Hawks Trade Clint Capela to Rockets in Multi-Team Deal, Acquire David Roddy and Draft Swap

The Atlanta Hawks have officially traded center Clint Capela to the Houston Rockets in a sign-and-trade transaction as part of a seven-team deal. In return, Atlanta receives the right to swap its own 2031 second-round pick for Houston’s 2031 second-round pick (protected 56-60), two-way forward David Roddy, and cash considerations.

Additionally, Atlanta has sent two-way guard/forward Daeqwon Plowden to the Phoenix Suns as part of the transaction framework.

“We’re grateful for everything Clint contributed to the Hawks over the last five-plus years, both on and off the court,” said Hawks General Manager Onsi Saleh. “In addition to being a great teammate and impactful defender, he is a world-class human being who always conducted himself with class and joy. We wish Clint all the best in the next chapter of his career.”

Capela, 30, originally joined Atlanta on February 5, 2020, in a trade from Houston. Over his five seasons with the Hawks, he played in 330 games (313 starts), averaging 11.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.4 blocks in 26.5 minutes per game while shooting nearly 60% from the field. His tenure places him prominently in Hawks franchise history, ranking:

• 8th in blocks (460)
• 8th in offensive rebounds (1,343)
• 10th in defensive rebounds (2,399)
• 13th in double-doubles (167)
• 15th in total rebounds (3,742)

Capela played 26 postseason games (all starts) with Atlanta, averaging 9.0 points and 10.2 rebounds in 29.2 minutes. He was a key contributor during the Hawks’ 2021 Eastern Conference Finals run, where he started all 18 playoff games and averaged 10.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks, while shooting 60.3% from the field. Notably, he grabbed 19 rebounds alongside 12 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Milwaukee, marking the first Hawk since Dikembe Mutombo to pull down at least 19 boards in a playoff game.

David Roddy, 23, joins Atlanta as a two-way forward with developmental upside. The Hawks also gain minimal draft flexibility with the 2031 second-round swap and additional cash considerations to aid future roster maneuvering.

The deal signals Atlanta’s intent to reset financially while opening minutes in the frontcourt for emerging players and incoming acquisitions, as new General Manager Onsi Saleh continues to retool the roster’s balance and depth.