Hawks' Capela Out for Season Due to Hand Injury

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a ligament injury in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand. An MRI confirmed the injury, and Capela will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, which likely rules him out for the rest of the regular season ending April 13. Capela, who has averaged 8.9 points and 8.5 rebounds in 55 games this season, had recently lost his starting position to Onyeka Okongwu. During his absence, Dominick Barlow will continue to see increased playing time as the backup center. Capela had been absent from the last four games due to personal reasons before the injury fully emerged. The Hawks are currently positioned to participate in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.