Vít Krejčí has been a solid role player for the Atlanta Hawks over the last few seasons.
The five-year NBA veteran is currently averaging 9.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 42.3% from three-point range in 46 games.
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On Sunday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Krejčí is being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Via Charania: “The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Krejci has averaged 9 points and 2.2 3-pointers made per game on 42.3% shooting, which ranks top 20 in the NBA.”
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Krejci has averaged 9 points and 2.2 3-pointers made per game on 42.3% shooting, which ranks top 20 in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/3MAOTnks5M
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 1, 2026
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Here’s what people around the NBA world were saying about the deal:
@DuckingTheTax: “Think the Kispert/CJ addition kinda crowded out Krejci, but he has been a legit rotation guy this year. Is on a minimum contract for 2 more years after this year. Should definitely help out in Portland.”
Yahoo Sports: “BREAKING: The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two future second-round picks, per @ShamsCharania . The move allows Atlanta to create roster space with seven future second-round picks at their disposal.”
Keith Smith: “Interesting trade between the Blazers and Hawks. Krejci is a helpful player, but had been replaced in Atlanta by Corey Kispert in the same role. Reath is out for the season, so Atlanta likely waives him to create a roster spot. Christian Koloko conversion eventually? No salary or roster relief for Portland in this. Still need to create a couple of roster spots to convert Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love.”
@MasterClutch_: “Vit Krejci is a certainly solid shooter, averaging 9.0 points with 42.3% from three (TOP 20 in the NBA) One of the Blazers’ weaknesses is this area and Krejci will undoubtedly be able to contribute in this regard from the second unit Also, there’s little risk in the trade, Duop Reath was announced as out for the entire season just a few days ago It’s worth trying for a couple of seconds”
@YossiGozlan: “Vit Krejci was very productive at the minimum but became expendable after the Hawks acquired Corey Kispert. They now have 7 second-round picks and have plenty of tax space to take on more bad money. They’d likely cut Duop Reath/N’Faly Dante to free a roster spot to do so.”
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The Hawks are currently the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 24-27 record in 51 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak.
On Tuesday night, the Hawks will visit the Miami Heat.
As for the Trail Blazers, they are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 23-26 record in 49 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game losing streak.
On Sunday, the Trail Blazers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oregon.
