Henri Veesaar (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn right ACL.

Veesaar, the 52nd overall pick in June’s draft, suffered the injury during a workout on September 15. As a result, the 6-foot-11 center will miss the entire 2026-27 season. Veesaar’s injury leaves the Hawks down a player in the minutes battle behind starting center Onyeka Okongwu. Jock Landale projects to be the primary backup, with rookie Zubi Ejiofor also in the mix for minutes. - Raphielle Johnson