As this season's trade deadline draws near, organizations around the NBA landscape are on the lookout for players who they feel might bolster their respective rosters. One such team is the Atlanta Hawks, who are said to be interested in acquiring Houston Rockets big man Clint Capela, among other center upgrades.
Shams Charania shared news of Atlanta's interest in Capela in a recent article for The Athletic:
The Hawks are among several teams expressing interest in Rockets center Clint Capela, according to sources. Houston has received several calls on Capela, but is said to be unlikely to move him barring an overwhelming offer.
Charania also noted that there are teams taking a look at Hawks big man John Collins, hoping to get a feel for what it would take to acquire him in a deal:
Conversely, several teams are monitoring Hawks big man John Collins and feeling out Atlanta’s asking price, sources said. Collins has so far been part of the Hawks’ young core along with All-Star guard Trae Young. But the Hawks’ need for a more natural center is known, and they have expressed interest in Capela, Sacramento’s Dewayne Dedmon and Oklahoma City’s Steven Adams, too.
Capela is enjoying a fine season with the Rockets, who are currently holding a 29-18 overall record. In his 39 appearances, the Swiss-born center has racked up averages of 13.9 points on 62.9 percent shooting from the field, 13.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.8 blocks in 32.8 minutes per outing.
Exactly what it would take for the Hawks to acquire Capela from the Rockets is unclear. As Charania noted, Houston may be interested in keeping him aboard. Despite this fact, he's clearly drawing interest from teams around the league.
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