The Atlanta Hawks completed a seven-team trade, acquiring draft rights, David Roddy, and cash from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Clint Capela, who was traded after five seasons with the Hawks.
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to sign a new center in free agency to fill the void left by Anthony Davis, with targets including Deandre Ayton, Clint Capela, and Brook Lopez, as they seek to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.
Michael Scotto reports that the Hawks and Pistons are leading contenders for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, with other teams like the Clippers and Raptors also interested; Alexander-Walker is expected to sign for at least $14.1 million. Nick Richards is a trade candidate with teams like the Knicks, Pacers, and Lakers interested. Clint Capela is likely to leave the Hawks, with the Clippers, Lakers, and Spurs as potential destinations. Luke Kennard is expected to move from the Grizzlies, and Landry Shamet remains a sought-after free agent.
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly involved in a mock 3-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors, acquiring Clint Capela in exchange for Tim Hardaway Jr. and JaVale McGee. Capela, a former Houston Rocket, would provide the Mavs with a premier rim protector and interior presence. The trade is seen as a win-now move for Dallas, as they add a starting center while sending out players who have been on their way out. The Mavericks receive an A+ grade for the trade.
The Atlanta Hawks secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference and a first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs with a 116-105 win over the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament. The Hawks dominated the game with their fast-paced offense and strong rebounding, led by Trae Young and Clint Capela. Miami struggled to score outside of Kyle Lowry and couldn't keep up with Atlanta's tempo. The Heat will have one more chance to make the playoffs in a win-or-go-home game on Friday.
The Atlanta Hawks clinched the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the Boston Celtics in the opening round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Miami Heat 116-105 in the play-in tournament. The Hawks dominated the game with their fast-paced offense and strong rebounding, led by Trae Young and Clint Capela. Miami struggled to score outside of Kyle Lowry and couldn't keep up with Atlanta's tempo. The Heat will have one more chance to make the playoffs in a win-or-go-home game on Friday.
The Atlanta Hawks secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs by defeating the Miami Heat 116-105 in a play-in tournament game. Trae Young scored 25 points and Clint Capela grabbed 21 rebounds for the Hawks, who will face the Boston Celtics in the first round. The Heat will host either the Toronto Raptors or the Chicago Bulls to decide the No. 8 seed and a spot against top overall seed Milwaukee in Round 1. The Hawks outrebounded Miami 63-39, including 22-6 on the offensive glass, and improved to 3-0 all-time in play-in tournament games.