Krejci Undergoes Surgery for Ankle Injury
Portland Trail Blazers forward Vit Krejci had surgery to repair a fractured left ankle suffered in a November game against the Phoenix Suns.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Basketball
The Portland Trail Blazers announced that forward Vit Krejci underwent successful surgery to repair his left ankle, which he fractured during the Nov. 4 game against the Phoenix Suns. Krejci will be re-evaluated in eight weeks.
Why it matters
Krejci has been a bench contributor, and the injury removes depth from a Blazers team that was 6-1 when he got hurt. The timeline affects the rotation as Portland continues the early season.
Krejci averaged 2.7 points in about 10 minutes per game this season, compared with 7.2 points in 19 games off the bench last season after Portland acquired him from the Atlanta Hawks. The Blazers have not announced a timeline beyond the eight-week re-evaluation.
The players
Vit Krejci
Vit Krejci is a 26-year-old forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who previously played for the Atlanta Hawks before Portland acquired him.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are an NBA franchise based in Portland, Oregon, that plays home games at the Moda Center.
Dr. Ken Jung
Dr. Ken Jung is the orthopedic surgeon who performed Krejci's ankle surgery at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedics in Los Angeles.
The details
Krejci fractured his left ankle when he tried to take a charge against Miles Bridges, landed awkwardly, and stayed on the floor. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III helped him off the court, and Dr. Ken Jung performed the surgery at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedics in Los Angeles.
Timeline
Nov. 4, 2025: Krejci fractured his left ankle against the Phoenix Suns.
Nov. 11, 2025: The Blazers announced Krejci's successful ankle surgery.
Early January 2026: Krejci's scheduled check-up is set.
Roadmap
Krejci's injury extends the bench-depth questions that followed Portland's trade for him from Atlanta last season. The Blazers now face the same rotation challenge that shaped their early-season approach.
Krejci's absence affects Portland's bench minutes and any fantasy rosters that had him as depth. Fans should watch the early-January check-up for an update on his return.
The takeaway
Injuries to bench players can quickly reshape a rotation, so teams often rely on depth moves to fill the gap. Monitor the Blazers' official updates for changes to Krejci's timeline.
What happens next
Krejci's scheduled re-evaluation is expected in early January, eight weeks after his surgery.
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