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Risacher is not in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Risacher and Jonathan Kuminga will both revert to bench roles for Sunday's contest due to the returns of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson. Risacher has averaged 7.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 24.4 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

Suggs will start against the Pistons on Sunday.

Suggs returned from a three-game absence due to a back issue in Thursday's loss to Houston, posting three points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two steals, one rebound and one block over 13 minutes off the bench. However, he'll return to the first unit Sunday due to Anthony Black (quadriceps) being sidelined. Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see Suggs remain on a minutes restriction.

Cissoko (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Cissoko has been dealing with an illness of late, but he will continue to suit up despite the ailment. It should be noted that Cissoko was limited to just seven minutes during Saturday's loss to the Hornets despite averaging 21.6 minutes per game this season, which was likely a result of the illness.

Russell (not with team) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Houston.

Russell has yet to report to the Wizards after being acquired from the Mavericks in early February. Washington plays the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday against Orlando, but there's no indication that Russell will be available for that contest.

Hansen (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

The rookie first-rounder will shed his questionable tag due to mid-back soreness and could see increased playing time Sunday due to Robert Williams (knee) being sidelined. Hansen appeared in eight outings in February, during which he averaged 1.8 points in 4.0 minutes per tilt.

Black is listed out for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left ankle sprain.

Black won't be available for the front end of the Wizards' back-to-back set after he presumably sustained the injury during his team debut Thursday, when he played 30 minutes in a 126-96 loss to the Hawks. The third-year forward recently signed a two-way deal with Washington and will be eligible to suit up for 14 more games at the NBA level through the end of the season.

George is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left knee contusion.

George has been in and out of the lineup of late as he continues to nurse a left knee injury. He was limited to just 15 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Raptors and is officially listed as questionable for Monday's contest. If he is unable to go, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley could see increased minutes.

Young (knee/quadriceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Young continues to rehab from right knee and quadriceps injuries and is expected to be re-evaluated in the near future. The star point guard can be considered doubtful for future contests until Washington offers an update on his progress. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday versus Orlando.

Gill (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Gill is in danger of missing Monday's contest due to an illness. The 33-year-old forward has been a key depth piece in Washington's frontcourt of late, even drawing a spot start Feb. 22 when the team was shorthanded at center. However, he recently shifted back to the second unit following the return of Tristan Vukcevic, who is listed as questionable for Monday's contest due to a thigh contusion.

Vukcevic is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left thigh contusion.

Vukcevic had been dealing with a left hip issue, but he is listed with a thigh injury on the most recent injury report. He's played 20 minutes or less in seven of his last eight outings and should continue to operate under a minutes restriction while working through his lower-body injuries. Anthony Gill (illness) could start at center if he shakes his questionable tag and Vukcevic is unable to play Monday.