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March 1, 2026
Returning to bench Sunday
Risacher is not in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Analysis
Risacher and Jonathan Kuminga will both revert to bench roles for Sunday's contest due to the returns of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson. Risacher has averaged 7.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 24.4 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
February 27, 2026
Back with first unit
Risacher is starting Thursday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Analysis
Risacher will return to the starting five after coming off the bench in his team's last two games. The 2024 first-round pick out of France hasn't done much while running with the starters lately, as he's averaging 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in 22.6 minutes over his last eight starts.
February 26, 2026
Available Thursday
Risacher (hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
The second-year forward will play through a right hip contusion, and he could see an increase in usage in the absence of Jalen Johnson (hip). Risacher has averaged 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.7 minutes per game over his last seven outings.
February 25, 2026
Questionable for Thursday
Risacher is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a right hip contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Analysis
Jalen Johnson (hip) is also questionable for Thursday's game, and if both these guys are forced to the sidelines, Jonathan Kuminga could be asked to play big minutes in a starting role. Check back for another update on Risacher closer to Thursday's tip.
February 25, 2026
Logs 28 minutes Tuesday
Risacher ended with nine points (4-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 victory over Washington.
Analysis
Risacher came off the bench once again, a role he has now assumed for two straight games. Despite the relegation, he was able to log 28 minutes, the most he has played since Jan 7. With Jalen Johnson exiting the game in the first quarter due to a hip issue, Risacher absorbed some of the additional playing time. While this trend could continue if Johnson is sidelined for any length of time, managers should be cautious when considering Risacher outside deeper formats.