Vít

Krejčí

After reaching double figures in five of six games, Krejčí entered Thursday’s game having totaled eight points on 3-of-11 shooting over his last two. The Trail Blazers’ wing was considerably better against the Bulls, shooting 3-of-8 from three and putting up 14 points. Krejčí is still not at a point where he needs to be rostered in most leagues, but he’s capable of nights like Thursday every so often.

Krejčí is most valuable to category league managers needing points and three-pointers, and he came through on Wednesday. The 17 points and three three-pointers were the most in a game for him since arriving in Portland. However, the limited production in the other fantasy-relevant categories makes Krejčí little more than a specialist in deep leagues. Portland completes its pre-break portion of the schedule on Thursday against the Jazz.

Sharpe’s calf flared up during Friday’s game against the Grizzlies and he’s subsequently been ruled out for Saturday’s game with the same injury. His absence led to more minutes for Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejčí on Friday and it should play out similarly on Saturday.

Sharpe finished the second quarter of Friday’s game but did not return for the third, with the Trail Blazers eventually declaring him done for the night with a left calf injury. His early exit has led to more minutes for Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejčí, with the latter knocking down two three-pointers and scoring 11 points.

Two days removed from being acquired from the Hawks, Krejčí made his Trail Blazers debut on Tuesday. Portland has needed three-point shooting for quite some time, and it was clear that Krejčí knew the assignment. He fired up six three-pointers, making one, in his 14 minutes of action. While he isn’t worth the risk in fantasy leagues due to what’s likely to be a limited role, Krejčí may have a better chance of locking down consistent playing time in Portland than he did in Atlanta.

From a percentage standpoint, Krejčí has been one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters this season, making 42.3 percent of his 5.2 attempts per game. And he’s had some big moments, most notably a November 10 win over the Clippers in which he hit eight three-pointers. That said, Krejčí’s move to Portland does not move the needle in fantasy basketball. Also, the trade calls into question the Trail Blazers’ plans for Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko, two two-way contract players approaching their respective 50-game limits. Portland may not be done wheeling and dealing before Thursday’s trade deadline.

Added to the Hawks’ injury report earlier Saturday, Krejčí is officially out. His absence coincides with Jalen Johnson’s return from a one-game absence, so Johnson will reclaim his place in the starting lineup.

Krejčí is a new addition to the Hawks’ injury report. While his production has not made him a factor in fantasy basketball with Zaccharie Risacher out, he has provided depth off the bench. However, Risacher is also questionable for Saturday, and his return would lessen the impact of Krejčí’s absence if he can’t play.

Risacher has missed the last three weeks with a knee injury. The 20-year-old small forward has a chance to return Saturday given his questionable listing. If he remains out, Corey Kispert and Vit Krejčí will continue to see extra minutes, though neither are worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.

Atlanta will be incredibly shorthanded for this game, with Jalen Johnson (calf) and Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) both sidelined. Krejci and Koloko will join the starting group, and there should be extra minutes off the bench available for Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell.