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January 29, 2026
Remains out Thursday
Risacher (knee) will not play Thursday against the Rockets.
Analysis
Risacher was recently upgraded to day-to-day, but the second-year forward will be sidelined for an 11th straight contest Thursday. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Pacers. Corey Kispert continues to start in Risacher's absence.
January 27, 2026
Ruled out for Wednesday
Risacher (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis
Risacher will miss his 10th consecutive contest due to a left knee bone bruise, though he's considered day-to-day. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Houston. With the second-year forward sidelined, Corey Kispert and Luke Kennard are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
January 26, 2026
Considered day-to-day
The Hawks announced that Risacher (knee) will remain out Monday against the Pacers but is being viewed as day-to-day.
Analysis
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.
January 26, 2026
Back with Atlanta
Atlanta recalled Risacher (knee) from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.
Analysis
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.
January 25, 2026
Won't play Monday
Risacher (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Pacers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Analysis
Risacher will miss a ninth consecutive game due to a left knee bone bruise. He was recently assigned to the team's G League affiliate, presumably to resume practicing, so it appears he is approaching a return. Corey Kispert and Vit Krejci will likely continue to see larger roles while Risacher is sidelined.
January 25, 2026
Practicing in G League
The Hawks assigned Risacher (knee) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.
Analysis
The assignment to the G League would seem to indicate that Risacher has made enough progress in his recovery from a left knee bone contusion to resume practicing. The Hawks will likely recall Risacher later Sunday or Monday, at which point a more definitive target date for the second-year forward's return should be available. The Hawks will kick off a four-game week with a matchup Monday against the Pacers.
