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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6
Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion
Christian Wood was involved in a very scary incident this week at his Los Angeles-area home.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 17, 2025
Former Pistons Big Man Posts Promising Medical Update
Despite showing the potential to be an effective, versatile big man, injuries have held Christian Wood back from being a productive player on an NBA roster.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 28, 2025
Former Lakers Center Could Sign With Knicks
The New York Knicks are just days away from needing to finalize their potential playoff roster. The Knicks can fill their final roster spot at some point this weekend, and there are a few candidates who fit the bill.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / February 14, 2025
Knicks could pursue recently waived center
The New York Knicks were unable to add in the frontcourt at the trade deadline, therefore banking on Mitchell Robinson to stay healthy and provide insurance as the backup upon his impending return.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 13, 2025
Former Philadelphia 76ers Player Released by LA Lakers
A former Philadelphia 76ers player is now available on the open market. The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with Christian Wood in order to make room for their new signing.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 12, 2025
Why the Lakers Signed Alex Len—and What It Says About Their Frontcourt
The Lakers’ recent decision to bring in Alex Len and waive Christian Wood was less about making headlines and more about survival. With Anthony Davis gone and the failed Mark Williams trade leaving them scrambling, the front office needed a body in the paint, fast.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 12, 2025
Lakers Notes: Christian Wood Waived for Alex Len, Luka Doncic Debut, More
The Los Angeles Lakers have been needing to scramble after the Mark Williams trade with the Charlotte Hornets fell through. Now, it appears they found their big man.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 12, 2025
What the Lakers' Alex Len Signing Says About Christian Wood’s Future
The Lakers’ decision to sign Alex Len and waive Christian Wood isn’t just a routine roster move—it’s a statementabout Wood’s standing in the NBA. While most of the attention is on how Len can help a depleted frontcourt, the real story is what this move says about Wood’s declining value around the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 12, 2025
Christian Wood's disappointing Lakers tenure comes to an end
The Christian Wood experiment in Los Angeles has officially ended, with the Lakers waiving the veteran big man to make room for 7-footer Alex Len.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 11, 2025
Lakers Officially Sign Alex Len, Waive Christian Wood
Free-agent center Alex Len has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Mike Lelchitski confirmed to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. The team later confirmed the move in a press release.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / February 11, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers Release 9-Year NBA Player Before Jazz Game
Christian Wood is coming off a year where he appeared in 50 games for the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 30.7% from the three-point range.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2025
Lakers left short-handed after rescinding Mark Williams trade
Jaxson Hayes is the only healthy center on the Lakers roster right now.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 12, 2024
Lakers center experiences setback in recovery, will miss at least four more weeks
It sounds like the 29-year-old won’t be back on the court until mid-December at the earliest.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 1, 2024
Lakers Media Day: Christian Wood Gives Update On Injured Knee
Injuries were a theme for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2023-24 season and it seems that things are no different heading into 2024-25. Christian Wood is among the players that are already injured before the start of training camp as he recently underwent surgery on his left knee.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 30, 2024
Christian Wood Reveals When He Will Ramp Up Injury Progress For Season
Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood underwent knee surgery earlier this month, his second such surgery within six months. Wood said Monday at the
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / September 28, 2024
Former NBA Stars React To Christian Wood's Instagram Post
Christian Wood is coming off a season where he appeared in 50 games for the Los Angeles Lakers. The former UNLV star averaged 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 30.7% from the three-point range.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2024
Lakers lose backup big man for start of season
If the team's backup bigs can't get healthy, it could end up a long, tiring season in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9, 2024
Lakers big man undergoes knee surgery; what's next
He missed the final two months of the regular season as well as the Lakers’ playoff run due to an issue in that same left knee.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / May 7, 2024
Lakers big man opts in for 2024-25
The move guarantees his salary for next season, postponing his free agency until 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 5, 2024
Christian Wood ‘Loved’ First Season With Lakers, Vows To Stay Healthy In 2024-25
With the 2023-24 season officially over, the Los Angeles Lakers will turn to the offseason where major changes are expected along the roster. The Lakers wasted no time cleaning house as they fired head coach Darvin Ham and his coaching staff and will begin the search for a new head coach.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 3, 2024
Christian Wood's Viral Post On X After Los Angeles Lakers Got Eliminated From NBA Playoffs
On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers had their season come to an end when they lost to the Devner Nuggets by a score of 108-106 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23, 2024
Christian Wood Expected To Miss Remainder Of Regular Season But Could Return For Playoffs
The ebbs and flows of the 2023-24 season have finally begun to favor the Los Angeles Lakers, who have resuscitated themselves for the second year in a row.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 20, 2024
Lakers Injury Report: LA Gives Promising Surgery Update for Christian Wood
The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with a plethora of injuries this season, seeing players come in and out of the lineup all year. It has hurt them on the court, testing their strong depth throughout the roster.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 19, 2024
Lakers’ Christian Wood Undergoes Knee Surgery
Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood underwent a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee. Further updates will be provided as appropriate on the NBA veteran. Wood has appeared in 50 games this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2024
Latest injury updates crush Lakers' chances of playoff success
The Lakers are ninth in the Western Conference. They've struggled for consistency all season, as their inability to control the defensive glass and develop an identity has ensured Darvin Ham's roster has hovered around the play-in tournament all season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18, 2024
Lakers big man likely finished for regular season after opting for knee surgery
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing yet another stretched-out absence from a key rotation player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / February 13, 2024
Christian Wood Believes Lakers Can Avoid Play-In Tournament
Christian Wood thinks the Los Angeles Lakers can avoid this season’s play-in tournament. The Lakers are in ninth place in the Western Conference standings,
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 31, 2024
Christian Wood Clarifies Cryptic Tweet Ahead of Lakers Loss to Hawks
Christian Wood's cryptic tweet before the Lakers game on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks led to questioning after the game. The Lakers opted to start third-string center Jaxson Hayes over Wood and the starting lineup was announced 10 minutes after Wood posted on social media.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 9, 2024
Christian Wood’s Huge Night Vs Clippers
Your 18-19 Los Angeles Lakers are finally back on the winning side of things. The Purple and Gold ended their four-game losing streak on Sunday when they
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