Risacher is in the conversation for the Rookie of the Year award alongside Stephon Castle and Alex Sarr. Castle seems to be the frontrunner for the award after the season he's having with the San Antonio Spurs, but if Risacher can finish the year off strong, he may make it a tight race.

Trae Young has accepted a role with Oklahoma as an assistant GM for the men's basketball program, he announced on NBA Today with @malika_andrews. Making a difference with his alma mater 👏 pic.twitter.com/FeJNFbsKZW

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young made both college basketball and NBA news with his latest announcement on Monday. Young appears to be following a recent move made by Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, who also made a similar announcement.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is following Steph Curry and joining his alma mater as an assistant general manager.

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young made sure to complete 20 assists on Sunday, although the last one really didn't count on the stat sheet. Young led the way for the Hawks as they destroyed the Milwaukee Bucks 145-124.

Former OU guard Trae Young announced on NBA Today he's accepted a role as assistant general manager. He's also donating $1 million to the program.

Young is probable for Tuesday's game against Portland due to right Achillies tendinitis, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

On Sunday, the 35-38 Atlanta Hawks will head to Fiserv Forum to take on the reeling 40-33 Milwaukee Bucks. With Atlanta on a two-game losing streak and Milwauk

The Atlanta Hawks are fighting within the Play-In race ... and making the playoffs is a real possibility for the group. Trae Young has always let it be known that he wants to win, and the team ...