Zaccharie Risacher News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Productive in 26 minutes Risacher amassed 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 109-108 victory over Sacramento.

Impact The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft seems to have settled into a role with minutes in the mid-20s on a nightly basis. He hasn't been consistently producing reliable fantasy numbers, however, posting averages of 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.6 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers over his last five outings while shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 71.4 percent from the line.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for 33 points vs. New York Risacher contributed 33 points (11-18 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 5-9 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 121-116 victory over the Kn...

Impact Risacher endured a shooting slump in the early stages of the season but has been playing better of late, and he's been improving with each passing game. Things seem to have clicked for him since the start of November, and he has scored in double digits in three straight games. This 33-point output represents a career-best mark for him, and although he's not likely to hover around the 20-point mark in most games, his arrow is certainly trending in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher lights up Knicks with breakout game | NBA.com No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher scores 33 points in a breakout performance, helping the Atlanta Hawks rally to beat the New York Knick...

NOVEMBER 7 • NBA.COM

Zaccharie Risacher has biggest night of his young career with 33 points in Hawks' win over Knicks

When asked what it has been like to play four NBA games in six days, rookie Zaccharie Risacher had a succinct response

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hawks vs. Knicks Postgame Press Conference: Zaccharie Risacher

NOVEMBER 7 • YOUTUBE

Zaccharie Risacher scores 33 as Hawks knock off Knicks No.1 overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher scored career highs with 33 points and seven rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 121-116 win...

NOVEMBER 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

#1 Overall Pick Zaccharie Risacher Drops CAREER-HIGH 33 Points! 🔥| November 6, 2024

NOVEMBER 7 • YOUTUBE

No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher scores 33 as Hawks rally late to down Knicks 121-116

No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher scored 33 points and had seven rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks 121-116 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

#1 Draft Pick Zaccharie Risacher drops 33 PTS vs Knicks 🔥 FULL Highlights

NOVEMBER 7 • YOUTUBE

Rookie slump continues Risacher closed Friday's 123-115 loss to the Kings with three points (1-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt) and one rebound across 20 minutes.

Impact Risacher couldn't keep the momentum going after his 17-point effort in the loss to the Wizards on Wednesday, and he had a rough shooting performance this time around. Risacher has scored in single digits in four of his six outings to date, averaging 8.2 points per contest and shooting a worrisome 31.6 percent from the field. It's still early to hit the panic button, but Risacher's efficiency numbers have conspired against his upside thus far, especially since he's expected to remain in the starting unit for the foreseeable future.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 17 points Risacher accumulated 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Risacher enjoyed the best game of his young career Wednesday despite struggling with his outside shot. The 2024 No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft has started in his last three contests, averaging 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals in 29.3 minutes over that span. While Risacher is posting 35.4/23.8/58.3 shooting splits on the season, his defensive prowess is encouraging.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Zaccharie Risacher: 'Back in France I was super athletic, and now I'm just a regular dude' Risacher noticed the difference early. “Back in France I was super athletic, and now I’m just a regular dude,” Risacher said of his adjustme...

OCTOBER 30 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks eye revenge vs. Wizards The top two picks from this year’s NBA Draft will meet for the second time in three days on Wednesday when the Washington Wizards host the A...

OCTOBER 29 • THESTATE.COM

Zaccharie Risacher Shows Promise In First Career Start Zaccharie Risacher is the least-hyped No. 1 overall pick in quite some time. That’s just a fact. It doesn’t take away from his talent as a p...

OCTOBER 28 • SI.COM

Scores 13 points in first start Risacher finished Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder with 13 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes.

Impact Risacher made the first start of his NBA career Sunday and didn't disappoint, scoring in double digits and looking active on the glass. The sample size remains small, but the Frenchman looked much better in a starting role than off the bench, and it wouldn't be surprising if he stays in that role going forward. Three games aren't enough to draw any conclusions, but Risacher notched personal bests in points, rebounds and assists while surpassing the 20-point plateau for the first time.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Making first career start Risacher will start Sunday''s game against the Thunder.

Impact Risacher will enter the starting lineup due to De'Andre Hunter (knee) being ruled out. The No. 1 overall pick has struggled to kick off his career, averaging 6.0 points on just 23.1 percent from the floor through two games, but he will now get an expanded opportunity.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Small steps for Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher with Hornets up next No.1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher will attempt to get more involved offensively when the Atlanta Hawks collide with the visiting Charlott...

OCTOBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'

For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promise

OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos: NBA debut for Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher The No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft played in his first NBA regular-season game Wednesday against the Nets at State Farm Arena.

OCTOBER 24 • AJC.COM

Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher has family far and near on-hand for regular-season debut Though Risacher has played basketball professionally for three years, he has never had the challenge of doing it so far from home.

OCTOBER 23 • AJC.COM

Gets green light Risacher (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact As expected, Risacher is good to go for the regular season after resting during the Hawks' preseason finale. It's unclear if the No. 1 overall pick will start right away, but either way, he's expected to see consistent minutes for a squad that lost a high-usage player in Dejounte Murray (personal) this offseason.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Zach Edey favored; Bronny a long shot

After a strong Summer League and preseason, Edey is atop the ROY oddsboard. Bronny James, however, is far from a contender.

OCTOBER 21

2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Zach Edey favored; Bronny a long shot

Not playing in preseason finale Risacher (rest) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact The Hawks are resting most of their projected starters and reserves, and they won't risk the first overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft in the preseason finale. The Frenchman is slated to play a significant role for the Hawks as a rookie and could even find himself in a starting role in the campaign opener against the Nets next Wednesday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Risacher (rest) is inactive for Wednesday's preseason game versus Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Risacher next opportunity to take the court comes in short order, as Atlanta closes the back-to-back Thursday versus the Thunder. The rookie was solid in his latest preseason appearance, posting 14 points (5-11 FG) and eight rebounds in 23 minutes versus Philadelphia on Monday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Adds 14 bench points Risacher tallied 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 104-89 preseason loss to the 76ers.

Impact Risacher came off the bench again Monday, but he finished the night with a team-high 14 points and fell just two rebounds shy of a double-double. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick continues to impress in the preseason, as he's scored 32 total points in his first two appearances while also showing significant upside on the glass.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Zaccharie Risacher has biggest night of his young career with 33 points in Hawks' win over Knicks

No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher scores 33 as Hawks rally late to down Knicks 121-116

Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'

2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Zach Edey favored; Bronny a long shot