Clint Capela News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Another quiet outing Capela finished with four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds and one steal over seven minutes during Sunday's 122-115 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Capela has not been a factor in Houston's rotation, averaging 10.0 minutes per game and remains behind Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams on the depth chart. As long as those two are healthy, it appears that Capela will continue to operate as the team's third string center.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Capela may force Rockets to make an impossible Steven Adams decision Clint Capela has only played a small role for the Rockets, but he deserves more minutes over Steven Adams.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Muted role continues Capela finished with four points (1-3 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Saturday's 128-101 victory over the Celtics.

Impact Capela logged a season-high 18 minutes, grabbing double-digit boards for the first time this season. Playing as the third-string center, Capela's time as a viable fantasy asset appears to have come to an end. Through five games, he is averaging just 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 9.9 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in 14 minutes Capela logged eight points (4-4 FG), one rebound and two blocks over 14 minutes during Monday's 137-109 victory over the Nets.

Impact Capela continues to see a minor role in the frontcourt to open the season. Both Steven Adams and Capela were brought off the bench Monday, as the Rockets opted for a smaller starting lineup with Josh Okogie getting the nod. As long as Alperen Sengun and Adams are healthy, Capela won't have a big runway for fantasy value.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

1 Rotation change the Rockets must consider through the season The Houston Rockets gave Clint Capela limited minutes in their season opener. They should consider changing that throughout the season.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Sees eight minutes Capela chipped in four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and one steal over eight minutes during Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact The Rockets started a jumbo lineup of Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun in the front court Tuesday, but coach Ime Udoka has previously said that lineups could be fluid based on matchups. Still, it's pretty telling that Capela logged just eight minutes in this double-overtime loss. There will likely be some games where Capela is way more involved, and it's worth noting that Adams is expected to have a maintenance plan as well. But if Tuesday was any indication, Capela's fantasy appeal isn't the greatest as things currently stand.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off report for Opening Night Capela (rest) is off the Rockets' injury report for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Capela sat out Thursday's preseason finale but will return to game action for Houston's regular-season opener. The veteran big man is expected to provide frontcourt depth behind Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams this season, though he isn't guaranteed significant playing time.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant will play the perfect role when Rockets' monstrous lineup appears As the Houston Rockets prepare to enter the season, their signing of Clint Capela, and their re-signing of Steven Adams, indicates that they...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Won't suit up Thursday Capela (rest) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Along with most of Houston's regulars, Capela will sit out the team's preseason finale. The 31-year-old center's next chance to play will come in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Thunder.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Finney-Smith problem continues to haunt the Rockets As the Houston Rockets navigated this offseason, the purpose behind their signings of players like Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith was...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Nearly double-doubles Capela put up eight points (3-8 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason win over Utah.

Impact Steven Adams got the night off for rest after playing 16 minutes in the preseason opener Monday. In that same game, Capela once again saw 18 minutes. The starters haven't seen full workloads yet, but it seems likely that Capela is heading towards a role with minutes in the teens with how crowded the frontcourt is. For what it's worth, coach Ime Udoka has talked about using double-center lineups at times with Capela and Adams spending some time alongside Alperen Sengun.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets have made their stance on Steven Adams crystal clear with Clint Capela news The Houston Rockets intend on running twin big man lineups throughout 2024-25. They've made their stance on Steven Adams crystal clear.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets HC Ime Udoka makes stance on Clint Capela crystal clear As the Houston Rockets navigated this offseason, their plethora of moves beyond their blockbuster acquisition of Kevin Durant were all clear...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Clint Capela signing set to be even bigger steal with this huge media day development The Houston Rockets reunited with Clint Capela this summer. On Media Day, he told the world that he'll be able to function alongside Alperen...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets' offseason acquisition could be on the trade block sooner than you think As the Houston Rockets have navigated this offseason, their trio of acquisitions, including Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Cape...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets big man could be flipped once again in the near future | Sporting News Clint Capela could be at risk of being traded once more

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rockets could be in for a major disappointment despite savvy offseason signings As the Houston Rockets made a number of moves this offseason, including bringing back veteran center Steven Adams and signing Clint Capela t...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets have made their stance on Clint Capela crystal clear As the Houston Rockets brought in Clint Capela in free agency this offseason, many around the league wondered about their ultimate intention...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets will unquestionably regret Clint Capela signing come January The Houston Rockets' center rotation is pretty loaded, and I'm not sure they're going to have a lot of use for Clint Capela by season's end.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Hawks joining wild 7-team trade? How it could happen At first glance, the Houston Rockets acquiring former Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela would seem to be an open and shut (and frankly, exp...

JULY 13, 2025 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

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JULY 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Rockets Thrilled to Add KD Despite Tough Decision to Move on From Jalen Green

Rockets officially announce trade acquisitions of Kevin Durant, Clint Capela In a historic trade featuring an NBA-record seven teams, Kevin Durant and Clint Capela are officially members of the Houston Rockets.

JULY 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

The Kevin Durant trade to Houston sees seven teams involved in the record-setting deal

Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets is official and officially record-setting

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Report: In record seven-team Durant trade, Rockets to include David Roddy David Roddy will be part of the record, seven-team trade bringing Kevin Durant and Clint Capela to Houston, according to The Athletic.

JULY 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Hawks use Clint Capela in trade for Kevin Durant with 7 teams that makes NBA history | Sporting News Lots of moving pieces.

JULY 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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