Zaccharie Risacher Ruled Out for Tuesday's Game with Left Hip Contusion

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to a left hip contusion, marking his first missed game since October 25. His next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Spurs, with Luke Kennard, Mouhamed Gueye, and Asa Newell potentially seeing increased minutes. The 20-year-old forward, who signed a two-year, $25.77 million contract with the Hawks in July 2024, is currently averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks. As a high-lottery prospect, Risacher has shown significant improvement in his shooting efficiency, hitting nearly 39% from three-point range this season, though his playmaking remains an area for development.