Hawks sign Henri Veesaar to four-year deal worth $9.3M
Atlanta uses second-round exception to land a promising young big man who averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds last season at UNC.
3 million contract using the second-round pick exception. 7 rebounds last season. The deal adds depth and upside to a frontcourt that already includes Clint Okongwu, Meyers Leonard, Mouhamed Gueye, and Josh Newell.
Atlanta struggled to find a reliable interior presence in recent seasons, and Veesaar’s arrival addresses that need while preserving cap flexibility. The Hawks used the second-round pick exception to secure a standard contract, avoiding the use of a guaranteed deal for a player with limited NBA experience. Veesaar’s contract structure reflects a calculated risk on a young prospect with high-end production in college.
