Hawks Acquire Center Jock Landale from Jazz

Atlanta bolsters frontcourt depth with trade for veteran big man

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The Atlanta Hawks have acquired center Jock Landale from the Utah Jazz in exchange for cash considerations, according to a person familiar with the transaction. The move addresses the Hawks' persistent need for additional depth at the center position.

Why it matters

The Hawks have struggled with a lack of reliable options behind starting center Clint Capela, so adding the experienced Landale provides them with a proven backup to help shore up their frontcourt rotation.

The details

Landale, a 27-year-old Australian, has spent the past two seasons with the Jazz after going undrafted out of Saint Mary's College. He has averaged 5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game over his NBA career so far.

  • The trade was completed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Jock Landale

A 27-year-old center who has spent the past two seasons with the Utah Jazz.

Clint Capela

The starting center for the Atlanta Hawks.

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What’s next

The Hawks will look to integrate Landale into their rotation as a backup center behind Clint Capela for the remainder of the season as they push for a playoff berth.

The takeaway

This trade represents a low-cost move by the Hawks to address a clear need for additional depth at the center position, adding an experienced big man in Jock Landale to support their starting lineup.