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Hawks: Repercussions, Other Notes From Clint Capela Trade

By Dallin Duffy

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 09: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets rests on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center on February 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 09: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets rests on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center on February 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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Taking a look at some other news surrounding the Clint Capela acquisition.

The Atlanta Hawks made a move late Tuesday night, trading Evan Turner and the Brooklyn 1st they owned to Minnesota in part of a 4-team, 12-player trade. In return, The Hawks received Clint Capela and Nenê.

We’ve already covered and graded the trade here, but we didn’t cover everything. There are a few notes that were worth mentioning that we’ll go over here.

  • The Hawks’ roster is now over-filled.

The Hawks sent one player away, taking two back, and now have to either make another trade or cut someone.

Nenê is the obvious answer here, and while he’ll more than likely but cut in the coming weeks, the Hawks have to open up a spot before the trade is completed. Before Nenê even gets onto the roster.

Charlie Brown, Jr is an option, but two-way contracts are too valuable. Sending him down the G-League stills counts him on the roster. Waving Chandler Parsons could also work, especially since he’s going to be out with injury the rest of the season, perhaps longer.

If not Parsons, another trade would have to happen. The Hawks could perhaps find suitors for Alex Len, Jabari Parker or Damian Jones if that’s the case. Certainly something to follow, and something that’ll have to be resolved before the deal can be completed.

Capela’s is currently injuried.

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Capela has dealt with nagging injuries all season, currently dealing with a heel injury. Earlier on the day of the trade, then coach Mike D’Antoni stated that he was “getting better” and could return for the Rockets game on Friday.

Obviously he won’t be playing for the Rockets, but the Hawks also play on Friday in Boston. With both the injury and adjusting to the new team, Capela likely won’t play big minutes in his first few games with the team.

Expect him more up to full speed after the All-Star Break.

  • The Hawks are also sending a second-round pick

The trade involved so many pieces that not even the great Woj could keep it all in one Tweet. Reports of various players being swapped between the four non-Atlanta teams kept firing minutes or so after the original trade was announced.

One tidbit that came a bit later however was the Hawks also sending away a second-round pick in the deal. They’ll be sending a 2024 pick via GSW to Houston, which was originally acquired shortly before the 2019 NBA Draft.

Next. Grading the Clint Capela Trade. dark

More coverage to follow here on Soaring, including any other trades, and the Hawks’ match up with the T-Wolves tomorrow.

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