4. Christian Wood

The Houston Rockets are going to be part of a lot of trade rumors this offseason. They have some veterans that they could look to move as they continue their rebuild around their young players.

One of the veterans that could bring back the biggest return is center Christian Wood. Wood has played well during his tenure with the team but is entering the final season on his contract. He will be 28-years old when his next contract begins, creating a conundrum for Houston.

Wood isn’t old by any means, but does he fit their timeline? Committing long-term money to him before any of their young players are up for extensions may not be best for business, as a lucrative extension could clog up their salary cap.

This is a situation that the Charlotte Hornets should get in on. They have some intriguing young players that could interest the Rockets in James Bouknight and Kai Jones. P.J. Washington could also pique their interest as the centerpiece of a trade.

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Wood is another versatile player that can get the job done on both ends. He has shown he can be a go-to scorer, making the Hornets’ offense even more potent. Most importantly, he can more than hold his own defensively and is an excellent rebounder, two things the Hornets are lacking.