Vit Krejci Undergoes Surgery, Long Absence Ahead for Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers announced that Vit Krejci has undergone successful surgery to repair a fracture in his left ankle. The club said the injury happened in the November 4 game against the Phoenix Suns.

Although the operation was reported to have gone smoothly, the recovery time for the player has not yet been clarified. Krejci will be re-examined after eight weeks, when the medical staff will evaluate his progress.

There are also some transfer market rumors in the news. A market report suggests the Miami Heat have been looking at Zach LaVine. In addition, the Utah Jazz have lost an important player to an injury to Lauri Markkanen. How long the Finnish player will be sidelined was not specified.