Blazers' Vit Krejci Suffers Left Ankle Fracture
The Portland forward was hurt late in a win over the Phoenix Suns and will miss time after the fracture was confirmed.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
Portland Trail Blazers forward Vit Krejci fractured his left ankle late in the third quarter of a 132-119 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Coach Micah Nori disclosed the fracture after the game.
Why it matters
Krejci's injury removes a rotation contributor from a Blazers roster already missing Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe. Portland was short-handed when it lost to the Lakers in an NBA Cup game on Friday.
Krejci posted five points, three rebounds and two assists in 12 minutes before the injury, after averaging 7.2 points in about 19 minutes per game since his February trade from Atlanta. The injury report lists a left ankle fracture, and no return timeline has been announced.
The players
Vit Krejci
Czech forward who joined the Portland Trail Blazers in February after a trade from the Atlanta Hawks.
Ja Morant
Memphis-drafted point guard and former All-Star who is currently sidelined by a Grade 2 left hamstring strain with Portland.
The details
Krejci was hurt after trying to draw a charge on Miles Bridges late in the third quarter. Portland still beat Phoenix 132-119 but ruled out Krejci, Morant and Sharpe for Friday's 124-118 NBA Cup loss to the Lakers.
Timeline
Oct. 30: The Blazers announced Morant's Grade 2 left hamstring strain and a four-week re-evaluation.
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Krejci fractured his left ankle in the win over the Suns.
Friday, Nov. 6: Portland lost to the Lakers without Krejci.
Season Trajectory
Krejci's February trade from Atlanta was meant to add depth to a Portland roster now hit by multiple absences. With Morant still out, the injury leaves the Blazers thinner in the rotation as they continue through the early season.
Krejci's absence reduces Portland's bench options in the rotation. Fantasy managers rostering him should expect his minutes to be redistributed among other forwards until he is cleared.
The takeaway
Injuries to depth players often shape a team's rotation more than headline stars. Watch how Portland redistributes Krejci's minutes over the next several games.
What happens next
Portland hosts the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday at 7 p.m. PT, the next game in which the Blazers' injury situation will be tested.
Further reading
For more on the Blazers' season, see Basketball coverage from Portland.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
