The Philadelphia 76ers don’t need a long look to see where trouble could show up this season: the three-point line. Even with the front office adding help, the roster still feels like it needs more punch from deep, especially with so many shot creators already in place. That’s why Vit Krejci stands out as a trade name worth watching.
Krejci is currently buried on the Trail Blazers bench, and that situation looks unlikely to improve. Portland has a crowded backcourt, and his role from last season is expected to shrink even further as the roster crunch tightens. For a team like Philadelphia, that kind of setup can create a clean opening to go after a low-cost shooter in a midseason deal.
The appeal is obvious. Krejci has hit 39.3 percent of his career three-pointers, and he’s never been shy about letting it fly. He’s the kind of player who can give a team instant spacing without needing the ball much to be effective.
That matters for the 76ers because last season they sat in the bottom third of the league in three-point makes, attempts per game, and shooting percentage. That level of production won’t cut it now, especially with the revamped lineup built around two new All-Stars in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, plus other established veterans.
Portland’s lack of a stable role for Krejci makes him a logical trade candidate, and Philadelphia could use exactly that type of affordable fix. If the front office wants to keep stacking low-cost answers to its shooting problem, the Czech guard should be on the list.
There’s more to Krejci than just the jumper, too. He can handle some secondary playmaking and act as a connector in stretches, and his 6'8" frame gives him extra value for a team that wants shooting without giving up too much size. He’s not a stopper, but his length helps enough to keep him playable.
The 76ers need as much perimeter shooting as they can get to get the most out of the roster they’ve built. Vit Krejci may not be a name that jumps off the page, but at a projected low cost, he looks like the kind of under-the-radar trade target Philadelphia should have in mind.
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