Who did the Atlanta Hawks trade for Clint Capela?

Clint Capela is a Swiss center who plays for the Atlanta Hawks and is the highest-earning team athlete in Swiss history.

At 6 feet 10 inches tall, Capela is an amazing rebounder with a career average of 10.7 rebounds per game. His strategic positioning along with a robust physique helps him in his exceptional rebounding. Capela is also an elite rim protector and averages 1.5 blocks per game, showcasing his ability to disrupt opponents at the basket.

Whether it was with James Harden in Houston or now Trae Young in Atlanta, Capela has always had great coordination with his guards. On offense, he is a pick-and-roll machine. His exceptional vertical and timing make him a constant lob threat, finishing plays with authoritative alley-oop dunks.

As of the 2022/2023 season, Capela's impact remains consistent, averaging 12 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. His tall stature along with offensive and defensive contributions make him a pivotal figure in any lineup.

Clint Capela Trade

On February 5, 2020, in a multi-team trade, the Atlanta Hawks acquired Clint Capela and Nene from the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, the Rockets received Robert Covington, Jordan Bell, a second-round pick, and a 2024 second-round pick.

Here's the summary of Capela trade:

Atlanta receives: Clint Capela (previous team, Rockets), Nene (Rockets).

Houston Rockets received: Robert Covington (Timberwolves), Jordan Bell (Timberwolves), second-round pick (Timberwolves), 2024 second-round pick (Golden State through Atlanta).

Minnesota Timberwolves received: Evan Turner (Atlanta), first-round pick (Nets through Atlanta), Malik Beasley (Nuggets), Juancho Hernangomez (Nuggets), Jarred Vanderbilt (Nuggets).

Denver Nuggets received: Gerald Green (Rockets), first-round pick (Rockets), Noah Vonleh (Timberwolves), Shabazz Napier (Timberwolves), Keita Bates-Diop (Timberwolves).