On February 6, Beijing time, there are still 5 days left before the NBA trading deadline today. In other words, at any time within 5 days, there may be a sudden transaction happening or going on. Rockets' Players such as Gordon, Wood, and Theiss have always been one of the chips in the trading market, and although the Rockets' record is not very good, these players are still more concerned. Gordon, in particular, has been favored by the Cavaliers, Pelicans and Suns, and even the first two teams have given the Rockets a vague offer.
In contrast, Nuwaba, Theis and even the Rockets' "core center" Wood, who are far less popular than Gordon, but it cannot be said that they are unattended. After all, there was news earlier that the Miami Heat from the East wanted to get Wood to supplement their interior strength. Although the ability to lead the team is not strong, Wood has averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds per game this season, and he is also the NBA's first-class offensive interior line, but he is too thin and defensively poor.
But for the Heat, defense is not a problem, and there are not only All-Star centers like Adebayor on the inside, but also big men like Dedmund, Jurt Cevennes, and even Rockets veteran PJ Tucker can make a cameo appearance in the No. 5 position in the small lineup. But the Heat wanted to improve their scoring ability in the center position more than the defense, which made them look at Wood. And want to exchange 28-year-old goalscorer Duncan Robinson, who is 90 million in five years, in exchange for Wood.
Although the Rockets and heat did not have a formal discussion, Wood was very unhappy with the rumors. The Rockets have no game today, and tomorrow morning the Rockets will have a regular season game with the Pelicans, and in an interview with Wood, the 26-year-old has also publicly spoken about his views on the deal. Wood said it was the first time he'd been caught up in trading rumors, but he didn't like it and he didn't want to see it again!
Interestingly, Wood also made a point of "showing loyalty" to rocket management, saying that the Houston Rockets were his home and that was where he wanted to be. Refuting trade rumors and wanting to stay with the Rockets, this was Wood's idea. After all, Wood is on the Rockets, not only is the team's first core, but he also got his first big contract in his life with the Rockets (3 years and 41 million), and Wood was the first person in the Rockets' interior line last season and this season.
If he doesn't get traded next season, Wood will be the rockets' inside lineman, and he certainly doesn't want to trade. Instead of going to the Heat to become an inconspicuous role player, of course, it is cool to stay in the Rockets and dominate! This is probably Wood's idea.
Refusing to join the Heat is also Wood's mentality, and he prefers to stay with the Rockets. In addition, Wood joined many teams early in his career, such as the Bucks, Hornets, Pistons, and even went to the CBA to find opportunities. The frequent movements have tired Wood so much that staying with the Rockets and getting a solid starting position is what Wood wants most.