Clint Capela News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

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

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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

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NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

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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

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

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