Everyone knew Zaccharie Risacher needed time to develop, but now he has been moved to the bench. There’s still a chance for him to play up to his draft status.

Newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga's eneregy, defense and statistical contributions all shined in his Hawks debut on Tuesday.

Jonathan Kuminga scores 27 points as Hawks down Wizards 119-98.

Tuesday marked the first time since the Hawks traded him on Jan. 7 that Trae Young has set foot in the Atlanta arena he called home for nearly eight years.

The Hawks sit four games behind the 76ers for sixth place, 3 1/2 games behind the Magic and the Heat for a spot as the seventh or eighth seed. The Hawks cannot afford to slip.

The changes did not unfold smoothly, with the Hawks ending up in a battle with a tanking Nets team.

The Hawks won their first game after the All-Star break, downing the 76ers on the road 117-107.

Hawks GM Onsi Saleh says the team is excited about the newly acquired Jonathan Kuminga and what he can bring on both sides of the ball.

Young player growth, a playoff push and appraising the veterans are among the Hawks' post-All-Star Game storylines.