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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 18
Rockets Given Third-Best Chance of Winning Title
The Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes and expectations. Rightfully so, as they had just climbed to second in the Western Conference in just the second season of Ime Udoka's tenure as Rockets coach, posting a 52-30 record.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 18
Rockets need to be very specific when employing double-big lineup 
It’s well-known that the Houston Rockets like to dominate their opponents with size. So much, that they added Clint Capela in the summer, even after having two very good centers in Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 16
Five NBA players most likely to be traded after Dec. 15
Dec.15 marks the start of the unofficial trade season in the NBA. That's the date when most of the players who signed a contract in the offseason became eligible to be traded.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 27
Clint Capela Continues to Show the Rockets have the Best Center Rotation in the NBA
Throughout the Houston Rockets' franchise history, they have featured some of the best centers in the league. From Elvin Hayes to Moses Malone, of course, the greatest Rocket of all time, Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming, and now Alperen Sengun.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Houston 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 / 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.
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.
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.
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 Wire / March 25, 2024
Report: Hawks Could Trade Clint Capela In Offseason
According to Grant Afseth of NBA Analysis Network, the Atlanta Hawks could trade center Clint Capela this offseason. The Hawks want to expand Onyeka Okongwu‘s role moving forward. “Capela will earn $22.3 million on an expiring salary during the 2024-25 season,” Afseth wrote.
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