The trade deadline is rapidly approaching in the NBA and, throughout the 2019-20 season, the Atlanta Hawks have been linked to the potential pursuit of a starting-caliber center. On Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic injected a new name into the conversation, with a report that the Hawks are “among several teams expressing interest” in Houston Rockets center Clint Capela.
Charania does note that the Rockets are “said to be unlikely to move him barring an overwhelming offer,” but it is notable that Atlanta would be jumping into the mix. The 25-year-old big man is averaging 13.