Precious Achiuwa has a new NBA team

Precious Achiuwa Signs with Sacramento Kings

Free agent center Precious Achiuwa has agreed to join the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The team plans to waive second-year center Isaac Jones to create a roster spot for Achiuwa.

Player Background and Career

Achiuwa, selected 20th overall by the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Draft, is entering his sixth NBA season. He was waived by the Heat before the 2025–26 season.

Over five seasons, Achiuwa has played 320 regular-season games with the Heat, Raptors, and Knicks, averaging 7.6 points and 5.7 rebounds in about 20 minutes per game.

Last season, he appeared in 66 games for New York, including 10 starts, posting averages of 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

Roster Changes

The Kings are expected to waive Isaac Jones, who is in his second season with the team. Jones has averaged 1.0 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.7 minutes per game.

Additional Interest

Before signing with Sacramento, Achiuwa attracted attention from several EuroLeague teams, as reported by Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.

"Free agent Precious Achiuwa, a 2020 first-round pick, has agreed to join the Sacramento Kings, who are expected to waive Isaac Jones to clear a roster spot."
"He was originally selected 20th overall by the Heat in the 2020 NBA Draft."
"Over five NBA seasons, Achiuwa has appeared in 320 regular-season games with the Heat, Raptors, and Knicks, averaging 7.6 points and 5.7 rebounds in 20 minutes per game."
"Last season, he played 66 games (10 starts) for New York, posting 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game."
"Jones, 25, was in his second season with the Kings, averaging 1.0 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.7 minutes per contest."

Author's summary: Precious Achiuwa has joined the Sacramento Kings, replacing Isaac Jones, aiming to reinvigorate his NBA career as he enters his sixth season.

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