Risacher provided eight points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 victory over the Nets.
Risacher continues to offer very little, with his low usage resulting in limited production. Through three games played, he is averaging just 8.7 points and 1.0 three-pointers in 22.9 minutes per game. Despite having seemingly locked down a starting position, there may be no reason to be holding him outside of deeper fantasy formats at this point.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Available vs. Brooklyn
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Risacher (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Nets.
After scoring only two points in 20 minutes during Monday's game against the Bulls, Risacher will be back in action looking for a bounce-back performance. The French import is averaging 9.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the floor and 25 percent from deep.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Likely to play vs. Brooklyn
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Risacher is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets with a sprained right ankle, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Risacher returned from a two-game absence in Monday's 128-123 defeat to the Bulls, and the Hawks are continuing to monitor his health. The second-year forward logged just 20 minutes Monday, so Risacher will be trying to take on some more playing time Wednesday.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Posts dud in loss
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Risacher produced two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) over 20 minutes during Monday's 128-123 loss to the Bulls.
Risacher returned from a two-game absence and saw a modest workload in the loss. He couldn't find his rhythm from the field, so coach Quin Snyder opted to lean on Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in the second unit. Risacher did have a strong showing Opening Night against the Raptors on Oct. 22, so his fantasy managers will be hoping he rediscovers his form quickly.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Good to go Monday
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Risacher (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Risacher will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a sprained right ankle. The second-year swingman sustained the injury in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Raptors, during which he recorded 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 21 minutes. With Risacher back in action, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely retreat to the bench.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Participating at shootaround
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Risacher (ankle) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Risacher is currently listed as questionable after missing the past two games for Atlanta, but it appears as though he could get the green light to return. If that's the case, guys like Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Vit Krejci could see their minutes take a hit.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Iffy for Monday
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Risacher (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Risacher is in jeopardy of missing his third straight game due to a sprained right ankle he sustained in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Raptors. If the 20-year-old is ultimately ruled out, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Vit Krejci are candidates for increased playing time.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Won't play vs. OKC
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Risacher (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Risacher will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury. The team will likely turn to Nickeil Alexander-Walker to take Risacher's spot in the starting lineup, with Luke Kennard, Vit Krejci and Mouhamed Gueye potentially seeing more time on the floor off the bench.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Ruled out with ankle sprain
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Risacher won't play in Friday's game against the Magic due to a right ankle sprain, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The second year-forward can be considered day-to-day going forward, though he's facing a quick turnaround ahead of Saturday's clash with the defending-champion Thunder. With Risacher out of action Friday, the Hawks would figure to turn to Nickeil Alexander-Walker for a spot start at small forward.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Iffy for Friday
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Risacher (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Risacher is dealing with a right ankle sprain that he suffered in the season opener against the Raptors. If he's unable to play Friday, the team will likely turn to Vit Krejci and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to help shoulder the load.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Cleared to return
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Risacher (right ankle sprain) is available to return to Wednesday's game against Toronto.
Risacher went back to the locker room after a collision with Jakob Poeltl, but the 2024 No. 1 pick returned to the bench shortly after and is now cleared to return. The injury is being called a right ankle sprain.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Heads to locker room
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Risacher exited Wednesday's game against the Raptors and went to the locker room with an apparent right leg injury, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Risacher collided with Jakob Poeltl in transition and wasn't able to put much weight on his right leg as he exited the floor, per Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site. While he's sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard are candidates for more minutes.
Risacher produced 24 points (10-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 25 minutes during Thursday's preseason loss to Houston.
Risacher returned to the court after missing the previous game due to rest purposes. He twisted his ankle on the final play of the first half, but he started the second half and didn't miss a beat, leading the Hawks with 24 points in just 25 minutes. Atlanta is poised to make a push this season, following the offseason acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard. However, a portion of the team's success could hinge on the improved play of Risacher following what was a serviceable rookie campaign.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Will play vs. Houston
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Risacher (rest) has been cleared to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Caleb Johnson reports.
Risacher will get plenty of time on the floor during the team's preseason finale. Head coach Quin Snyder made it clear he'll be playing his top players, considering there will be ample time before the regular-season opener against the Raptors on Oct. 22.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Unavailable Monday
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Risacher (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
The Hawks are resting all of their regulars Monday. Risacher's next chance to suit up will come during Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets.
Risacher posted 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, two assists and a steal across 25 minutes in Saturday's 122-116 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Risacher was a regular starter for the Hawks in his rookie year in 2024-25, when he was part of the first unit in all but two of his 75 regular-season appearances. He's expected to maintain that role once the Hawks open their regular season against the Raptors on Oct. 22. However, he might play a lesser role on offense after the recovery of Jalen Johnson and the addition of Kristaps Porzingis.
Risacher is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Rockets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Risacher will start in the Hawks' preseason opener after opening 73 of 75 regular-season games as a rookie last year, when he averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 24.6 minutes per contest. The 20-year-old will line up alongside offseason addition Kristaps Porzingis in the frontcourt, sending Onyeka Okongwu to the bench.
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