Hawks update medical status for Porzingis, Risacher

Two key rotation players could return soon from injuries.

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (center) goes to the basket for the shot during the first half in a preseason NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Atlanta. Houston Rockets won 133-115 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

By Lauren Williams

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The Hawks provided medical updates for two players who have missed multiple games.

The team said Monday that center Kristaps Porzingis has been participating in basketball activity and the team will re-evaluate him in approximately one week. Porzingis has been dealing with left Achilles tendinitis.

Second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher has progressed in his recovery and the team will upgrade him to day-to-day moving forward. Risacher will miss Monday’s game against the Pacers at State Farm Arena.

Both Porzingis and Risacher have missed the past eight games.

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