Wood is a perfect fit for the Hornets, as a big who can space the floor and at least provide some sort of deterrent at the rim. He would be able to complement LaMelo and Bridges nicely within the flow of the offense while thriving defensively as the lone big on the floor. Nwaba is also a nice bonus as a veteran presence off the bench who can give some solid backup minutes.

The Rockets get a great return for Wood, as Washington is simply a solid all-around young player who can defend at a high level while spacing the floor and attacking the rim. Oubre is another nice piece who provides scoring punch either off the bench or in the starting lineup and could also be a nice trade piece for them at the deadline. A 2023 first sweetens the deal even further.