NBA Market: Blazers Improve Their Roster with Czech Vit Krejci
Movements continue, this time between those of Oregon and Atlanta Hawks with rounds in between
NBA Market: The Atlanta Hawks have traded guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Duop Reath and two future second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
In the deal, Portland will send Atlanta a 2027 second-round pick originally belonging to the Hawks, along with a 2030 second-round pick via the New York Knicks.
Krejci has averaged nine points and 2.2 three-pointers per game, shooting 42.3% from beyond the arc, a percentage ranking him among the top 20 in the NBA. His arrival provides the Trail Blazers with increased floor spacing as they compete for a play-in spot this season.
The guard, who has spent four of his five NBA seasons in Atlanta, is also converting 44.6% of catch-and-shoot three-pointers, placing him 16th out of 179 qualified league players with a minimum of 100 attempts, according to GeniusIQ data.
Following this move, the Hawks now hold seven future second-round picks, as reported by ESPN. The transaction also allows them to create roster space if they decide to waive Reath.
Krejci has two more years on his contract after this season and will be eligible for an extension next summer. On the other hand, Reath underwent foot surgery on Thursday, concluding his season.
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