Hawks land stretch big Henri Veesaar at No. 52, solve frontcourt need
Atlanta moves up five spots to draft the UNC center with elite size and 38% three-point shooting, targeting a glaring roster hole after the Porziņģis experiment.
The Atlanta Hawks solved a frontcourt need by trading up five spots in the 2026 NBA Draft’s second round to select 7-foot center Henri Veesaar out of the University of North Carolina. 52, using the selection on Veesaar. The move reflects a clear organizational pivot to address a glaring roster deficiency after the failed experiment with Kristaps Porziņģis last season.
