{"id":28743,"date":"2020-02-05T09:07:44","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T14:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprobasketball.com\/?p=28743"},"modified":"2020-02-05T09:07:44","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T14:07:44","slug":"clint-capela-robert-covington-traded-in-four-team-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2020\/02\/05\/clint-capela-robert-covington-traded-in-four-team-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Clint Capela, Robert Covington Traded in Four Team Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clint Capela<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Robert Covington<\/a><\/strong> were both traded after a four team deal was agreed upon Tuesday night. The Houston Rockets<\/a> will receive Covington,\u00a0Jordan Bell<\/a><\/strong>, and the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>‘ second-round pick\u00a0and will trade Capela and Nene<\/strong><\/a> to the Atlanta Hawks<\/a>. Minnesota will receive Malik Beasley<\/a><\/strong>, Juan Hernangomez<\/strong><\/a>, and\u00a0Jarred Vanderbilt<\/a><\/strong> from the Denver Nuggets<\/a>, and\u00a0Evan Turner<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and the Brooklyn Nets<\/a>‘ first-round pick from the Hawks. Denver will receive\u00a0Gerald Green<\/a><\/strong> and a first-round pick from Houston, and\u00a0Keita Bates-Diop<\/a><\/strong>, Shabazz Napier<\/a><\/strong>, and Noah Vonleh<\/a> <\/strong>from Minnesota.<\/p>\n

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ESPN Sources: 4-team trade agreement: Houston: Robert Covington; Atlanta: Clint Capela and Nene; Minnesota: Malik Beasley, Juancho Hernangomez, Evan Turner, ATL 1st round pick via Nets; Denver: Gerald Green, Houston FRP.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 5, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Clint Capela, Robert Covington Traded in Four Team Deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Houston Rockets and Robert Covington Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Rockets got the wing defender they were looking for. In addition, Covington’s three-point shooting fits head coach Mike D’Antoni’s<\/a>\u00a0offensive style. Covington has struggled so far this season, however, making under 35 percent of his three-point attempts. A change of scenery was necessary.<\/p>\n

Size is going to be an issue for the Rockets for the rest of the season, however. They did acquire Bell, a capable small-ball center, but he too has struggled for the Timberwolves. Capela averages nearly 14 rebounds a game, which will be tough to replace. The Rockets may not be finished in the trade market.<\/p>\n

Atlanta Hawks and Clint Capela Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Hawks finally acquired the big man they had been searching for.\u00a0John Collins<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>has been an offensive and rebounding force, but their trio of intermediate centers was not enough. Capela is a major upgrade over Bruno Fernando<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Alex Len<\/a><\/strong>, and\u00a0Damian Jones<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Trae Young<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is already an All-Star starter and Collins is a budding star. In addition to the talented young wings Atlanta has in\u00a0Kevin Huerter<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0De’Andre Hunter<\/a><\/strong>, the team is ready to be competitive. They’re likely already out of the playoff race, sitting at 9.5 games behind the eighth seed, but this is a major move for next season.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Timberwolves<\/strong> Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Covington was always going to be traded. The Timberwolves have been nothing short of a mess, and he had been rumored to be on the move for months now. The question was always what Minnesota would get in return.<\/p>\n

Picking up Beasley was a solid addition. He’s a strong defender and has been shooting better from three than Covington this season. Vanderbilt and Hernangomez were “throw-ins,” as they have failed to make a major impact this season averaging a combined four points per game. Turner, although a veteran, has also been struggling for time. He made the salaries match, however. On the other hand, Brooklyn’s pick may very well end up in the top 20.<\/p>\n

Denver Nuggets Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Losing Beasley wasn’t ideal, but he was primed for a summer free agency exit. Napier, however, should prove to be a shrewd pick up. The point guard is averaging over nine points and five assists this season, and has improved after the Timberwolves traded\u00a0Jeff Teague<\/a><\/strong>. Bates-Diop and Vonleh were other solid depth pick ups. Houston’s first round pick will likely be towards the end of the first round, but it is still a decent pick nonetheless.<\/p>\n

The Nuggets will remain a contender, and some would even say they managed to improve their bench.<\/p>\n

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