Hawks veteran center Clint Capela has incurred a left adductor strain, per an Atlanta press statement. The club indicates that its medical staff is set to reassess Capela’s health in 7-10 days.
Across 47 contests thus far this season, the 6-foot-10 big man is averaging 11.5 PPG on 57.5% shooting from the field. He’s also logging 10.6 RPG, 1.5 BPG and one APG.
Capela numbers among the few of the well-compensated Hawks vets potentially being shopped for the squad by this Thursday’s trade deadline. He could theoretically provide significant value to a true contender’s front line, as a solid two-way, rim-rolling five.
At 22-27, Atlanta is currently the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference and is fighting for its play-in life.
Reserve Onyeka Okongwu seems likely to step in for Capela while the 29-year-old recuperates.
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