Henri Veesaar Tears Right ACL and Will Miss Entire NBA Season

Atlanta Hawks center Henri Veesaar suffered a torn right ACL during a workout on September 15 and will miss the entire NBA season. The 22-year-old Estonian, drafted 52nd overall out of North Carolina after averaging 17 points and 8.7 rebounds, signed a four-year, $9.3 million deal with Atlanta. Veesaar is scheduled to undergo surgery in October as he begins a lengthy recovery process to kick-start his professional career after a standout collegiate season with the Tar Heels.