Russell Westbrook, Christian Wood and Kevin Durant are all playing with new teams in 2020-21. Stats Perform News looks at the early impact t...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

3 reasons the Rockets must move Christian Wood to power forward Although Christian Wood has been dominant in early action for the Houston Rockets, it's clear that his natural position is at power forward,...

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Christian Wood is a diamond in Rockets' rough; James Harden's early brilliance Christian Wood has flashed a ton of potential in his first games as a Houston Rocket. We analyze that and James Harden's impressive play.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rockets stats: James Harden, Christian Wood fill up box score in loss at Denver Harden had 34 points (63% FG) and eight assists for the shorthanded Rockets on Monday, while Wood scored 23 and blocked two shots.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Rockets 124-111

Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 18 assists and 12 rebounds for the 42nd triple-double of his career, and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 124-111 for their firs...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCollum scores 44 to lift Trail Blazers past Rockets in OT

CJ McCollum scored 44 points, including a 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left that gave the Portland Trail Blazers a 128-126 win over the Houston Rockets

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockets stats: James Harden, Christian Wood score 75 in overtime loss Harden had 44 points and 17 assists in Portland, while Wood tallied 31 points and 13 rebounds in his debut as Houston’s starting center.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Christian Wood says James Harden, John Wall will make him a star “Playing with those two, they’re going to make me a star,” Wood said after Tuesday’s practice. “The sky is the limit for us.”

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

James Harden praises John Wall, Christian Wood, and DeMarcus Cousins In Monday’s media availability, Harden offered plenty of praise for Houston’s highest-profile additions during the recent offseason.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Harden mum on future with Rockets as NBA season approaches

James Harden is still a Houston Rocket as the NBA season approaches

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockets compare Christian Wood to Anthony Davis, Kristaps Porzingis After Thursday’s game, Eric Gordon said Wood reminded him of playing with Davis, while Stephen Silas wants Wood in a “Porzingis role.”

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Rockets reaction: Christian Wood has sensational debut in rout of Spurs After missing the first three preseason games, Wood had 27 points (56% FG) and 10 rebounds in just 24 minutes as Houston won big.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Still the beginning for some, NBA preseason nears its end

A preseason that’s just beginning for some players is already ending for others

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harden with Rockets as season nears, but future uncertain

James Harden remains a Houston Rocket as the season approaches

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockets center Christian Wood remains out with left elbow abrasion “It’s just something light, an abrasion, nothing crazy,” Wood said. “Hopefully, I talked to the doctors, I could be back Thursday.”

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

PJ Tucker, Christian Wood to miss Rockets' preseason games in Chicago Tucker didn’t travel as part of a gradual ramp-up in his activity, while Wood is out with a sore elbow. The injury is considered minor.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Christian Wood Might Be The Rockets’ Silver Lining The Houston Rockets are in the middle of a dizzying offseason that saw several important, familiar faces exit stage left, while the face of...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM

'It's a journey': Christian Wood, the power of patience, the present, and future The Rockets had an interest in Wood for several years before signing him this offseason.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rockets roster analysis: Can Christian Wood be the final piece of the puzzle? A look at Houston's new roster as training camp for the upcoming 2020-21 season will begin on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Christian Wood’s agent rebukes insider’s claim of breaking Rockets news The Houston Rockets entered free agency with the primary goal of landing a big man, as they realized their fixation of small ball was a hind...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Christian Wood: Silas will keep 'same five-out offense' for Rockets “He said he is still keeping the same five-out offense,” Wood said. “That’s key, with my ability to shoot the ball. I think it’s perfect.”

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Christian Wood cites good relationship with Rockets star James Harden New center Christian Wood spoke with Houston media members on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since joining the Rockets.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM