Rockets starting center Christian Wood is striving to return from his right ankle injury to the court before the All-Star Game, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “I want to come back before All-Star break,” Wood said. “If I had to give you a percentage of where my ankle is, I’d probably tell you 80 percent.”
Wood, in the midst of a career season during his first year with the Rockets, has been trying to think positively about the injury. “It was definitely hard to deal with at first,” Wood said of his ankle sprain. “But then when I found out the news wasn’t as bad as it seemed, I was grateful and thankful that it could have been worse.”
There’s more out of Houston:
- Newly-added Rockets two-way center Justin Patton is hoping to stick with Houston, tweets Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston. “That’s the sole reason for what I’m doing,” Patton says. “Every single day I’m working with a chip on my shoulder, proving a point, just as everybody else on our team right now.” Numerous foot injuries have limited Patton to just nine NBA appearances since he was drafted with the No. 16 pick out of Creighton in the 2017 draft. He has exhibited flashes of promise, however, at the G League level.
- The Rockets have struggled to build chemistry through a flurry of 16 different starting lineups, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. “Perfect example today in practice, Eric (Gordon) and Tuck (P.J. Tucker) have this like language that they speak to each other that makes sense to them,” head coach Stephen Silas said. “We as a group don’t have any of that… You see teams that have been together a long time and have had steady lineups throughout the season are at the top of the league.”
- Since the Rockets had their weekend slate of games postponed because of ongoing weather problems in Texas, the team was able to have a three-practice “mini-camp,” as Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle details. Silas is hopeful that the new-look team will be able to parlay these intense workouts into chemistry. “It feels great to really get down to the bare knuckles of offense and defense,” Silas said. “We broke down today and did some live two-on-two which we haven’t been able to do all season.”
The Houston’s rockets should definitely sign Patton if they loose Cousins. Because if you have Patton and Wood on the floor as you 4 and 5 that would be dangerous defense for the opposing team
What about Porter and Martin. Liked the numbers they were showing. But am sure they want them fully in G League working the skills. I do agree no chemistry with team. Eric and PJ do because have been together so long. Wall, Cousins, Tate, Wood, Brown, Jones, Nwaba Oladipo just not all in yet. Mclemore not getting minutes to build things for him. I just hope something clicks and soon. I know Cousins and PJ and Oladipo may not be Rockets much longer. Eric after this season who knows. Wall too. At least when had Harden felt a little more chemistry. But rebuilding it takes time. Never know who will fit.
Why is everyone high on Oladipo.. he can’t stay healthy and he’s not an efficient scorer.. he’s been a train wreck as a rocket.. I keep hearing he wants to be a heat but could he last with their conditioning?
You’re right about Dipo. I’m sure they will field offers for him along with Cousins and Tucker. They have plenty of other young players to build around, but hopefully they can add some size in any trades they make to give them more depth up front.
Thought you said the rockets shouldn’t trade anyone?
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Based on his injury history, Patton does not have a chip in his shoulder. The chip(s) are in his FEET !!
Nobody is trading for Cousins. He’s already gone. Rockets should be looking to next yr. Develop players now and move vets. Tucker can bring back something. Gordon they could probably get value for. Im sure contenders would look at Gordon. Warriors would fit him nicely.
I pegged Wood to sit for 6 weeks after watching the injury. Good news for the Rockets if he can get back in 4 weeks.