Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney drives to the basket against center Clint Capela in the 3rd quarter during Game 6 in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston, TX on Friday May 10, 2019.
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Welcome home, Clint Capela—the Rockets’ anchor center is back on a 3-year, $21.5M deal—and farewell, Kevon Looney, who leaves Warriors for the Pelicans.
Capela Grade: B – A proven rebounder and rim protector, averaging 12 RPG last season.
Looney Grade: B – Veteran toughness and championship experience, well-suited for New Orleans.
Stat Insight:
- Capela led the league in offensive rebounding percentage.
- Looney’s career marks include 3 NBA titles and elite help defense.
Team Fit & Outlook:
Houston doubles down on frontcourt strength. Surrounding Jabari and Dunn with a rebounding monster signals recalibrated ambitions—they’re going vertical.
Meanwhile, New Orleans lands a seasoned defender who adds grit and depth, balancing their younger core.
