Atlanta Hawks fans anxious to see new big man Clint Capela play are going to have to wait.
Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce told reporters on Wednesday Capela won't make his Hawks debut for “weeks.” He's still recovering from his heel injury:
Lloyd Pierce says it will be ‘weeks’ before Clint Capela will play.
— Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) February 19, 2020
The Hawks later officially announced that Capela will be reevaluated in two weeks. He has begun participating in modified shooting drills.
On the Hawks, Capela figures to flourish with All-Star point guard Trae Young. Despite being in just his second year in the NBA, Young has already established himself as one of the best passers in the league.
Capela will have an adjustment period mentally now that he’s with the Hawks. Atlanta has one of the worst records in the NBA, while the Houston Rockets are one of the best teams in the West and have championship aspirations with MVPs James Harden and Russell Westbrook leading the charge.
The Rockets signed Capela to a five-year, $90 million contract in the summer of 2018. He’s making $14.9 million this season. Capela appeared in 39 games for the Rockets this season. He averaged 13.9 points, 13.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while shooting 62.9 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from the free-throw line.
Now 25, Capela has career NBA averages of 12.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 334 games. He was the 25th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
The Hawks are 15-41 on the season. They are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings and will likely miss the playoffs again.
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