As the NBA trading deadline approaches, rumors of many transactions have begun to spread. As a team in the process of reconstruction, the Rockets are probably only green and Shin Kyung in the rocket team now. The Rockets are very interested in getting trades for young players and draft picks, so there are many teams looking forward to getting some immediate power supplements from the Rockets.
According to US media reports, there are already a number of teams discussing a deal with the Rockets about Christian Wood, of which the Miami Heat are one of the teams interested in reaching the deal. From the current point of view, there are many playoff teams that need to strengthen the center, so Wood can get the favor of many playoff teams in the trading market.
Wood has averaged 17.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this season, which is really good in terms of statistics alone. But in fact, Wood often has defensive distractions and eye defenses on the field, and has also clashed in the team before. It can be said that Wood is now a cancer in the Rockets locker room. Many Rockets fans are very dissatisfied with Wood's attitude on the court. If Wood is traded away, I believe many Rockets fans will be very happy.
If Wood is sent away before the trading day, Shen Jing will also have a good opportunity to take the upper position. So far this season, Shen Jing has only averaged 18 minutes per game, but his efficiency is quite high, he can score 8.8 points, 4.6 boards and 2.6 assists, shooting 49.4% from the field, and the overall performance is very good. You know, Shen Jing is only 19 years old, and his performance is completely worthy of his position. In terms of Shin Kyung's performance, he deserves more playing time, but his position coincides with Wood's, so most of the time is reserved for Wood. Once Wood is traded away, there is a high probability that Shin Kyung will be corrected. Shen Jing's talent and ball quotient are higher than Wood's, and his future achievements should also be above Wood.
However, some media said that the Rockets' asking price for Wood was higher, so they may not send Wood away before the deal deadline. In fact, now that the Rockets are rebuilding, Wood is not in the team's plan at all, and it is the most important thing to cultivate Shen Jing and Green. Not to mention that Wood has its own cancerous attributes and cannot set a good example for young players. In addition to opportunities and training, the growth of young players also needs a good team atmosphere. Personally, I think the Rockets should send Wood away as early as possible, as long as the chips are right. What do you think?