Dallas Mavericks center Christian Wood (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The expectation is that Wood will resume his role as the sixth-man in Dallas. The Mavericks don't have many reliable scoring options, so Wood should continue getting chances with the ball in his hands. He has been a bit disappointing this season, but fantasy managers should continue to hold him for the moment. The 27-year-old should have his normal workload on Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks center Christian Wood (knee) is expected to return on Saturday versus Portland. The 27-year-old missed his previous two games because of a right knee sprain, allowing Dwight Powell to get some additional action. Wood has averaged 15.6 points and 7.8 rebounds this season, a dip from his numbers in 2021-22. While fantasy managers are hoping to get a little more out of Wood moving ahead, category participants have certainly benefitted from his 46.2% shooting from deep.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Christian Wood (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, and his status is in jeopardy for Thursday's game as well. Wood is reportedly dealing with a knee sprain and is currently not traveling with the team. Given the two-game road trip, Wood may not play Thursday either. With Wood sidelined, JaVale McGee and Maxi Kleber will likely see increased roles.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Christian Wood (illness) has officially been listed as questionable for Wednesday's home game with a non-COVID illness. If he does miss the contest, it would be the 27-year-old's first missed game of the season so far. This comes as promising news since fantasy managers have had to endure some injury-riddled seasons lately. Both Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell should soak up the vacated minutes if he is indeed out for this game.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Christian Wood is excited to be with his new team. It shows as the 26-year-old has been focused on his conditioning level throughout the offseason. "I'm tired," said Wood, speaking at the Mavs Academy youth basketball camp, "I've been in the gym and pushing myself to exhaustion this whole time I've been here." The big man was traded from the Rockets in June after inking a three-year, $41 million contract with Houston in November 2020. Wood has been a potent fantasy producer over the last few years, and he finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 17.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks while shooting an impressive 39.0% from behind the arc. Yet, his inability to remain healthy remains a concern for fantasy managers. However, if the UNLV alum can stay on the floor, he should continue to be a double-double threat. His efficient percentage from deep is an added bonus for category participants.

The Rockets are trading forward/center Christian Wood to the Mavericks in exchange for the No. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Also included, Dallas is sending Boban Marjanovic, Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke, and Sterling Brown, who are all on expiring contracts. Wood has been a capable producer during his two seasons in Houston, averaging 19.1 points and 9.9 boards while shooting 38.2% from deep. He's due to make $14.3 million this season, providing much-needed support for a Dallas team sorely lacking a stable presence underneath the basket. The 26-year-old has had issues staying healthy over the years, and his free throw percentage has dipped during his tenure in Houston. However, he has been a consistent double-double threat, something that shouldn't change moving ahead.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood is expected to be on the trade block this offseason. The 27-year-old is heading into his final year of his contract, which is worth $14.3 million. Duke power forward Paolo Banchero appears to be on the Rockets radar with the No. 3 overall pick. There is no doubting that Wood is a talent big man, but the Rockets are also in rebuild mode. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Rockets listen to offers on Wood this summer.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. The Rockets are going into full tank mode and are sitting Eric Gordon (groin) and Dennis Schroder (shoulder) as well. The loss of Wood means Alperen Sengun should continue to start and have solid streaming appeal. Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green should see an increased in volume with Wood out the rest of the season.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to left hamstring tightness. His absence will lead to a golden opportunity for rookie center Alperen Sengun. The rookie is coming off of a fantastic game in which he backed up Wood and compiled 27 points and seven boards over 26 minutes. He should be in the starting five for Monday's contest and he's a great streaming or DFS target. Wood has seen 30.5 minutes per game in March during games he's suited up for. Expect additional missed games for the veteran down the stretch as the Rockets are certainly playing for the lottery and have no need to press Wood.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood delivered the best offensive performance of his career during Monday's victory over the Wizards, setting new career bests with eight made triples and 39 points. Wood was enormously efficient, shooting 14-for-18 overall, snagging 10 rebounds as well, to give him 31 double-doubles on the year. While Wood's scoring average has dipped slightly from last season, he is pulling down 10.2 boards per outing, putting him on pace for a career high. He figures to share primary option duties with Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green over Houston's final 10 games, but he remains capable of offensive eruptions like Monday's when serving as the focal point.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood had arguably his best all-around outing of the year during Friday's loss to the Pacers, as he racked up 32 points, 13 rebounds, and a career-high seven assists. Wood was tremendously efficient, as well, shooting 11-for-14 overall, including going 4-for-6 from behind the arc, marking his third game this month with four made triples. With three blocks and two steals as the cherries on top, Wood showcased his ceiling over the final weeks of the season. He gets to run it back vs. Memphis on Sunday after going for 28 points and 13 boards the last time the two teams met on March 6.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans, ending a three-game stint on the sidelines due to an illness. Alperen Sengun was the primary beneficiary of Wood's absence, with the rookie likely to revert to his role among the second unit. Wood was enjoying an uptick in scoring prior to going down, having averaged 24.7 PPG over his last three outings. In addition to the scoring, Wood has snagged at least seven rebounds in 21 consecutive contests. In three prior meetings with New Orleans this season, Wood has accounted for at least 19 points and eight rebounds in each matchup.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) and power forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against Dallas. The absence marks the third in a row for Wood and second straight for Tate, with the duo paving the way for Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr. to see significant minutes and offensive workloads. With Wood and Tate out Wednesday, both Sengun and Martin collected double-doubles and tied for the team lead with 40 minutes played. Wood was on an offensive tear prior to going down, averaging 24.7 PPG across his past three outings, while shooting 62.2 percent overall. The next chance that he or Tate will have to take the floor comes Sunday vs. the Pelicans.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a non-COVID illness. The illness has kept him on the sidelines for each of the team's last two games. While Wood has been out, we've seen rookie center Alperen Sengun take advantage of his extra minutes. He went for 13 points and eight rebounds on Monday. Then, on Wednesday, he had a career-best game as he logged 40 minutes and stuffed the stat sheet with 21 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals. He's a must-start player in season-long fantasy leagues and a strong DFS play if Wood sits out a third straight game.

The Houston Rockets will be without center Christian Wood (illness) and forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be Wood's second game out due to an illness. Tate, meanwhile, will miss his first game due to left ankle soreness. We should see Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr. earn some extra opportunities on Wednesday. Sengun in particular is an intriguing streaming option or DFS play. He went for 13 points and eight boards over 30 minutes in Monday's game.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) and power forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. the Lakers. Wood missed Monday's outing due an illness, having previously ripped off double-doubles in two straight contests. Tate has been a staple of Houston's starting five, but he has seen his minutes dip over the past five games (21.4 on a nightly basis), damaging his fantasy appeal. Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr. would both stand for elevated roles if either Wood or Tate is ultimately held out, while Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green could see even more offensive usage funneled in their direction if Wood remains sidelined. Check back prior to tip-off to get word on the banged up Rockets.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was held out of Wednesday's game due to a non-COVID related illness. However, Wood feels good enough to suit up here, which will send Alperen Sengun back to the second unit. Fantasy managers should hold onto Sengun heading into the second half. The Rockets are a rebuilding roster, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Sengun gain more playing time soon.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He is dealing with a non-COVID related illness and will sit this one out as a precaution. Alperen Sengun will move into the starting five for Wednesday's contest. He'll be a fantastic streaming option and someone worth looking at as a DFS option for Wednesday's slate.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It sounds like both Wood and Kevin Porter Jr. have come down with an illness over the last day. The Rockets might take the cautious approach and hold them out in this game. However, fantasy managers are likely going to have to wait until later in the day for more information. Alperen Sengun would gain plenty of value, assuming Wood is unable to play. Sengun would be worth a look as a streaming option and possible cheap DFS option if Wood does sit out.

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (head) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wood is reportedly dealing with a migraine, so the team might wait until pregame warmups to make a final decision. Alperen Sengun has been playing well for the Rockets this season and continues to gain momentum. He's worth snagging in most fantasy formats, assuming he's still available. Sengun would have an increased role and plenty of fantasy value with Wood sidelined here. Daniel Theis could see a few more minutes, but Sengun would be the biggest winner.