Vit Krejci undergoes ankle surgery, out at least eight weeks

Portland Trail Blazers' 26-year-old player Vit Krejci underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his left ankle. According to the team's statement, the operation was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Ken Jung at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedics.

Krejci suffered the injury in the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 4. Following the surgery, he will begin the rehabilitation process immediately. Doctors will evaluate his progress after 8 weeks.

The player has come off the bench in seven games this season. Averaging 10.3 minutes per game, Krejci has produced 2.7 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists. His field goal percentage is 30 percent.

Born in Strakonice, Krejci was selected 37th in the 2020 draft. The player made his debut in 2021 and has appeared in 214 games for the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland. He began his career in Spain with Casademont Zaragoza and played 13 games in the Basketball Champions League. He also took part in the Czech national team at the 2022 and 2025 EuroBasket tournaments.