Young, Atlanta set for matchup against Sacramento
Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Sacramento averaging 27.5 points per gameJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CLINT CAPELA #15 - CENTER - ATLANTA HAWKS
11.1 PPG •
8.3 RPG •
1.2 APG
11.1 PPG
8.3 RPG
1.2 APG
Remains sidelined Wednesday Capela (calf) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.
Impact Capela's absence streak will extend to five games due to a right a calf strain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Lakers.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Monday Capela (calf) is listed as out for Monday's game at Golden State, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports.
Impact The big man will miss a fourth straight game, and this will be his seventh absence in the last eight contests. Expect Onyeka Okongwu to continue starting at center in Capela's place as long as he remains sidelined.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Friday Capela (calf) will sit again Friday versus the Lakers.
Impact Capela has appeared in just one of the last six games and will sit his third consecutive Friday as he tends to a right calf strain. The issue initially wasn't believed to be serious, but it's turned into more of a problem than expected, resulting in Onyeka Okongwu taking on a more prominent role. Okongwu should start again Friday in Capela's place and could see a sizable workload.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nets win 10th straight, beating short-handed Hawks 108-107
Kyrie Irving scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Kevin Durant had 26 points and a season-high 16 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets won their 10th straight game, 108-107...DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks' Young sidelined with calf contusion, out vs. Nets
Hawks guard Trae Young has been scratched from Wednesday’s starting lineup against Brooklyn with a left calf contusionDECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again Wednesday Capela (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Capela will miss a second straight game due to a calf strain. Onyeka Okongwu figures to draw another start in Capela's absence, while Frank Kaminsky should see a minor role as the primary backup. Capela's next chance to suit up will arrive Friday against the Lakers.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hield makes 6 3-pointers as Pacers beat Hawks 129-114
Buddy Hield made six 3-pointers on his way to 28 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-114DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks rule out Clint Capela against Pacers; De'Andre Hunter questionable The Hawks ruled out center Clint Capela for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers in Indiana. Capela left during the third quarter of Friday’s g...
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • AJC.COM
Won't play Tuesday Capela (calf) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Capela will miss Tuesday's game after not practicing Monday due to a right calf strain. Onyeka Okongwu will likely replace him in the starting five against Indiana. Capela's next chance to suit up will be Wednesday's matchup with Brooklyn.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Monday Head coach Nate McMillan said Capela (calf) was limited to rehab work during Monday's practice, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact Capela missed three straight games due to a calf injury before returning to action Friday, though he was pulled late in the contest after his calf started cramping. McMillan said after the game that the issue wasn't "anything serious," per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, but it appears the Hawks' starting center might still miss at least one more contest. However, there'll likely be more clarity on his availability when Atlanta releases its official injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the Pacers.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Calf issue not considered serious Hawks head coach Nate McMillan said after Friday's 130-105 win over the Pistons that the right calf cramping that Capela experienced during the game isn't "anything serious," Brad...
Impact After missing the Hawks' previous three games with a right calf strain, Capela was cleared to return to action Friday. He started and was in the midst of a solid game (10 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal) over his 25 minutes of court time, but he was pulled late in the contest when his calf began to cramp up. Given that the Hawks were comfortably in control of the game at the time of Capela's departure, McMillan said he opted to shut the center down early for the night. While it's less than ideal that Capela was nagged by another calf issue in his return to the lineup, the Hawks don't seem to believe his availability is in much jeopardy moving forward. Capela will have a few days to rest up before Atlanta returns to action Tuesday in Indiana.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from injury Capela (calf) notched 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 25 minutes during Friday's 130-105 win over the Pistons.
Impact Capela started after missing his last three games (calf) and managed yet another double-double before some cramping in his calf took him out for the remainder of the contest. Prior to that though, he was having an excellent game overall, even adding solid defensive stats. The 28-year-old center is averaging 13.6 points (on 69.4 percent shooting), 11.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game in the month of December.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Young, Murray power Hawks past Pistons, 130-105
Trae Young had 26 points and 13 assists, Dejounte Murray added 26 points, and the Atlanta Hawks used a dominant third quarter to beat the struggling Detroit Pistons 130-105DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable to return Capela is considered questionable to return to Friday's game against the Pistons due to cramping in his right calf, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Impact Capela accumulated 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one steal and two blocks across 25 minutes before exiting the game. He will have several days to recover before Atlanta's next game against the Pacers on Tuesday. Onyeka Okongwu would be the prime beneficiary if he ultimately has to miss any more time, while Frank Kaminsky could also enter the rotation.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Friday Capela (calf) will play in Friday's matchup with the Pistons, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact Capela has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday with a calf injury. The 28-year-old big man will likely reclaim his starting spot from Onyeka Okongwu.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed questionable Friday Capela (calf) is officially questionable for Friday's game versus the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Capela suggested Wednesday that he was targeting a return to the floor for Friday's game, and his questionable designation on the injury report indicates that it's still on the table. If Capela is cleared to retake the floor, Onyeka Okongwu would likely slide back to a bench role. Capela is averaging a double-double for the sixth consecutive season in 2022-23, racking up 12.1 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eyeing Friday return Capela (calf) said Wednesday that he is hoping to play in Friday's matchup with Detroit, Lauren Jbara of Bally Sports South reports.
Impact Capela has missed the past three games due to right calf tightness. The 28-year-old big man will likely reclaim his starting spot from Onyeka Okongwu when he returns. If Capela can't play Friday, he will have extra time to recover for Tuesday's contest versus the Pacers.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks center Capela to be out 1 to 2 weeks with calf injury
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to be out for one to two weeks after suffering a strained right calf in Wednesday night’s loss at OrlandoDECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out at least one week Capela is expected to miss approximately 1-to-2 weeks with a right calf strain, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Capela left Wednesday's game after injuring his calf. With the veteran big man out at least a week, Onyeka Okongwu will likely be inserted into the starting lineup. Capela ranks third in the NBA in rebounds per game with 12.0, so his production down low will surely be missed. Okongwu isn't quite able to match Capela's production on the glass, averaging 11.1 boards per 36 minutes compared to Capela's 15.6.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to return Wednesday Capela is doubtful to return to Wednesday's game against Orlando due to right calf tightness, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact This injury is unrelated to the other one that prevented Capela from playing in the Hawks' loss to Memphis on Monday. With the Hawks down big late into the fourth quarter, it's more than likely that Capela will watch the remainder of the game on the sidelines. The center will presumably be tabbed questionable heading into Friday's game against Charlotte.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Left off injury report Capela (Achilles) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Impact Capela is available for Wednesday's game after missing Monday's matchup with the Grizzlies due to Achilles soreness. The 28-year-old big man will likely take his usual place in the starting lineup, which will shift Onyeka Okongwu back to the bench. Capela has recorded a double-double in his last eight appearances.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Monday Capela (Achilles) is out for Monday's contest against the Grizzlies, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact The 28-year-old center will officially miss his third outing of the season as he tends to Achilles soreness. Onyeka Okongwu figures to take Capela's place in the starting lineup. Capela's next opportunity to rejoin the Hawks' starting lineup comes Wednesday in Orlando.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Monday Capela is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Grizzlies due to left Achilles soreness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Considering the Hawks are on the second leg of a back-to-back and Capela sat out one half of the team's only other back-to-back this season, he may be given the night off to recover after extending his streak to eight consecutive double-doubles Sunday. If that were to be the case, Onyeka Okongwu would step into his place as the starting center.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Notches another double-double Capela ended Sunday's 123-122 overtime win over the Bulls with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes.
Impact Capela recorded his eighth consecutive double-double during the overtime win. In 25 games played this season, he's failed to log double-digit rebounds only four times. Sunday also marked his fourth straight game with at least one block. The veteran center has been about as consistent as they come this season, providing excellent value at his position.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
