Clint Capela News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Muted role continues Capela registered four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 11 minutes during Monday's 118-114 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Capela logged fewer than 15 minutes for the fourth time in the past five games, continuing to play a limited role despite the season-ending injury to Steven Adams (ankle). Now aged 32, it appears as though Capela's ability to impact the game on a consistent basis has come to an end. At best, managers should view him as a possible rebound streamer, if and when Houston is matched up against a sizeable opponent.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks in rotation Saturday Capela ended Saturday's 111-107 victory over the Mavericks with six points (3-6 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 13 minutes.

Impact Capela remained in the rotation, serving as a backup center option behind Alperen Sengun. With Steven Adams out for the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury, Capela is likely to feature on most nights, albeit in a sporadic role. Despite the opportunity, he should be viewed as nothing more than a potential streaming option for anyone needing rebounds and blocks.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well off bench Capela produced 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 104-86 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Capela was a bright spot against his former team. Although he's been used sparingly by Houston this season, he does have an opportunity to carve out a larger role with Steven Adams (ankle) out for the season. The veteran center logged single-digit minutes in his previous two contests, so fantasy managers will need to see consistent workloads before adding in most cases.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela (10 points) Highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Durant scores 31 points as Rockets dominate second half and roll past short-handed Hawks 104-86

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 to end the Hawks’ four-game winning streak

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Logs 12 minutes in win Capela finished with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 111-106 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Steven Adams recently suffered a Grade 3 left ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely, creating an opportunity for Capela to see more minutes off the bench. But if Tuesday was any indication, the Rockets could also lean heavily on some small-ball lineups. For now, Capela is only worth monitoring in deeper formats.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor in win Capela had two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds across five minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 victory over the Bulls.

Impact With Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun now healthy, Capela's role has disappeared, having played no more than 12 minutes in four straight games. He is the clear third option at this point, meaning he can be safely ignored in just about every fantasy format.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Just nine minutes Monday Capela registered two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound over nine minutes during Monday's 100-97 victory over Phoenix.

Impact Coming off his best game of the season, Capela failed to produce anything of note, logging just nine minutes. Despite the absence of Alperen Sengun (ankle), it was Steven Adams and Jabari Smith who saw the majority of the center minutes. While this was obviously a disappointing performance, managers will want to keep a close eye on things for at least the next two weeks. Sengun is likely to miss at least that amount of time and if Adams health continues to be an issue, Capela could still have some limited streaming appeal.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Seven defensive stats Capela recorded eight points (4-8 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and five steals across 27 minutes during Saturday's 110-104 loss to Dallas.

Impact Capela had easily his best two-way performance of the season, taking advantage of the fact that Alperen Sengun left early due to an ankle injury. With Steven Adams (ankle) also unavailable, Capela is basically the last man standing when it comes to the center position. If both Sengun and Adams are to miss more time, Capela would become a viable target, even in standard leagues.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Capela (illness) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Dallas.

Impact After sitting out Thursday's win in Brooklyn with an illness, Capela is set to be available for Friday. With Steven Adams (ankle) questionable against the Mavericks, the Rockets could need Capela to assume the backup role at center behind Alperen Sengun.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory

Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Out with illness Capela (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact The veteran center can be labeled day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Mavericks. Alperen Sengun's (foot) status takes on even greater importance Thursday, with Steven Adams (ankle) already ruled out.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Capela is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Brooklyn due to illness.

Impact Capela is at risk of missing Thursday's contest due to illness. He's one of three Rockets' centers on the injury report, as Steven Adams (ankle) and Alperen Senugun (foot) are also listed as questionable. Sengun has missed the last two games, and Capela has played 18 and 13 minutes, respectively, as a result.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seven boards Capela registered six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 13 minutes during Monday's 126-119 victory over Indiana.

Impact Capela continues to play limited minutes, despite the fact that Alperen Sengun remains out due to a calf injury. Although Capela's best is now behind him, an ankle injury to Steven Adams during Monday's game could potentially open up even more playing time for the veteran. If both Adams and Sengun are ruled out Thursday, Capela could have some limited streaming appeal for anyone seeking rebounds and blocks.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 12 minutes Capela logged two points (1-4 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact With Steven Adams resting, Capela picked up a handful of minutes Sunday. He saw seven or fewer minutes in his previous three contests, and he remains miles off the fantasy radar.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets are finally realizing why the Hawks felt fine letting Clint Capela go The signing of Clint Capela to a multi-year deal always felt a bit off to Rockets' fans and we are beginning to see why, not only that is th...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Back in bench role Capela isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Capela drew a rare start Saturday with Alperen Sengun sidelined due to illness. However, Capela will retreat to his usual bench role Thursday now that Sengun has been given the green light to return.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets' regret in letting breakout center walk grows as Clint Capela struggles The Houston Rockets were among the busiest teams in the NBA this past offseason, making a major splash in acquiring Kevin Durant from the Ph...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Draws start Saturday Capela will start Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Alperen Sengun is out with an illness, and Steven Adams is getting the night off for maintenance. Capela is a strong streaming option for fantasy managers in need of rebounds, blocks and field-goal percentage against the Mavericks.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 14 minutes in win Capela logged six points (3-4 FG), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 14 minutes during Sunday's 129-101 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Capela's role has been very inconsistent this season, as he is the third string center behind Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams. In games where Capela plays at least 14 minutes, he averages 5.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.2 blocks, but it is unknown how much time he will play on a game-to-game basis, making him an unreliable fantasy option in most leagues.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela's life is on track to completely flip upside down in a couple weeks Clint Capela's days in Houston could come to a close quicker than expected.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Rockets must come to Steven Adams realization they should have known all along The Houston Rockets, in signing Clint Capela this offseason to a roster already loaded with sizable players, had one goal in mind: allow the...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets are making a Clint Capela realization the Hawks already knew Clint Capela is struggling and the Houston Rockets may have made a massive mistake giving him a three-year deal.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Fails to score in four minutes Capela had zero points (0-2 FG) and one steal in four minutes during Friday's 112-109 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Capela has been nothing more than an afterthought thus far this season, playing as the third-string center behind Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams. In 13 appearances, he is averaging 3.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets veteran already looks finished just one month into the season Clint Capela's spot in the Rockets rotation doesn't look steady.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

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Durant scores 31 points as Rockets dominate second half and roll past short-handed Hawks 104-86

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory