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Following the diagnosis, the organization announced that the 7-footer is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery in October. The injury marks a significant setback for the young prospect, who was preparing for his debut season in the league.
Background and roster adjustments
Veesaar originally entered the professional ranks as the 52nd overall pick in the draft, selected by the LA Clippers before being traded to the Hawks. His collegiate career at North Carolina saw him establish himself as a versatile interior presence, where he averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds per game during his senior year. In addition to his scoring and rebounding, he demonstrated defensive utility with 1.2 blocks per game and showed perimeter range by shooting 42.6% from beyond the arc across 31 starts.
In a related roster move, the Hawks have officially signed guard
