The Atlanta Hawks Secure Vit Krejci with Four-Year $10 Million Contract Through 2027-28 Season

The Atlanta Hawks have secured Vit Krejci, a promising young guard, with a four-year, $10 million contract that extends through the 2027-28 NBA season. The deal, reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and negotiated by Krejci’s agents at Octagon Basketball, ensures the 24-year-old’s continued presence on the Hawks’ roster.

Originally drafted 37th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, Krejci spent his rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder before moving to the Hawks during the 2022 offseason.

His tenure in Atlanta saw him appear in 22 games during the 2023-24 season, where he showcased improvements in his game, averaging 6.1 points per game with efficient shooting splits of .490/.412/.833.

Krejci’s journey also included stints with the Hawks’ G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, where he demonstrated versatility with averages of 8.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game over 13 appearances.

The decision to retain Krejci underscores Atlanta’s commitment to bolstering its roster depth following significant offseason moves, including the departure of Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans. This trade, orchestrated by Hawks president Landry Fields, aimed to reshape the team’s strategy around three-time All-Star point guard Trae Young.

Despite finishing as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference and facing a playoff exit, the Hawks’ offseason maneuvers, including Krejci’s contract extension, reflect a strategic shift towards reinforcing their lineup amidst a competitive conference dominated by teams like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks.