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.
Precious Achiuwa will be a free agent this offseason and is unlikely to return to the New York Knicks, per Steve Popper of NewsDay. The Knicks’ decision to part ways with Achiuwa, a Bronx native and versatile big man, signifies a notable shift as the team prepares for the 2025-26 season.
The New York Knicks are looking for ways to improve the roster, both in small and large ways. With Precious Achiuwa unlikely to return to the Knicks next season, they are in need of a player who can play both power forward and center.
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The New York Knicks are expected to look a bit different next season. With Tom Thibodeau out as head coach, the team will have a different feel to it for the first time in several years.
The New York Knicks are not likely to hold on to free agent Precious Achiuwa, per a Newsday report. Achiuwa averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds a game this past season.
The New York Knicks have a likely departure on their hands.
The New York Knicks appear set to lose some Precious moments. Previewing the list of Knicks free agents for Newsday, insider Steve Popper hinted that Precious Achiuwa is unlikely to return for a third season in Manhattan.
After reaching their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, the New York Knicks fell to the Indiana Pacers and now face a pivotal offseason filled with tough decisions, including the futures of several free agents.
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to have quite the task on their hands this offseason, as they'll be certain to attempt to retain Guerschon Yabusele, who they took a gamble on last season, penning him to a one-year deal.
The New York Knicks are locked in with their roster for their playoff run, but there is a bunch of hypothetical "what ifs" that surround the team. One of those is a potential trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder that would send Precious Achiuwa and Tyler Kolek to the No.
Despite resting a few key players, the New York Knicks fought strongly against an energized Detroit Pistons squad but fell short of claiming a victory Thursday, losing by a score of 115-106.
Acquired in the OG Anunoby trade last January, Precious Achiuwa has been the primary backup power forward for the New York Knicks. He has made spot starts because of injuries, his defensive effort is always reliable, and his versatility to play power forward and center has been valuable to the Knicks on many occasions.
The New York Knicks could significantly change their bench unit this offseason. That area of the roster has been by far their weakest point, costing them winnable games throughout the season.
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, who missed the first 58 games of the season while recovering from ankle surgery, was “really good” on Friday in his first game back, head coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters, including Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.
The Knicks' chances at a hot start to their new campaign took a blow on Sunday.
Knicks reserve power forward/center Precious Achiuwa has strained his left hamstring, and will be shelved for two to four weeks, the team announced Sunday.
The Knicks still have one roster spot up for grabs ahead of the 2024-25 season. On Sunday, the team signed Marcus Morris Sr. to an Exhibit 9 contract, and the veteran forward will join a pair of other players battling for the team's final roster spot.
The New York Knicks’ front office, led by president of basketball operations Leon Rose, has established a winning culture on the verge of ultimate success.
Achiuwa became a free agent when the Knicks failed to extend him a $6.3M qualifying offer. They wound up re-signing him for slightly less that amount.
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.
The Knicks’ biggest need is a backup for center Mitchell Robinson. Who is out there for the Knicks to grab?
The New York Knicks aren't extending a qualifying offer to big man Precious Achiuwa, but that doesn't mean he won't ultimately end up with them ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
Precious Achiuwa played a big role in the New York Knicks’ Thursday night win over the Philadelphia 76ers. But it wasn’t too long ago that Achiwua was merely an afterthought in a trade that was primarily about adding OG Anunoby.
Many have cited the trade to get OG Anunoby as the catalyst for the drastic turn of events, but there's another player to credit.
As the New York Knicks head into the NBA All-Star Break, they have had strong play of late from Precious Achiuwa. The New York Knicks have had a great first half of the season, as they have found themselves as a top-4 team in the Eastern Conference and look like a title contender.
The New York Knicks are trying to build a championship roster and continue to take the steps to move in that direction, even if they haven't been able to trade for a big star just yet.
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