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Rudy Gobert has become one of the hottest commodities in the market right now, which isn’t surprising at all. The Utah Jazz star has already been linked to the Chicago Bulls, and now, the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly joining the party. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer (via Evan Sidery of BasketballNews.com), the Timberwolves are […]

Phoenix Suns star center Deandre Ayton was recently reported as a target for the Atlanta Hawks in free agency. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer put out that report, and now he’s back with another rather eye-opening update on Ayton and the Hawks. On The Athletic’s NBA Show Podcast (h/t to Pro Basketball Talk), Fischer explained Atlanta’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks head into Game 4 of their series with the Miami Heat looking to even things at two games a piece. The Hawks have been without their starting center Clint Capela for the first three games of their first-round series in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. This leaves fans wondering if Capela is playing […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be looking to get their first win of the series against the Miami Heat in Game 3. Trae Young and Co. will be playing on their home floor for the first time in what is without a doubt a must-win game for them. Unfortunately, the Hawks have been hit with some […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat found themselves in a more competitive Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks after the Game 1 destruction. However, the Heat pulled out a 115-105 win to go up 2-0 in the series.   Miami got 45 points from Butler, a playoff career high. The Heat didn’t totally shut down […]

The Atlanta Hawks lost Clint Capela in their play-in showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, but luckily for them, they could have John Collins back in time for the playoffs. Capela was able to avoid significant injury in his knee, with MRI revealing no structural damage; however, he is still expected to miss significant […]

The Atlanta Hawks battled back to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the play-in tournament Friday night. Their triumphant victory advanced Atlanta to the 2022 NBA Playoffs. During the win, Clint Capela suffered a knee injury in the first half that forced him to miss the rest of the game. Shortly afterward, news broke that the […]

The Atlanta Hawks were glorious in their comeback win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Play-In game. However, they were hit with scary news in the middle of the game. Clint Capela landed awkwardly and suffered a knee injury in the first half of the contest. As a result, he was ruled out of the […]

LeBron James was not too fond of the non-Flagrant foul call on Atlanta Hawks’ Clint Capela on Friday. Not only was he upset about the missed call, but he voiced his displeasures on the inconsistencies in how Flagrant fouls are officiated. See that’s why we get so angry out there sometimes. Like What is and […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been given a proper scare in the dying moments of the first half of their do-or-die Play-In matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hawks big man Clint Capela had to be helped to the locker room after suffering what appears to be a scary knee injury. This was a bit of a […]

The Atlanta Hawks are facing off with the Charlotte Hornets in the ninth versus tenth seed play-in game. Atlanta is disappointed to be in this position following their Eastern Conference Finals run last year which was highlighted by their comeback series victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Even so, the Hawks have found their stride as […]

As the Orlando Magic decided to go on another direction toward the end of last year, their 2021-22 campaign was another disappointing showing for the rebuilding squad. There were some notable names that showcased their wares, like Cole Anthony and Wendell Carter Jr.but the major problem for a young team is the consistency of playing […]

It has been an intense journey from Switzerland to the Houston Rockets to the Atlanta Hawks for center Clint Capela, and when he looks back on it, he sees that things were a lot different back then to how they are now. Growing up as a black person in Switzerland to parents that immigrated from […]

The Atlanta Hawks are back to their winning ways, rattling off four straight victories following Saturday’s 115-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks are slowly but surely digging themselves out of a deep hole after struggling out of the gates this season.  Atlanta started out 4-9 through their first 13 games. But don’t look […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a great matchup on the schedule as they take on the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night. The Hawks have started off the season 4-3 following their Eastern Conference Finals run, while the Nets also sit at 4-3. Trae Young’s scoring has dropped off from last season as he adjusts to the new […]

One of the most underrated debates in life aside from Is It OK To Post Avocado Toast On Instagram Every Day? is this: Who’s Better Between Trae Young and Luka Doncic? The two talented guards will forever be linked as they were traded for each other during the 2018 NBA Draft. After their rookie year, […]

The Atlanta Hawks were a Cinderella story last season, blossoming into an elite team under Nate McMillan after the firing of Lloyd Pierce and then making a surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals before falling just short against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks are hoping to be even better in 2021-22, but they do […]

After an unpredictable run to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, the Atlanta Hawks are looking to stay right in the mix and take the next step as soon as possible. They will bring back most of the same core from a year ago after resigning John Collins in the offseason and now, Clint Capela […]

The headline stories following the Milwaukee Bucks after winning the NBA Finals largely circulate around the play of Giannis Antetokounmpo and rightfully so. The two-time MVP posted a 50 points, 5 block, 14 rebound performance in the Game 6, championship clinching win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. However, there are always other stories that […]

The Phoenix Suns are waiting patiently for their NBA Finals opponent as the Eastern Conference Finals draw closer to a conclusion. For now, the Milwaukee Bucks lead the series 3-2 over the Atlanta Hawks, with Game 6 taking place back in Atlanta on Saturday. This series has been close throughout, and the next matchup should […]

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela will play in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks after getting elbowed in the face in Game 4, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Capela had been listed as questionable with right eye inflammation, but there was optimism he was going to suit up. Sure enough, Capela will be giving […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made an official announcement on the status of superstar point guard Trae Young for Thursday’s Game 5 bout against the Milwaukee Bucks. Young sustained an ankle injury in Game 3 and was unable to suit up for Atlanta’s blowout win in Game 4. By the looks of it, it does appear […]

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela got elbowed in the face late in the 110-88 Game 4 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Capela had to go to the locker room with an eye injury after the play and will be reevaluated on Wednesday, but ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reports there’s optimism about him playing […]

Call Ja Morant super impressed by Clint Capela. After all, the Atlanta Hawks big man just did his best Kobe Bryant impression mid-game — in the Eastern Conference Finals no less! Midway through the final quarter of Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Capela was pressed with time with only five seconds left on the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers controlled the Atlanta Hawks seemingly the entire time in Game 5. After Joel Embiid had a dismal performance in Game 4, he came out and made a huge statement in the game and frustrated the Hawks and Clint Capela. In the game, Embiid got under the skin of Capela with a hilarious […]

The Atlanta Hawks need a savior to help them overcome a 2-1 deficit against the Philadelphia 76ers. That savior is not Trae Young. It is Clint Capela. Here’s the thing about this series. Young is always going to hold the keys to the Hawks’ success on the offensive end of the floor. Atlanta relies on […]

While one side of the Eastern Conference Semifinals is set, there’s work left to be done on the other end, which includes the Atlanta Hawks. The Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks will square off in the conference semifinals, while Sixers-Wizards and Hawks-Knicks continue on for now. Both the Hawks and Sixers lead their best-of-seven matchups […]

New York Knicks swingman RJ Barrett knows words are not enough to shut up Clint Capela and his trash talks. With that said, he’ll let his game do the talking. The Atlanta Hawks big man recently went on a tirade against the Knicks, mocking their lack of physicality and toughness in their playoffs series so […]

The Atlanta Hawks are one game away from eliminating the New York Knicks from the NBA Playoffs. Ahead of Game 5, Hawks center Clint Capela gave some interesting comments and said the Hawks were going to send the Knicks “on vacation.” Julius Randle, the Knicks star and NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year, gave […]

The Atlanta Hawks were out for revenge after losing Game 2 against the New York Knicks as the series moved down south to Georgia. In the 4th quarter, with the game on the line, Clint Capela had an epic rejection on Julius Randle and busted out a Dikembe Mutombo-like celebration. THE ENERGY. pic.twitter.com/vybz9pxSJW — Atlanta […]

The Atlanta Hawks were one of the biggest surprises during the 2020-21 NBA season and finished the year with a 41-31 record and in the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. It was a special year and the team feels very good, both on their chances against the New York Knicks in the playoffs […]

James Harden has established himself as one of the best players in NBA history. He had a pretty pedestrian start to his career coming off the bench for the Oklahoma City Thunder. But while Harden did win a Sixth Man of the Year Award, no one saw him becoming the elite stud he is today […]

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela naturally has a certain swagger about him and it showed in his opinion on who the NBA’s top rebounder was. Clint Capela: "I know I'm the best rebounder in the league." — Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) April 14, 2021 The stats back up his confident claim, as he leads the league […]

Two months ago, the Atlanta Hawks were lost and seemed about to endure another eye-rolling season. At 14-20, they parted ways with head coach Lloyd Pierce. Since that decision, the Hawks have turned a corner. Currently 29-25, they’re the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Here […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was brought out of his seat after Miles Bridges’ explosive dunk that is probably going to be considered the highlight of the day. Bridges sprinted from the 3-point line, ran straight to the paint and accelerated for a high-flying slam dunk on the face of Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela. […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges put in his request for ‘Dunk of the Year’. In a game Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Hawks, Bridges went up and over center Clint Capela for the massive one-handed slam. Clint Capela, you have been posterized. Some more angles/replays of the Miles Bridges jam. RIP Capela. pic.twitter.com/2rrafDKwAJ — Michael […]

On Sunday, April 11 at approximately 3:10 p.m. ET, Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela was put to rest after Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges annihilated him for one of the sickest dunks we’ve seen this year. Everyone loves to watch posterizing jams, and Bridges delivered in a big way on this one. Bridges elevated above […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is truly a magician with the basketball. His handles are legendary, and the Atlanta Hawks pair of Trae Young and Clint Capela saw that up close on Sunday. In the first half of the Warriors’ road game against the Hawks at State Farm Arena, the two-time NBA MVP had […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young did not hide his amazement for teammate Clint Capela, who had a huge career milestone on Friday. After witnessing firsthand how the Swiss center swat away shot after shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves, an ecstatic Young couldn’t help but get hyped to the block party. MOOOOOOD!!!🤣.. Where the Block Party […]