As a Clint Capela trade appears to grow more likely, a new suitor has reportedly emerged.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Boston Celtics are engaged in trade talks with the Houston Rockets centering around Capela.
ESPN Sources: Another team engaged with the Houston Rockets in trade talks for center Clint Capela: The Boston Celtics.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 3, 2020
The Atlanta Hawks have also been named as a possible suitor for Capela. The Rockets are looking to trade the center in order to pick up assets to pursue a wing player with, with Robert Covington and Andre Iguodala named as potential options.
Sources: The Atlanta Hawks remain a possible landing spot for Capela too. Rockets are pursuing first-round picks to flip into a deal for a wing player and another center. Robert Covington and Andre Iguodala are among several Houston targets. https://t.co/uWXqPqEx6T
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 3, 2020
Despite their 31-18 record, the Rockets are trying to adjust on the fly while keeping costs down. Capela signed a five year, $90 million deal with Houston in 2018. Boston could use the frontcourt depth, and they’ve lacked a high-quality big man since Al Horford’s departure in free agency. A Capela deal would certainly make sense for them if the price was right.
