As the Houston Rockets brought in Clint Capela in free agency this offseason, many around the league wondered about their ultimate intentions given the already established presences of Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams within their rotation.
Yet, with the recent revelation that Adams' workload is likely to become even more limited this season, Capela's signing clearly represents an attempt from Houston's front office to maintain the team's size and provide them with a reliable depth option at center.
Therefore, Capela, who was largely a starter in his time with the Atlanta Hawks, will now take on a unique role as he returns to the Rockets, signifying a transition in his career and a profound faith from the organization that he can fit back into the team's scheme in a starkly different way.