Hawks rookie Veesaar expected to miss season due to torn ACL
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Henri Veesaar, a rookie for the Atlanta Hawks, suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout last week. The injury is significant, as he is anticipated to miss the entire season due to this setback. Veesaar's absence will impact the Hawks' roster as the team prepares for the upcoming season. The full extent of the injury and recovery timeline has yet to be fully disclosed.
- •Henri Veesaar injured his right knee during a workout.
- •The injury is diagnosed as a torn ACL.
- •Veesaar is expected to miss the season.
- •His absence will affect the Hawks' roster dynamics.
- 9:48 PMESPN NBA — Hawks rookie Veesaar expected to miss season with torn ACL
"Hawks rookie 7-footer Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout last week and is expected to miss the season.
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