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Hawks $50 Million Vet Predicted to Bolt Atlanta

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Malik Brown | Last updated Apr 1, 2025 3:26 PM ET

The Atlanta Hawks have clinched themselves a spot in the Play-In Tournament, and the hope is that they can get into the playoffs. After a season of developing the young players, trades, and dealing with injuries, the Hawks have the chance to control their destiny and clinch a playoff berth after missing the postseason last year.

Though everyone is focused on this season, some Hawks players will have some decisions to make after the season as free agency arrives. Clint Capela is one of the players who will be a free agent, and there's uncertainty on if he will re-sign with the team.

With Onyeka Okongwu blossoming as the starting center for the Hawks and leading Capela to come off the bench, many are expecting the center to sign somewhere else as an unrestricted free agent, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

The Hawks also tried to trade Capela at the deadline this season, but were unsuccessful in doing so. Since then, he's played in a few games but he's currently sidelined with a hand injury and is out for the remainder of the regular season.

Capela has played with the Hawks for five seasons and averaged 11.8 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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