Precious Achiuwa Signs with Sacramento Kings
Free agent center Precious Achiuwa has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Achiuwa, a 2020 first-round draft pick, is entering his sixth NBA season.
The Kings plan to waive second-year center Isaac Jones to free up a roster spot for Achiuwa.
Background and Career Stats
Achiuwa was waived by the Miami Heat before the 2025–26 season. He was originally selected 20th overall by the Heat in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Over five NBA seasons, Achiuwa has played 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 appeared in 66 games (including 10 starts) for the New York Knicks, posting 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Roster Moves and Interest from Europe
Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews reported that several EuroLeague teams also showed interest in signing the 26-year-old forward.
"The Kings are expected to waive second-year center Isaac Jones to make roster space to sign Achiuwa."
Isaac Jones, 25, has been with the Kings for two seasons, averaging 1.0 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.7 minutes per game.
Summary
Precious Achiuwa's signing with the Kings offers him a fresh start after Miami waived him, while Sacramento adjusts its roster by releasing Isaac Jones.
Author's note: Achiuwa's move highlights NBA teams' ongoing roster adjustments, balancing young talent and experience.