Houston Rockets: 3 Christian Wood trades to seriously consider

By Jack Simone | Nov 8, 2021

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 24: Christian Wood #35 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a call during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center on October 24, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

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Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings puts up a shot against Christian Wood #35 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

Christian Wood trades the Houston Rockets should consider: Marvin Bagley III

The Sacramento Kings have been desperately trying to end their playoff drought. This trade would help them do that, and it would also help the Rockets get younger.

Marvin Bagley III has made it abundantly clear that he doesn’t want to be in Sacramento, and the Kings have made it clear that they don’t want to play him. Trading him is the only real path forward.

At only 22 years old, there is still plenty of time for Bagley to develop into a solid player. Taking a chance on the former second-overall pick could be a great idea for the Rockets.

He would get a ton of minutes and would have full control over that frontcourt. As seen with Kevin Porter Jr., the Rockets do love taking a chance on young players who never got along with their first team.

The Rockets would also receive Jahmi’us Ramsey and significant draft capital in this trade. For what they are giving up, it’s actually pretty solid value.

Meanwhile, the Kings would get a player to help them push for the playoffs. Christian Wood’s spacing could allow him to play the four next to Richaun Holmes.

Both teams would be able to benefit from this deal. Houston gets a young player to take a chance on and the Kings get a quality player to add to their frontcourt.

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