By Johnny Askounis/ [email protected]
The Atlanta Hawks announced that rookie center Henri Veesaar tore the ACL in his right knee during a workout on September 15.
After an MRI at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, the team confirmed he will undergo surgery with Dr. Kyle Hammond in October. The diagnosis means the seven-foot Estonian is expected to miss his entire 2026–27 season. It is a brutal setback for a young player who had just earned his spot on the 15-player roster.
Monday’s update regarding the Real Madrid youth product leaves Atlanta incredibly thin up front. The Hawks were already dealin
