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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher situation has reached the breaking point Former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher is barely seeing the court, and it seems likely that the Hawks will trade him this summer.

APRIL 20 • FANSIDED.COM

Scoreless in three minutes Risacher racked up zero points (0-3 FG) and four rebounds over two minutes during Saturday's 113-102 loss to New York in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoff...

Impact Risacher barely saw the court, failing to score in three minutes. Despite his draft pedigree, Risacher has seemingly fallen out of favor in Atlanta, averaging just 15.7 minutes per game in 13 appearances over the past month. At this stage, it doesn't appear as though he will play any sort of meaningful role during the playoffs.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 1 Risacher won't start Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Risacher got the starting nod in Atlanta's regular-season finale but will slide to the second unit for the start of the playoffs. The second-year forward averaged 7.9 points and 4.1 rebounds across 18.3 minutes per game in 21 regular-season appearances off the bench.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Quin Snyder can redeem controversial choices with no-brainer tweak The Playoffs are quickly approaching, and it's becoming clear that Zaccharie Risacher deserves to see some playing time.

APRIL 17 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

From play-in purgatory to Knicks playoff series, Hawks forge new identity in wake of Young's exit

The Atlanta Hawks dodged the NBA's play-in tournament and solidified their first outright playoff bid since the 2020-2021 season, all without Trae Young

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Unlikely heroes will be X-factors for Atlanta Hawks' championship run Zaccharie Risacher and Jonathan Kuminga will play a crucial role for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 Playoffs. It's the perfect scenario for t...

APRIL 14 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Atlanta Hawks have a Zaccharie Risacher problem | Sporting News The No. 1 overall pick has been anything but.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting regular-season finale Risacher will start Sunday's game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact The Hawks successfully avoided the Play-In Tournament and will rest all of their starters during the regular-season finale, allowing Risacher to make his first start since Feb. 26. As a starter this season (45 games), Risacher has averaged 10.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 24.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Quin Snyder reveals true reason why Zaccharie Risacher left the rotation recently If what Coach Snyder revealed is true, Zaccharie Risacher could find himself in a valuable role moving forward, despite the scare that Wedne...

APRIL 10 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Exits rotation Risacher (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Wednesday's 122-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Risacher's minutes had been trending down of late, but Wednesday marked the first time that he had been failed to receive any playing time all season during a game in which he was active. Hawks head coach Quin Snyder inserted Corey Kispert into the rotation in place of the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, who hasn't displayed the sort of growth that Atlanta had been hoping for in Year 2. Risacher's 55.9 true shooting percentage is right in line with his mark from his rookie campaign (55.8 percent), but his usage rate has fallen from 21.6 percent in 2024-25 to 17.5 percent this season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Unproductive again Monday Risacher provided three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across seven minutes during Monday's 108-105 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Risacher continues to play limited minutes off the bench, with fantasy managers forgiven for thinking he was out of the rotation altogether. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 13.0 minutes per contest, putting up 5.6 points and 0.9 three-pointers.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bottoms out in win Risacher supplied two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in 13 minutes during Friday's 141-107 win over the Nets.

Impact Despite its best efforts, Atlanta has been unable to develop Risacher to the point where he can be a meaningful contributor. While success has been a welcome theme for the Hawks in recent times, it has coincided with the fact that Risacher's role has reduced significantly. In 16 games over the past month, he has barely been a top 200 player, averaging 8.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 18.1 minutes per game.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Zaccharie Risacher makes massive breakthrough when Hawks critics weren't looking Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher just experienced a career breakthrough when no one was paying attention.

APRIL 2 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

The Redemption & Rebirth Of Zaccharie Risacher Former top pick Zaccharie Risacher endured months of ridicule from Hawks fans and the NBA Media. With the Playoffs approaching, he's finally...

MARCH 31 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Regression continues Friday Risacher closed with six points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds over 14 minutes during Friday's 109-102 loss to the Celtics.

Impact After an encouraging three-game period during which Risacher averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.3 three-pointers, things have regressed over the past two games. In that time, he has logged a total of 23 minutes, recording just eight points and five rebounds. Although he still has youth on his side, Risacher is certainly not looking like he will be an impactful NBA player.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Zaccharie Risacher's career-low in minutes sends brutal message for the playoffs As the Hawks continue to dominate the Eastern Conference in the late part of the season, a key forward is quickly losing the trust of his co...

MARCH 27 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks get double-digit scoring from 8 players and beat Grizzlies 146-107

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points and eight Atlanta players scored in double figures as the Hawks routed the Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Gives Atlanta spark off bench Risacher registered 17 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and two rebounds over 23 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 win over Golden State.

Impact Risacher gave the Hawks a spark off the bench during Saturday's win, scoring 13 of his 17 points in the first half to finish tied with Nickeil Alexander-Walker as the team's third-leading scorer behind Dyson Daniels (28 points) and CJ McCollum (23 points). It's been an up-and-down season for Risacher, who was moved to a bench role following the All-Star break, though he's scored 33 points over his last two outings while going 11-for-14 from the field in that span (including 6-for-7 from three-point range).

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dyson Daniels scores 28 as the Hawks beat the Warriors 126-110

Dyson Daniels scored a season-high 28 points and CJ McCollumn had 23 points as the Atlanta Hawks bounced back after having their 11-game win streak snapped with a 126-110 win over...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Rockets snap Hawks' 11-game win streak with a 117-95 rout as Durant scores 25

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 and the Houston Rockets snapped Atlanta’s 11-game winning streak with a 117-95 victory over the Hawks

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Zaccharie Risacher scores 16 points, 3-3 threes for Hawks at Rockets

MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE

Zaccharie Risacher's benching quietly unlocked his potential as the Hawks soar Now that he's on the bench, Zaccharie Risacher is in the role he needs to be in to reach his fullest potential.

MARCH 18 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Orlando puts road win streak on the line against Atlanta

Orlando will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Magic take on Atlanta

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Zaccharie Risacher's transition to the bench has come naturally due to a key veteran Despite what critics say, the addition of Gabe Vincent has proved crucial for the development of Zaccharie Risacher.

MARCH 14 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Big performance off the bench Risacher had 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 victory over Brooklyn.

Impact Risacher turned in his most productive performance in months, leading the second unit and recording his highest point total since a 25-point outburst against the Pelicans on Jan. 7. The No. 1 overall pick from 2024 dominated the glass with seven offensive rebounds and added a pair of blocks. While he has trended downward recently, averaging just 7.8 points on 38.5% shooting over his previous 12 contests, this breakout suggests he is beginning to find his footing in a reserve role.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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From play-in purgatory to Knicks playoff series, Hawks forge new identity in wake of Young's exit

Hawks get double-digit scoring from 8 players and beat Grizzlies 146-107

Dyson Daniels scores 28 as the Hawks beat the Warriors 126-110

Rockets snap Hawks' 11-game win streak with a 117-95 rout as Durant scores 25

Orlando puts road win streak on the line against Atlanta