The Hawks announced that Risacher (knee) will remain out Monday against the Pacers but is being viewed as day-to-day.
Risacher will miss his ninth game in a row Monday while he recovers from a left knee bone contusion, but he's trending in the right direction after taking part in practice in the G League over the weekend. The Hawks will likely put Risacher through another workout Tuesday before deciding on his status for Wednesday's game in Boston, which is the first leg of a back-to-back set.
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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 12 points in win
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Risacher supplied 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Friday's 111-99 victory over the Knicks.
Risacher delivered a more efficient performance than he did during Wednesday's win over Minnesota, when he shot 40.0 percent from the field and finished with nine points. Still, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick has yet to take a step forward compared to his rookie season, and he has scored in single digits in three of his last five games. During that stretch, he has averaged 8.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per tilt.
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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.
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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.
