Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout last week and is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season, the team announced Monday. Per Hoops Rumors, the injury occurred on September 15, and Veesaar will undergo surgery next month.
The setback is a significant blow for the Hawks, who were hoping the versatile 7-footer would compete for a rotation spot behind starting center Onyeka Okongwu, per Yahoo Sports. Veesaar, an Estonian big man who spent three years playing overseas before joining the Hawks, had been expected to contribute during his rookie season.