Krejci will come off the bench Thursday night against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Krejci drew a spot start Tuesday given the absence of Zaccharie Risacher, but he'll retreat to a bench role now that Atlanta's starting five has returned to health. Krejci has cooled off a bit lately but has really had his shot working at times over his last five appearances off the bench, averaging 16.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 25.8 minutes during that span.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Comes up short in start
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Krejci produced nine points (3-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Pistons.
Krejci moved into the starting lineup for the first time this season, replacing Zaccharie Risacher, who was ruled out due to a hip injury. While he did manage to log a season-high 36 minutes, it would appear as though his hot shooting has come to a temporary end. He has now scored 16 points in total over his past two games, going 6-for-16 from the floor.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Starting sans Risacher
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Krejci will start Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
With Zaccharie Risacher (hip) sidelined, Krejci will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over his last five appearances, the 25-year-old has averaged 16.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 25.8 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Drills six triples in win
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Krejci finished Thursday's 132-122 win over the Jazz with 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-8 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and three steals over 32 minutes.
Krejci couldn't miss early, as he dropped in a quick 17 points (6-6 FG, 5-5 3Pt) in his first 11 minutes of play. He's been in a nice groove over the past four games with averages of 19.0 points on 63.4 percent shooting to go with 2.5 assists and 4.8 treys per contest.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Fails to score in loss
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Krejci posted zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Friday's 109-97 loss to the Raptors.
Krejci missed all three of his shot attempts, failing to score for the first time this season. Even at this early stage in the season, Atlanta is running with a relatively shallow rotation on most nights. Krejci appears to be considered a nightly piece at this stage, albeit an unimpactful one.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Hits three in loss
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Krejci provided three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Sunday's 117-109 loss to the Cavaliers.
Krejci does not appear to have a prominent role within Atlanta's rotation, even with the injury to Trae Young (knee) and the absence of Keaton Wallace (illness). Unless more injuries occur, Krejci will likely remain buried in the depth chart.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Ups offensive contributions in loss
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Krejci totaled 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one assist across 22 minutes during Saturday's 117-100 loss to the Thunder.
Krejci took advantage of extended minutes with several Hawks regulars sidelined, contributing across the board by hitting a trio of three-pointers and adding two steals. While he typically projects as a deeper reserve in Atlanta's rotation, he could continue to see meaningful opportunities if ankle injuries to Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson persist.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Not starting Thursday
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Krejci is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
With Zaccharie Risacher back from a rest day, Krejci will return to the second unit, where his minutes will see a sizeable dip. Krejci has averaged at least 20 minutes per game in each of the last two seasons with Atlanta, making 79 regular-season appearances (30 starts).
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Quiet despite spot start
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Krejci finished with seven points (2-8 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's preseason win over Miami.
Krejci was given the starting nod after it was announced Atlanta would be resting the majority of its rotation. The coaching staff leaned heavily on the bench, meaning Krejci was limited to just 20 minutes. Despite the modest performance, Krejci has a chance to carve out a consistent, albeit low-volume role again this season. Barring multiple injuries to other players, expect to see him serving as the ninth or tenth man in the rotation on most nights.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Starting vs. Miami
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Krejci will start in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
With Atlanta's usual starting five taking a seat against Miami, Krejci will get the starting nod. The 25-year-old mainly came off the bench for the Hawks in 2024-25, during which he averaged 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 20.2 minutes per game in 57 regular-season outings (16 starts).
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Adds double figures off bench
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Krejci produced 10 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one block across 13 minutes during Saturday's 122-116 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Krejci was far more efficient in his second showing of the preseason, as he was held to four points in 10 minutes during Monday's exhibition against the Rockets. The 25-year-old served in a rotation role a year ago for the Hawks, averaging 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 57 regular-season appearances, and he appears set for a similar role heading into his fifth NBA season.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Doesn't score in season-ending loss
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Krejci provided zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in eight minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Heat.
Krejci was the only Hawks player to play but not log double-digit minutes in Friday's Play-In Game loss. The 24-year-old guard missed a significant chunk of time due to an adductor injury but still managed to make 57 regular-season appearances, including 16 starts. Across Krejci's 57 regular-season outings, he averaged 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 20.2 minutes.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Questionable for Monday
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Krejci (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Krejci has been sidelined for the Hawks' last 10 games due to a non-displaced lumbar fracture. He's progressed enough in his recovery to be given the questionable tag for Monday's game, but he'll have to at least go through pregame warmups before a determination on his status is made. Krejci was averaging 10.6 points, 3.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds over 27.2 minutes across the 20 games prior to his injury.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Heads to G League for rehab
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Atlanta assigned Krejci to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
The Hawks announced Feb. 12 that Krejci was diagnosed with a non-displaced lumbar fracture and would be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks. He's presumably going to the G League to start ramping up again, so the assignment could be a sign that he'll soon be ready to start playing in games for Atlanta.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Krejci (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Krejci sustained the lower back contusion on a hard fall in the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Magic. The 24-year-old's next chance to play will come after the All-Star break against the Magic on Feb. 20. Caris LeVert and Terance Mann are candidates for an uptick in playing time with Krejci on the shelf.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Leaves with back issue
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Krejci exited in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Magic due to an apparent back injury, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Krejci was fouled hard and landed on his back, but he managed to make his free-throw attempt before checking out of the game with 7:43 remaining in the fourth quarter to be assessed further. The 24-year-old will most likely be shut down for the remainder of the contest.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Multiple career highs despite loss
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Krejci dropped 20 points (6-13 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven assists, three steals, two rebounds and two blocks in 35 minutes during Saturday's 117-94 loss to the Raptors.
In one of the best performances of his young career, the fourth-year guard logged career-best marks in points and three-pointers made while also matching his career high in steals and recording a season high in assists in the process. Krejci has been picking up steam of late, averaging 12.2 points and 3.9 assists while shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 48.5 percent from deep in January. Although the Hawks have been without forwards like Jalen Johnson (shoulder), Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) and De'Andre Hunter (illness), Krejci has become a staple in their guard rotation, and his volume shouldn't take too much of a hit when they eventually return. He'll next take the court Monday against the Timberwolves.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Nails three triples in loss
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Krejci racked up nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound and three assists across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 loss to Detroit.
Krejci has seen a significant increase since being inserted into the starting lineup in his last eight outings, averaging 10.9 points, 3.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 27.8 minutes. Krejci has also been scorching the nets from behind the arc over that span, converting 50.0 percent of his 5.0 three-point attempts.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Checks back in
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Krejci (undisclosed) has returned to Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Krejci went back to the locker room with an undisclosed injury, but he's since checked back into the contest. Krejci should receive as many minutes as he can handle the rest of the way for the shorthanded Hawks.
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Hawks' Vit Krejci: Goes to locker room
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Krejci went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The reason for Krejci's exit is unknown, but he'll head back to the locker room for further evaluation. The Hawks are already rather thin due to injuries, though Krejci's departure could mean more minutes for Keaton Wallace, Garrison Mathews and Daeqwon Plowden.
