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| HT/WT: 6-10, 256 lbs |
| Birthplace: Geneva, CH |
| Age: 32 |
| Experience: 12 |
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| Regular Season | 14.2 | 3.2 | 64.3 | 5.2 | 1.7 |
Top Clint Capela News
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Nearing return to play
Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Capela is missing a fourth straight game Monday against Denver due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He'll presumably need to log 5-on-5 work before gaining clearance to play, though the Rockets haven't disclosed how far along the big man is in his rehab.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Remains out Monday
Capela (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against Denver.
Capela will miss his fourth consecutive game Monday, meaning his next opportunity to return will come Wednesday versus Golden State. With Steven Adams (calf) also sidelined, Jabari Smith will likely continue to spend more time at the five behind Alperen Sengun. Oscar Tshiebwe may also see a few extra minutes of work.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Another absence coming
Capela (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Suns.
The veteran big man is managing a sprained right ankle, which is costing him a third consecutive contest. His next chance to return arrives Monday, when the Rockets host the Nuggets.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Out with ankle sprain
Capela (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
The veteran big man is nursing a sprained right ankle, which is costing him a second consecutive contest. His next chance to return arrives Saturday, when the Rockets visit the Suns in Phoenix.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Questionable against Minnesota
Capela (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Capela is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest and third overall of the 2026-27 campaign. With Steven Adams (calf) sidelined, Jabari Smith may spend more time in the middle behind Alperen Sengun. Oscar Tshiebwe might also see a few minutes off the bench.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Won't play Monday
Capela (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Capela has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his second game of the season. With Steven Adams (knee) also sidelined, Oscar Tshiebwe could enter the rotation behind Alperen Sengun.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Questionable for Monday
Capela (ankle) is questionable to play in Monday's game against the Celtics.
Capela is dealing with a sprained right ankle that has him questionable to suit up versus Boston. With Steven Adams (calf) already ruled out, Oscar Tshiebwe would likely absorb backup minutes behind Alperen Sengun if Capela is sidelined.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Heading back to bench Saturday
Capela is not listed in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Capela started in Friday's 116-111 loss to the Mavericks. However, with Alperen Sengun (back) returning from a two-game layoff, Capela will move back to the bench.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Cleans up glass in first start of season
Capela ended Friday's 116-111 loss to the Mavericks with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes.
Pushed into the starting lineup for the first time this season with Alperen Sengun (back) and Steven Adams (calf) both in street clothes, Capela responded with his biggest rebounding total of 20226-27 so far. The veteran center is no longer a nightly double-double threat, but in the two games Sengun has missed, Capela is averaging 7.5 points, 9.5 boards, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 26.0 minutes, giving him some short-term fantasy appeal until Houston's frontcourt gets healthier.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Starting sans Sengun
Capela will start Friday's game against Dallas.
Tari Eason got the starting nod in Alperen Sengun's (back) absence in Wednesday's win over Milwaukee, though it'll be Capela who gets the starting nod Friday. Capela logged a season-high 22 minutes Wednesday, posting 10 points, eight rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Well-rounded showing in win
Capela chipped in 10 points (5-6 FG), eight rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 132-100 win over Milwaukee.
With Alperen Sengun (back) and Steven Adams (calf) both sidelined, Capela topped 11 minutes for the first time this season. The veteran big man was productive in the win, finishing as Houston's second-leading rebounder while pacing all players in steals. He'll likely continue seeing increased playing time for as long as Sengun is sidelined, though the star center is currently considered day-to-day.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Grabs three boards Saturday
Capela totaled two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 victory over Atlanta.
With Steven Adams (ankle) sidelined in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Capela saw increased burn. The veteran big man remains off the fantasy radar.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Returning to bench
Capela isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Oklahoma City, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Capela drew the start in Sunday's exhibition, but he'll retreat to the bench for Thursday's preseason finale. Alperen Sengun will draw the start at center after receiving Sunday off for rest purposes.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Grabs nine boards in start
Capela finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 24 minutes as a starter during Sunday's 132-115 preseason loss to Dallas.
Capela moved into the starting lineup with Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams resting, providing a solid presence on the glass despite limited offensive involvement. The veteran center also committed three turnovers but demonstrated his rebounding ability in an expanded role. Capela figures to serve primarily as a reserve big man, limiting his fantasy ceiling this season.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Doesn't play Friday
Capela (coach's decision) did not play during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Capela, Marcus Smart and Jae'Sean Tate didn't leave the bench during the preseason opener, but there were no injuries reported. Capela is slated to be the third-string center behind Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams this season.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Trims down this offseason
Capela is feeling healthy after trimming down his weight this offseason, per Ben DuBose of USA Today.
Capela could occupy the backup center role to open the season due to the uncertainty surrounding the status of Steven Adams, who's coming off ankle surgery. Alperen Sengun will handle the lion's share of the minutes at center, likely leaving Capela to fight for scraps off the bench in any event.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Logs two minutes in Game 6
Capela notched two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound across two minutes during Friday's 98-78 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Capela's return to Houston in 2025-26 was mostly underwhelming, even after the season-ending injury to Steven Adams (ankle). In total, Capela made 75 regular-season appearances with averages of 3.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Headed to bench
Capela will come off the bench for Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers, Rockets' radio voice Matt Thomas reports.
Capela started in Houston's final regular-season game with Alperen Sengun resting, but Sengun is back and starting, which will shift Capela to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Capela has averaged 3.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
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