Clint Capela DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Capela has yet to play this month after dealing with back issues. He disappeared from the injury report before the All-Star break but was inactive for a couple of games. On Wednesday, Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said that he believes Capela will be available against Orlando, but it remains to be seen if he gets any action. Onyeka Okongwu took over the starting job at center on Jan. 20. With Larry Nance Jr. (knee) on the shelf, minutes have opened up for a backup big.

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (undisclosed) will be inactive against the Orlando Magic on Monday. This will be the second straight game with Capela inactive while not appearing on the injury report. Overall, he will be out for an eighth consecutive game, as Capela recently battled back spasms. Onyeka Okongwu has taken over the starting gig at center, with Larry Nance Jr., Dominick Barlow, and Mouhamed Gueye providing cover for him. The latter will start Monday's contest alongside Okongwu.

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) will remain seated for Wednesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been dealing with back spasms and was sidelined for the Hawks' three-game road trip. Capela's next chance to suit up for the Atlanta Hawks will be in Friday's home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Also, Capela has drawn trade interest from multiple teams, one of them being the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks had reportedly contacted the Chicago Bulls about a potential Capela and Nikola Vucevic swap. Capela has averaged 9.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists this season. He recently lost his starting spot in Atlanta to Onyeka Okongwu, and that has made him expendable. Okongwu should remain in the starting lineup in Capela's absence.

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game ahead of Monday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. The Swiss pivot is struggling to shake off back spasms. Capela's fantasy stock recently took a hit when he was relegated to the bench, and the injury is a new blow for him. Larry Nance Jr. has regained a spot in the rotation with Capela out. However, the versatile veteran hasn't been very impactful, averaging 3.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 18.3 minutes over the past four games.

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) remains out on Saturday against the Pacers. The 30-year-old will now miss his third-straight game due to back spasms. Onyeka Okongwu, who had already been promoted to the starting lineup over Capela, will continue to operate at the five, with Larry Nance Jr., who has struggled in his three games since returning from a hand injury, will continue to operate from off the bench.