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.

When the Kristaps Porzingis trade went down, a lot of people saw it as a short sighted gamble. The reaction focused on his injury history and inconsistent availability.

While Kristaps Porzingis has resumed basketball activities, he'll still be out a while longer, according to the Hawks, who announced

In one mock scenario highlighted by Yahoo, Atlanta send Porzingis to Golden State in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and sharpshooter Buddy Hield, along with a future pick swap. Porzingis’ contract expires after this season, so perhaps it could be a move to keep an eye on as time goes on.

The former Celtics center is dealing with a new injury that will put the Hawks in a tough spot leading up to the trade deadline.

Kristaps Porzingis returns to basketball activity, will miss at least another week

Porzingis (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against the Pacers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks ' official site reports.

Kristaps Porzingis is already missing Trae Young. With the Atlanta Hawks sending star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster

Kristaps Porzingis will not play against his former team Saturday night, and the Celtics likely will be down a starter against Atlanta.