Hawks Won't Trade Zaccharie Risacher For Anthony Davis

Merlin sees the Hawks dug in. Atlanta has no interest in including 2024 No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher even in a hypothetical offer for a star, and Hawks sources "pushed back hard" on reports otherwise. The team admits Risacher "has struggled in his second season" but points to late rookie flashes that "inspired such optimism about his development internally." Merlin smells patience, not panic. By protecting a young asset the Hawks are betting on growth over a headline move. With teams like Dallas chasing prospects and expiring contracts, Atlanta is more likely to double down on development and minutes for Risacher than trade him away.