The Lakers aren’t bidding against themselves when it comes to free agent Christian Wood, but it does appear they’re in wait-and-see mode in regard to the forward. Although Los Angeles only can offer the veteran minimum salary to Wood currently, he apparently remains the team’s top target as it looks to complete its roster.
But according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, the belief is that the team would “prefer to get something done sooner than later” on its final roster spot. And Wood? He reportedly remains the team’s top choice.
“Despite defensive shortcomings and personality issues,” Woike wrote.
