Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher, Kristaps Porzingis nearing return

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher and center Kristaps Porzingis are getting closer to a return to the lineup.

Both players have missed the last eight games, Risacher with a bone contusion on his left knee and Porzingis with left Achilles tendinitis. The Hawks are 4-4 in their absence.

On Monday, the Hawks said Risacher will miss Monday's matinee against the visiting Indiana Pacers and is considered day-to-day moving forward. Porzingis has returned to basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in one week.