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Hawks Say Porzingis, Risacher To Be Re‑Evaluated In A Week

Atlanta's thin margin for the East's final play-in spot heightens the impact of their absences.

Dec 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts after a basket against the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jan 2, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) looks to drive past New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Atlanta announced Monday that both players are progressing in rehab and will be checked again in approximately one week following the team’s update on Twitter.
  • Kristaps Porzingis has missed five straight games with left Achilles tendinitis and has appeared in 17 games this season.
  • Zaccharie Risacher is sidelined by a left knee bone contusion, missing five in a row and eight total this season after entering the league as the 2024 top pick.
  • The Hawks are 20-24 and hold the conference’s final play-in position by 1.5 games as they host Milwaukee today.
  • Porzingis has averaged 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists when available, and his $30.7 million expiring contract has drawn trade chatter, while Atlanta has reportedly resisted including Risacher in deals.