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Trail Blazers Acquire Vit Krejci as Hawks Take Duop Reath and Two Future Seconds

The move pairs Portland’s need for shooting with Atlanta’s push for future picks.

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 05, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Jan 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) looks on during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Jan 2, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Portland traded injured center Duop Reath and two second-round picks to Atlanta for guard Vit Krejci, four days before the NBA trade deadline.
  • The picks to the Hawks are Portland’s 2027 second-rounder, which returns a previously dealt Atlanta pick, and a 2030 second via the New York Knicks.
  • Reath recently underwent season-ending surgery to repair a right foot stress fracture, and analysts expect Atlanta to treat him primarily as a roster asset rather than on-court help.
  • Krejci, a 6-foot-8 guard shooting roughly 42% from three and averaging 9.0 points this season, addresses Portland’s league-worst three-point accuracy.
  • Krejci is on a low-cost deal with a non-guaranteed year and a team option beyond this season, while Reath’s contract expires this summer, underscoring Atlanta’s emphasis on draft capital and flexibility after earlier roster changes.