By Dylan Backer,Empire Sports Media
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“A little more on Precious Achiuwa, per source: Heat has not made an offer but indicated an interest if they are in position to make an offer down the road (they’re staying under tax at this time). Achiuwa, who has a place in South Florida, would welcome Heat return. Several other teams have inquired. Heat and Achiuwa’s camp will remain in touch,” Jackson posted on X.
Achiuwa spent his rookie season with Miami after being selected 20th overall by them in the 2020 draft. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors a year later, where he spent two and a half seasons before being a throw-in as part of the blockbuster OG Anunoby trade to the Knicks.
Achiuwa showed that he can make a positive impact
Achiuwa played more than expected during his time with the Knicks. When injuries struck the team in 2024, he stepped up as a starter and made a strong impact defensively, and the following season, he was the team’s backup center before Mitchell Robinson returned (Achiuwa missed the first 20 games of the season with an injury).
Achiuwa was out of the rotation during the postseason, but he showed in the 2024 edition that he can make crucial plays when the lights are the brightest.
