Clint Capela
#30C · Houston Rockets
Height
6'10"
Weight
256 lbs
Age
31
Experience
11 yrs
C-
B-
C-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 727 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 51.5% | 0.0% | 54.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 64 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 0.7 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/2 | vs LAL | L 78-98 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Sat, 4/25 | vs LAL | L 108-112 | 4 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$21.1M
Guaranteed
$13.7M
AAV
$6.7M/yr
Guaranteed %65%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C-
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Clint Capela's three-year, $6.7M AAV deal with Houston represents a middling value proposition that reflects his current status as a solid but unspectacular starting center. The Contract Value Index (CVI) grades this contract at C- because while Capela provides reliable rim protection and rebounding at a reasonable price point, his limited offensive skill set and declining athleticism prevent this from being a clear bargain. At $6.7M annually, the Rockets are paying slightly above market rate for what amounts to a traditional center in an increasingly position-fluid league. Capela's C- performance grade—driven by adequate but uninspiring defensive metrics and minimal offensive contribution beyond dunks and putbacks—aligns with a contract that neither burdens the salary cap nor provides exceptional surplus value. While this deal won't cripple Houston's flexibility, it represents the type of safe, unremarkable signing that keeps teams in competitive mediocrity rather than pushing them toward championship contention. For a rebuilding franchise like the Rockets, this contract feels like a placeholder move that provides stability without the upside needed to justify extended investment in the center position.
Performance Analysis
C-
#55 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Clint Capela earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 727 games, Clint is contributing 3.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game in his role. Clint's strongest area is FG% at 51.5, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.7 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Clint ranks 55th.
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