Portland Trail Blazers Acquire Vit Krejci in Trade with Atlanta Hawks
The Portland Trail Blazers have made a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, acquiring forward Vit Krejci in exchange for center Duop Reath and two future second-round draft picks. General manager Joe Cronin confirmed the details of the trade, with Reath and the draft picks heading to Atlanta as part of the deal.
Krejci, a player from the Czech Republic, is currently in his fifth NBA season. He has been averaging 9.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 22.3 minutes per game over 46 games this season, including eight starts, with the Atlanta Hawks. The Trail Blazers noted that Krejci has been shooting 46.4% from the field and an impressive 42.3% from 3-point range.
With an average of 2.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, Krejci's shooting from beyond the arc ranks among the top 20 in the NBA. He has maintained a shooting percentage of over 40% from 3-point range in the last two seasons as well. The Trail Blazers have announced that Krejci will wear jersey number 27 during his time with the team.
In conclusion, the Portland Trail Blazers have added forward Vit Krejci to their roster in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, sending center Duop Reath and two future second-round draft picks in return. Krejci's strong shooting from 3-point range and consistent performance over the past seasons make him a valuable addition to the team.