Ham Hasn't Given Him Enough Chances With The Lakers, He Isn't Worried About Trade Rumors

Even when the offseason ended for the LA Lakers with the signing of center Christian Wood with word of coach Darvin Ham promising a key role inside the team, things haven't been easy for the big man.

At times, the move has looked like a steal. Wood has had excellent moments in his first 27 games played with the Lakers and even found his way into the starting lineup for a game. But he has also been played out of the rotation and was a DNP in five of the team’s last 11 games.

Wood is doing his best to avoid any lingering thoughts about being the subject of trade rumors, saying that it comes with the territory of playing for the Lakers.

“I mean, it’s the Lakers. Everybody’s gonna have their trade ideas,” Wood said. “This is the one that the biggest markets in the league, so everybody’s gonna throw this guy in and that guy. Just pay no mind to it and just play the game that your coach allows you to play.”

Christian Wood is ready for whenever is time to be used by Coach Ham

“Just me doing conditioning, lifting, watching a lot of films,” Wood said when asked how he stayed ready. “Seeing areas where we could work on. We’ve been lacking a lot in 3-point shooting, so I think is a big thing for me to come in and make shots.”