Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher will miss at least another week for the Atlanta Hawks. Porzingis sits out his sixth straight game with left Achilles tendinitis, while Risacher, the 2024 No. 1 pick, is sidelined with a left knee bone contusion. Both are scheduled for re-evaluation in about a week.

Porzingis has managed just 17 games since his offseason trade from Boston, averaging 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds. His continued absence leaves the Hawks thin in the frontcourt during a crucial stretch. Risacher, averaging 11.2 points in 36 games, misses his sixth consecutive contest, hampering the rookie's development and Atlanta's wing depth.

The Hawks have struggled to find consistency, and these extended injuries test their roster's resilience. With both players out, Atlanta must rely on bench production to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The timeline for their return will be closely monitored as the season progresses.