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Last night’s game in Sacramento was supposed to be a welcome back party for New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown, who coached the Kings for two and a half mostly solid seasons until he was unceremoniously canned last December.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / January 15

'There’s a Not a Selfish Bone In His Body' – Sacramento Kings Forward Gets Praise For 'Revenge Game' Against Former Team

Precious Achiuwa put up season highs in scoring and rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings secure a 112-101 home victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night for their third win in a row.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 5

NBA Notes: Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr, Kings, Precious Achiuwa, Pelicans

The Bucks confirmed Tuesday that Kevin Porter Jr. underwent successful meniscus surgery and is expected to miss about four more weeks. Porter was already rehabbing a left ankle sprain when he injured the knee during on-court work last week.

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NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 5

Precious Achiuwa Gets Honest on What He Can Bring to Kings

The Sacramento Kings made a minor move yesterday on the fringes of their roster, but it could have a big impact on the court. It was clear that Isaac Jones was on the outside looking in in terms of a rotational spot, but newly signed Precious Achiuwa could step right into a big role night one in his Kings debut.

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NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 4

How Precious Achiuwa Can Immediately Help Kings Find Success

The Sacramento Kings have made a move to bolster their front-court depth by signing veteran Precious Achiuwa after waiving Isaac Jones in a much-needed move to balance out the roster.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 4

Kings to sign former first-round pick

The Kings have reached a contract agreement with free agent forward/center Precious Achiuwa, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). According to Charania, Sacramento is expected to waive second-year forward Isaac Jones in order to make room on the roster for Achiuwa.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 3

Kings reportedly showing interest in Precious Achiuwa

The Kings are weighing a move for veteran big man Precious Achiuwa, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. And if a deal gets done, Isaac Jones will likely be the roster casualty, per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Reunion cut short for Miami Heat former first-round pick

The statistic was fun while it lasted. After signing Precious Achiuwa to a non-guaranteed contract, the Miami Heat briefly had all of their last seven first-round picks on their roster.

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / October 18

Miami Heat’s Precious Achiuwa Joins Top NBA Free Agent List

Precious Achiuwa’s second stint with the Miami Heat seems to be coming to a close. According to a report, the veteran center has been told that the Heat are going to add him to a group of players set to be waived ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / September 29

Miami Heat's Precious Achiuwa Deal Will Have NBA Teams Watching

Precious Achiuwa’s free agency ended recently with a return to the Miami Heat. For roughly one month, Achiuwa was linked to the Heat as a potential addition, but it was reported that Miami would likely wait a while to bring him in.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 24

Heat agree to one-year deal with Precious Achiuwa

The Heat have agreed to a one-year contract with big man Precious Achiuwa, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). It’s a non-guaranteed, minimum-salary deal, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald (Twitter link).

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / September 9

Former Knicks free agent big man could go unsigned this offseason

Former New York Knicks big man Precious Achiuwa is still a free agent with less than a month before preseason begins for most teams. Despite proving to be an impactful piece for a competitive New York team, the Knicks have already established that they are ready to move on.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / August 27

Former Raptors Center Precious Achiuwa Is Still Without NBA Job

Former Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa is still looking for a new team. The 25-year-old entered the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent and he still remains unsigned by any NBA team.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 9

Knicks' Forward Should Sign Soon

The New York Knicks have yet to bring back Precious Achiuwa after his contract expired at the end of the season. Achiuwa, 25, has emerged into a solid role player in the NBA, averaging 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Knicks this past season.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 11

Knicks' Precious Achiuwa Recognized in NBA Re-Draft

New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa is five years into his career in the NBA, and he's already been part of three teams. The No. 20 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft was chosen by the Miami Heat, but had a pit stop with the Toronto Raptors before heading to the Knicks in the OG Anunoby trade.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2024

Three veterans competing for Knicks' last roster spot

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 20, 2024

Why Knicks Aren't Signing Precious Achiuwa Yet

The New York Knicks are still in need of a backup center, but weeks after the initial free agency wave, the team is remaining patient and quiet, waiting for what's to come.