The Hawks had a wild offseason of moves. In the midst of it all, one particular decision went under the radar. After five hard-fought seasons in Atlanta, they decided to let veteran center Clint Capela walk. In free agency, they completed a sign-and-trade with the Houston Rockets, sending Capela back to where it all started.
This was a bit controversial. While most fans were ready to admit the harsh truth about Capela's rapid decline, some fans remained loyal to his abilities despite the struggle. They were worried that Atlanta would miss his interior presence and reliability.