At first blush, a former first overall pick receiving an assignment to the G League isn’t an update you want to hear. But this wasn’t a demotion at all — just an indication to say he’s almost back to NBA game-readiness.
While Kristaps Porzingis has resumed basketball activities, he’ll still be out a while longer, according to the Hawks, who announced in a press release that the veteran center will be reexamined in a week (Twitter link).
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher and center Kristaps Porzingis are getting closer to a return to the lineup. Both players have missed the last eight games, Risacher with a bone contusion on his left knee and Porzingis with left Achilles tendinitis.
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
The Atlanta Hawks will be without two of their key frontcourt players for at least another week, as Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher continue to recover from injuries that have already kept them sidelined for six straight games.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
The slumping Atlanta Hawks will have to wait at least another week for the returns of center Kristaps Porzingis and forward Zaccharie Risacher, the team announced Monday.
The Hawks provided injury updates (via Twitter) Monday morning on Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher, saying both players are making progress with their recoveries and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Boston Celtics tonight, and they are hoping that they can snap their two-game losing streak. After two impressive wins over Denver and Golden State, the Hawks have turned in two dismal defensive performances against the Lakers and the Blazers.
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a 2-2 West Coast trip on Jan. 15. They grabbed victories over the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers.
While they were not on the original injury report heading into today, both Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) and Zaccharie Risacher (left knee inflammation) had been downgraded to questionable earlier in the afternoon ahead of the Hawks' matchup vs Denver tonight.
If the Hawks want Davis, they may have to use a former No. 1 pick to get the deal done.
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks delivered a statement performance Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, rolling past the New Orleans Pelicans 117–100 behind a balanced scoring attack and tenacious defense.
Trae Young has been synonymous with the Atlanta Hawks franchise over the past few years. Now, after a seven-year stint, Young bids farewell to Atlanta as he begins his journey with the Washington Wizards.
While it was not exactly a shock, the trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday was emotional for the fans of the Atlanta Hawks. After all, Young has been with the team since 2018.
The Hawks and Mavericks are still haggling over a Davis deal. But at least Atlanta is now in a financial position to make it happen.
Zaccharie Risacher knocked down seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 117-100 win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday to end their two-game losing streak.
The Atlanta Hawks are not offering Zaccharie Risacher and the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The Atlanta Hawks didn’t bring Zaccharie Risacher in to blend into the background. They brought him in to tilt the franchise’s future. When you invest that kind of capital in a two-way wing with size and skill, you’re betting on more than flashes.
The Atlanta Hawks entered Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns with an 8-5 record. Atlanta had won four in a row and five of the last six games to gain some momentum.
Mouhamed Gueye and Zaccharie Risacher combined for 40 points to help the short-handed Atlanta Hawks take a 122-102 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
Risacher, 20, has been slowed by a right ankle sprain this fall that caused him to miss two of Atlanta’s five games.
France played in a physical matchup with Israel today. Still, it didn't stop them from getting the victory, as Atlanta Hawks player Zaccharie Risacher showed flashes yet again as to why Atlanta drafted him with the number one overall pick last summer.
In his first offseason as general manager, Onsi Saleh has put the Hawks in an incredible position, able to compete now with a ton of flexibility moving forward.
It was a breakout showing for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and another strong reminder of why the Hawks view him as a future star.
The 19-year-old may not have immediately achieved the stardom of some previous No. 1 picks, but his contributions on both ends of the floor have been evident.
While he might not garner the typical coverage of a top overall pick, the Hawks do have something special in Zaccharie Risacher. It was described as one of the worst draft classes in NBA history.
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