Onyeka Okongwu: Atlanta Hawks Face Frontcourt Depth Test After Henri Veesaar Injury

Following the devastating news that rookie center Henri Veesaar will miss the 2026-27 NBA season with a torn right ACL, the Atlanta Hawks face a notable depth test behind starting center Onyeka Okongwu. Veesaar, a 7-foot prospect selected 52nd overall out of North Carolina, was expected to secure a key rotation spot backing up Okongwu with his ability to protect the rim and stretch the floor before suffering the severe knee injury during a September 15 workout.