Hawks Land North Carolina Center Henri Veesaar in a Trade
The Atlanta Hawks are acquiring North Carolina center Henri Veesaar after the Los Angeles Clippers selected him with the No. 52 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 22-year-old averaged 17.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 31.3 minutes while shooting 61/43/62 during his junior season. Veesaar's fantasy path is tied to his modern center skill set, as he can space the floor, pass from the short roll, and add blocks without needing heavy usage. Onyeka Okongwu remains Atlanta's top center, and first-rounder Zuby Ejiofor also joins the frontcourt, so Veesaar may need to earn minutes gradually. Still, the trade-up suggests Atlanta wanted his shooting and size in its revamped rotation.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
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