Risacher’s presumed top-5 impact and the lottery odds narrative illustrate how bottom teams influence Wizards’ pick value, framing the Knicks’ asset as a flexible trading chip.

Risacher is anticipated to grow into a higher-leverage role through increased reps, potentially contributing as a wing with development in scoring and defense as he climbs the rotation.

Risacher contributed as a rotational wing shooter in Atlanta’s A-team, testing his perimeter game against Houston’s jumbo front. His role signals the Hawks' emphasis on depth and floor spacing.

Risacher showed promising scoring after the All-Star break; rosters changes could alter his minutes, but his 3-point shooting and versatility keep him as a viable late-round target.

Risacher, the lone No.1 pick not yet in the top 100 by Year 2, has a strong playoff-ready context in Atlanta. With steady growth and a better surrounding cast, he could ride a rising Hawks trajectory into the list.