Risacher (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Risacher will shed his questionable tag due to a left quadriceps contusion and suit up in Atlanta's final game before the All-Star break. The second-year forward has appeared in each of the Hawks' last five outings, averaging 7.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 21.6 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Picks up quad injury
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Risacher is questionable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte due to a left quadriceps contusion.
Risacher has played in five straight games since returning from a knee injury, but he evidently picked up a left quad injury at some point over his previous few appearances. He'll presumably be re-evaluated at some point before Wednesday's tipoff to determine whether he can take the floor.
Risacher supplied zero points (0-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal over 19 minutes during Thursday's 121-119 victory over the Jazz.
With Jonathan Kuminga (knee) on the way into Atlanta, Risacher could be in jeopardy of losing out on some playing time at small forward. The Hawks appear to be bringing Risacher along slowly -- the 2024 No. 1 overall pick recently faced an 11-game absence with a knee bone bruise -- but he'll likely need to pick things back up quickly in order to keep his starting position. Risacher has failed to score in double digits in any of his last three games, shooting just 30.0 percent from the field during that stretch.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Plays 22 minutes in return
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Risacher (knee) registered seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 129-124 loss to Indiana.
Risacher was cleared to return Saturday from an 11-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise. He operated under a minutes restriction but still managed to finish as the Hawks' point-differential leader (plus-9). For the season, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft is averaging 11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, 1.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks in 24.5 minutes per game while shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from downtown over 37 appearances.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Questionable for Saturday
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Risacher (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Risacher has missed Atlanta's last 11 games due to a left knee bone bruise, though he's seemingly trending in the right direction. If the second-year forward isn't cleared to return, there will be more minutes available for Luke Kennard and Corey Kispert.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Risacher (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Risacher will miss his 10th consecutive contest due to a left knee bone bruise, though he's considered day-to-day. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Houston. With the second-year forward sidelined, Corey Kispert and Luke Kennard are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Back with Atlanta
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Atlanta recalled Risacher (knee) from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.
Risacher will remain out for Monday's game against Indiana while he continues to recover from a left knee bone contusion, but he looks to be on the cusp of a return after he was cleared to practice with College Park on Sunday. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick should be considered day-to-day moving forward, but once he eventually is cleared to play, he may face restrictions after missing over two weeks of action.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Not yet ready for return
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Risacher (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Risacher's streak of absences will continue Monday due to a bruised left knee. Vit Krejci has been part of the starting lineup in Risacher's absence and should continue to see expanded opportunity until the 20-year-old is cleared to play.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Won't play Thursday
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Risacher (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Portland.
This will be Risacher's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics. Vit Krejci should continue to start in his absence, and there will be more minutes available for Corey Kispert.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Iffy for Tuesday
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Risacher (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
The fact that Risacher has been upgraded to questionable is an indication that he's closing in on a return. He's missed Atlanta's last two games due to left knee inflammation, and his status for Tuesday figures to be determined based on how he fares during shootaround and potentially, pre-game warmups.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Won't suit up Sunday
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Risacher (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Risacher will miss his second consecutive contest due to left knee inflammation, and his next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Lakers. With the second-year forward sidelined, Vit Krejci, Luke Kennard and Corey Kispert are candidates for increased minutes.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Won't play Friday
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Risacher (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Denver.
With Risacher out, there will be more minutes available for Vit Krejci and Luke Kennard. Risacher's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Warriors.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Chips in 17 points Sunday
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Risacher contributed 17 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Sunday's 152-150 loss to Chicago.
Risacher was able to get in on the action amidst Sunday's free-flowing affair, but his contributions outside the scoring department remain rather disappointing. Over his last nine games, the second-year forward has averaged 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 24.3 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Modest production continues
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Risacher ended Monday's 99-98 loss to the Pistons with four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and three steals across 22 minutes.
Risacher recorded another disappointing line, despite a season-high three steals. Although he has been a permanent fixture in the starting lineup, Risacher has been far from a must-roster player. In 24.7 minutes per game, he has averaged 11.4 points, 1.0 steals and 1.5 three-pointers, barely putting him inside the top 200 in standard fantasy formats.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Big defensive output in loss
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Risacher totaled 17 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 132-113 loss to the Wizards.
Risacher recorded season highs in threes made and blocks, but his efforts were not enough to stop Atlanta from losing in blowout fashion. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick broke out of his three-game shooting slump, averaging just 5.0 points on 26.9 percent from the field and 7.1 percent from three in that span prior to Tuesday, so this is an encouraging sign for Risacher moving forward.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Available Thursday
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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: 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.
