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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 8
How Houston’s New Center Duo Could Amplify Sengun
When the Houston Rockets re-signed Clint Capela this offseason, the focus was naturally on defense and rebounding. Yet the most intriguing storyline may be how his return impacts Alperen Sengun’s growth as a playmaker.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 1
Ime Udoka Explains Rockets Signing of Clint Capela
The Houston Rockets had one of their most active offseasons this summer, landing one of the game's greatest scorers in Kevin Durant via trade, while signing
NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / October 1
25 in 25: No. 8 Clint Capela 
This is a series that looks at the best Atlanta Hawks of the past 25 seasons dating back to the 2000-01 season. No. 9 John Collins can be found here. No one knew what to expect when the Hawks traded a first-round pick at the deadline for a player nursing a season-ending heel injury only for the team to finish 20-47.
The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / August 1
Clint Capela And Another Mad Rockets Science Experiment
In the 2019-20 season, the Houston Rockets traded away starting center Clint Capela to create micro-ball and become the smallest team in the league. Now, for 2025-26, they’ve brought him back.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16
Examining the worst NBA free agency deals of the summer
Let’s look at a handful of the worst free agency deals signed this offseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10
The five biggest overpays of NBA free agency
Some teams got great deals, and others paid a high price for questionable upgrades.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 6
Seven-team Kevin Durant trade officially finalized
The seven-team trade that sends star forward Kevin Durant and free agent big man Clint Capela (via sign-and-trade) to Houston is now official, according to press releases from several teams, including the Rockets.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 5
Grizzlies make room for free-agent signing by trading Jay Huff
Free agent center Jock Landale has reached an agreement with the Grizzlies, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (X link). Memphis will make room on its roster by sending Jay Huff to the Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4
Kevin Durant headlining record NBA trade
The trade that is sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets has turned out to be much bigger than originally anticipated.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 3
Report: Lakers involved in potential record seven-team expanded Kevin Durant trade
General managers across the league are getting creative to try to put the best possible rosters together.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2
Kevin Durant trade expected to be completed as seven-team deal
When the Suns and Rockets agreed a week-and-a-half ago to a deal that will send Kevin Durant to Houston, they negotiated it as a two-team trade. However, after the July moratorium lifts on Sunday and that trade can be officially completed, it’s expected to be finalized as a seven-team mega-deal.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / July 1
Rockets Reunion Now Gives Houston Three Viable Centers
The Houston Rockets won two championships in the 1990s with the great Hakeem Olajuwon manning the middle. Thirty years later, the team still seems to realize the importance of the center position.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1
Rockets reunite with former starting center
The Houston Rockets are adding a familiar face to their revamped lineup for next season. Several reporters confirmed Monday that the Rockets are signing veteran big man Clint Capela to a three-year contract worth $21.5 million.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Clint Capela agrees to three-year contract with Rockets
The Rockets continued to retool their frontcourt by agreeing to a three-year, $21.5M contract with Hawks free agent Clint Capela, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 11
Report: Lakers to target former NBA rebounding leader in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers may already have a play called in the huddle to address their paper-thin frontcourt.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 4
Lakers may face a dilemma when evaluating major team need
The Los Angeles Lakers' top priority this offseason has been no secret. After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, it's clear that the Lakers need help defending the paint if they want to contend.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 30
Lakers Linked To Clint Capela, Brook Lopez In Search For Center
How do the Los Angeles Lakers help LeBron James and Luka Doncic? Well, most will tell you it starts up front. “They’re gonna get a big,” said Keith Smith of Spotrac on his Front Office show.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / March 28
Report: Clint Capela to leave Hawks this offseason
According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Clint Capela will leave the Atlanta Hawks this offseason. Capela becomes an unrestricted free agent
Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / March 21
Hawks C Clint Capela (hand) out 3-4 more weeks
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela will be sidelined through the end of the regular season because of an injury to his left hand. An MRI showed he has a ligament injury to the fourth metacarpal of his left hand, the Hawks said Friday, adding that he will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / March 21
Hawks center likely out for rest of regular season, might be able to return for playoffs
Depending on how they fare in the postseason — they’re currently the No. 7 seed in the East — it’s possible he might be able to return at some point later next month.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / January 31
Hawks’ Clint Capela, De’Andre Hunter Drawing Trade Interest
Multiple teams have reached out to the Atlanta Hawks about the availability of center Clint Capela and forward De’Andre Hunter ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 19
Hawks reportedly looking to trade starting center before deadline
The Hawks hope to trade starting center Clint Capela before his $22.27M contract expires in the offseason.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 16
Report: Hawks dangling Clint Capela in trade talks in hopes of roster upgrade
As the NBA trade deadline approaches, rumors surrounding the Hawks are starting to heat up. Multiple reports indicate Atlanta is open to listening to offers for some of their veteran players, with Clint Capela and Bogdan Bogdanovic at the center of those discussions.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 19, 2024
Knicks eyeing trade for ex-NBA rebounding leader?
After losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency this summer, the New York Knicks may be trying to slingshot their way back up the center pile.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / May 20, 2024
Hawks' potential roster retooling could see big man hit the trade market
The veteran big man could find himself on the trade block this summer.
Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 14, 2024
Hawks landing No. 1 pick could lead ex-NBA rebounding leader to trade market
Atlanta just landed the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. Seven-footer Alex Sarr is seen as the likely top selection, which would throw this veteran's situation into flux if the Hawks were to take Sarr.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2024
Look of the Day for 4/1: DeMar DeRozan gets de play
DeMar DeRozan has been on a scoring tear for the Chicago Bulls, but we're not looking at his points prop for Monday night's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Instead, let's target his rebounds for Monday's Look of the Day.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / February 4, 2024
Hawks veteran center strains adductor, to be reassessed in 7-10 days
Veteran Hawks starting center Clint Capela has incurred a left adductor strain.
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