The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for center Duop Reath and two future second-round draft picks, according to sources via ESPN. The deal sends one of the league's most efficient perimeter shooters to Portland as the Hawks look to reshape their rotation.
Krejci has emerged as a significant rotational piece this season, averaging 9 points per game. His primary value has come from his outside shooting, where he is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest on a 42.3% clip. That shooting percentage currently ranks in the top 20 across the NBA, making him a high-value asset for a Blazers team looking to add floor spacing.
In return, the Hawks receive Duop Reath, who has provided steady frontcourt minutes for Portland this year. The addition of two future second-round picks provides Atlanta with further flexibility for future roster moves. The specific years and protections for the draft picks involved in the transaction have not yet been disclosed.
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