12:27 p.m.: Isaac Jones would likely be waived if the Kings reach a deal with Achiuwa, tweets Brett Siegel of Clutch Points.
11:31 a.m.: THE Kings could soon add a veteran big man. They plan to bring Precious Achiuwatweets NBA insider Jake Fischer.
Sacramento is off to a 2-4 start and is undersized at the power forward position. The Kings are using smaller starting lineups with DeMar DeRozan basically taking care of all four. Overall, they have a disappointing collection of big men outside of the world. Domantas Sabonis.
With Keegan Murray Currently sidelined with a thumb injury, Sabonis is the only non-guard or wing on the roster averaging more than 3.2 points per game.
Sacramento has a deep roster and would have to let go of someone to add Achiuwa. He was waived late in training camp by the Heat, who would have been pushed over the luxury tax limit if they had kept him.
Achiuwa has spent the last five years in the NBA after being selected 20th overall by Miami in the 2020 draft. The 26-year-old has appeared in 320 regular season games with the Heat, Raptors and Knicks during that span, with career averages of 7.6 points and 5.7 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game. He appeared in 57 regular season games with the Knicks last season, including 10 starts.
However, Achiuwa struggled to find a suitable opportunity in free agency this summer and ended up agreeing to a non-guaranteed contract to join the Heat. Eric Spoelstra discussed Miami’s decision to waive Achiuwa before opening night, citing cap concerns.
“It’s hard, especially because we spent time with him four years ago, we felt like we wanted to continue like that.” the longtime Heat coach said. “But that’s exactly where we are right now with the list. We will have to see what happens in the future.”
Achiuwa averaged 4.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per game in four preseason outings.
