Krejci Deal Gives Blazers a Shooting Lift and Depth Boost

Portland lands Vit Krejci from Atlanta for Duop Reath and two second-round picks, a move aimed at adding shooting and wing depth as the Blazers try to improve their weak 3-point shooting. Krejci shoots about 42% from three this season and has a team-friendly, minimum-salary contract through 2027-28 with no guaranteed money beyond this year, making it a cost-efficient add while cap-space considerations linger for potential moves like extending Avdija. Analysts from ESPN, CBS, and The Athletic generally praised the deal as a smart move for Portland, though Hawks perspectives were mixed, and fan reactions ranged from enthusiastic to reserved about the trade’s impact.}