Capela Fires Back at Ayton After Lakers Loss

After a 113-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Lakers center DeAndre Ayton remarked that the team was trying to make him a “Clint Capela” type, citing the Houston star’s rebounding and rim‑running style. Ayton’s 2‑point, 4‑rebound outing was his lowest plus‑minus of the season, and the Lakers fell 24 points while he was on the floor.

Capela, who posted 4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks in 7 minutes for Houston, replied on Instagram with a short comment that mocked Ayton’s comparison. The exchange went viral on social media, highlighting the tension between the two big men.