ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have acquired draft compensation (right to swap Atlanta’s own 2031 second-round pick for Houston’s own 2031 second round pick, protected 56-60), two-way forward David Roddy and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets, in exchange for center Clint Capela in a sign-and-trade transaction.
As part of the seven-team trade, Atlanta has traded two-way guard/forward Daeqwon Plowden to the Phoenix Suns.
“We’re grateful for everything Clint contributed to the Hawks over the last five-plus years, both on and off the court. In addition to being a great teammate and impactful defender, he is a world-class human being who always conducted himself with class and joy,” said Hawks General Manager Onsi Saleh. “We wish Clint all the best in the next chapter of his career.”
Capela, acquired by the Hawks on Feb. 5, 2020, from Houston, appeared in 330 games (313 starts) during his five seasons in Atlanta, averaging 11.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 blocks in 26.5 minutes (.599 FG%). He leaves the Hawks ranked eighth all-time in franchise history in blocks (460) and offensive rebounds (1,343), 10th in defensive rebounds (2,399), 13th in double-doubles (167) and 15th in total rebounds (3,742).
The 6-10 center saw action in 26 playoff games (all starts) across three postseason runs with the Hawks, averaging 9.0 points and 10.2 rebounds in 29.2 minutes (.594 FG%). He appeared, and started, in all 18 of Atlanta’s postseason games during the club’s run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, notching 10.1 points, 11.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 31.6 minutes (.603 FG%). He secured a 12-point, 19-rebound double-double in the team’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 win over Milwaukee, becoming the first Hawk since Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dikembe Mutombo to grab at least 19 boards in a playoff contest.
