Risacher (hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
The second-year forward is set to return after missing Tuesday's game due to a left hip contusion, which he suffered on a hard fall Sunday. Before the injury, Risacher was heating up, posting 15.4 points a game. With Risacher back in the starting lineup, Luke Kennard and Asa Newell should see reduced roles.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Game-time call for Thursday
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Risacher (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Risacher sat out of Tuesday's matchup against the Pistons due to a bruised left hip, and he's in danger of missing additional game action. The team should have an update on his availability closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Ruled out Tuesday
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Risacher (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Risacher will miss his first game since Oct. 25 due to a left hip contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Spurs. With the second-year forward sidelined, Luke Kennard, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell are candidates for increased playing time.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Questionable with hip contusion
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Risacher (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Risacher is dealing with a left hip contusion in the aftermath of Sunday's win over the Suns. Luke Kennard could enter the streaming mix if Risacher is sidelined, while Asa Newell and Caleb Houstan would both be candidates to join the Atlanta rotation.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Goes for 19 points Saturday
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Risacher notched 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Saturday's 122-102 win over the Lakers.
Risacher was one of the top scorers for the Hawks in this upset win over the Lakers thanks to an efficient performance, and the second-year forward also made his presence felt as a playmaker and defender in this contest. Risacher endured a relatively slow start to the season but has been turning things around of late, surpassing the 15-point plateau in his last three games, a span during which he's also gone 7-for-20 from three-point range.
Risacher notched 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 127-112 victory over Orlando.
Risacher ended with a season-high 21 points, tallying double digits for just the third time this season. Outside of some scoring bumps, it's been a relatively underwhelming start for Risacher, averaging 11.3 points per game, adding 2.0 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 23.5 minutes. Despite starting, his role is more like that of a sixth or seventh man, making him a tough sell in standard formats.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Muted performance in loss
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Risacher closed with seven points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 120-95 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Risacher struggled to generate anything offensively while playing in his first-ever postseason game, though the usage was encouraging. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Risacher still has a long way to go as a fantasy asset -- he finished well outside the top-200 for nine-category value with 12.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers on 45.5 percent shooting from the field.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Erupts for career-best 36 points
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Risacher chipped in 36 points (12-21 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 145-124 win over Milwaukee.
The first overall pick in the 2024 Draft looked like a future franchise player Sunday, setting a new career scoring high as he out-dueled Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 31 points. Risacher remains inconsistent -- he scored only five points in Thursday's loss to the Heat -- but that's to be expected from a kid who doesn't turn 20 years old for another couple of weeks. He's drained multiple three-pointers in seven of the last 10 games, averaging 17.7 points, 4.3 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.2 assists over that stretch while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor.
