Christian Wood is an American professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball at UNLV before joining the NBA. His NBA career has included stints with several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Dallas Mavericks, before landing with the Lakers.
September 27, 1995: Birth of Christian Wood
Christian Wood was born on September 27, 1995.
2012: High School Championship
In 2012, Christian Wood helped Findlay Prep win the ESPN National High School Invitational championship.
2013: College Career Begins
Christian Wood started his college basketball career at UNLV in 2013.
2013: Top Recruit
Christian Wood was ranked as a top high school basketball prospect in the class of 2013.
September 27, 2015: Signs with Philadelphia 76ers
On September 27, 2015, Christian Wood signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
2015: College Career Ends, Declares for NBA Draft
In 2015, Christian Wood finished his sophomore year at UNLV, earning All-Mountain West honors, and declared for the NBA draft.
January 4, 2016: Waived by 76ers
Christian Wood was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers on January 4, 2016.
January 6, 2016: Acquired by Delaware 87ers
The Delaware 87ers acquired Christian Wood on January 6, 2016.
July 14, 2016: Signs with Charlotte Hornets
Christian Wood signed with the Charlotte Hornets on July 14, 2016.
July 2016: Joins 76ers for Summer League
Christian Wood rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2016 NBA Summer League.
August 9, 2017: Signs with Fujian Sturgeons
Christian Wood signed with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association on August 9, 2017, but was later waived.
2017: Summer League Championship
In 2017, Christian Wood was part of the Dallas Mavericks team that won the NBA Summer League Championship.
August 14, 2018: Signs with Milwaukee Bucks
On August 14, 2018, Christian Wood signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
March 18, 2019: Waived by Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks waived Christian Wood on March 18, 2019.
March 20, 2019: Claimed by New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans claimed Christian Wood off waivers on March 20, 2019.
July 15, 2019: Waived by Pelicans
Christian Wood was waived by the New Orleans Pelicans on July 15, 2019.
July 17, 2019: Claimed by Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons claimed Christian Wood off waivers on July 17, 2019.
March 14, 2020: Tests Positive for COVID-19
On March 14, 2020, Christian Wood tested positive for COVID-19.
November 24, 2020: Signed and Traded to Houston Rockets
On November 24, 2020, Christian Wood signed a three-year, $41 million contract with the Detroit Pistons and was then traded to the Houston Rockets.
December 26, 2020: Rockets Debut
Christian Wood made his Houston Rockets debut on December 26, 2020.
January 3, 2022: Suspended by Rockets
The Houston Rockets suspended Christian Wood for one game on January 3, 2022, for poor behavior.
June 24, 2022: Traded to Dallas Mavericks
Christian Wood was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on June 24, 2022.
December 25, 2022: First Christmas Day Game
Christian Wood played his first Christmas Day game on December 25, 2022, against the Los Angeles Lakers.
September 6, 2023: Signs with Los Angeles Lakers
Christian Wood signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 6, 2023.