PRECIOUS ACHIUWA NEWS

Listed questionable for Thursday Achiuwa (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Achiuwa continues gradually ramping up for a Knicks' squad that could benefit from his depth in the frontcourt. Coach Tom Thibodeau said Monday that Achiuwa could be ready to play "in a week or so," which would make a return to action Thursday improbable -- but New York has yet to rule it out.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices with G League squad New York recalled Achiuwa (hamstring) from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Monday.

Impact Westchester didn't have a game Monday, so Achiuwa, Tyler Kolek and Ariel Hukporti joined the G League squad for practice and were recalled afterward. Coach Tom Thibodeau said Monday that Achiuwa is expected to return to game action "in a week or so," and when available, he'll likely serve as the Knicks' top reserve option in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said Monday that Achiuwa (hamstring) is "getting closer" to making his season debut and could be ready to play "in a week or so," Kristian Winfield...

Impact Achiuwa thus looks likely to miss the remaining three games of the Knicks' homestand this week, but he might be cleared to play during the team's three-game road trip that begins Monday in Toronto. While Achiuwa likely won't have a sizable role waiting for him once he's back to full strength, he could end up unseating Jericho Sims as the top backup to starting center Karl-Anthony Towns.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday vs. NOLA Achiuwa (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports

Impact Achiuwa has increased his practice participation over the last week while recovering from a hamstring strain he sustained in the preseason. His next chance to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut will be against the Magic on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid

New Orleans looks to break its nine-game road skid with a victory against New York

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knicks Provide Injury Update on Centers Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson are getting closer to returning for New York.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

To start practice soon Achiuwa (hamstring) is expected to be cleared to practice at some point during the Knicks five-game road trip that begins Wednesday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact Achiuwa hasn't practiced since suffering a hamstring strain during the preseason, but he appears to be close to resuming basketball activities. Still, the 25-year-old shouldn't be expected back until December, at the earliest.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Achiuwa (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact Achiuwa has yet to make his season debut and isn't practicing yet, suggesting his return to game action won't come for at least a few weeks. Jericho Sims has been operating as the Knicks' backup center to Karl-Anthony Towns.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still absent from practice Coach Tom Thibodeau said Friday that Achiuwa (hamstring) hasn't started practicing yet but is making progress in his recovery, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Achiuwa has yet to make his season debut due to a left hamstring strain. The 25-year-old big man's next hurdle in his recovery will be getting cleared to practice. Until Achiuwa is able to suit, Jericho Sims should continue operating as the Knicks' backup center to Karl-Anthony Towns.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks' Precious Achiuwa making 'steady progress' with hamstring injury but needs to take next step DETROIT — Precious Achiuwa is making “good” progress from his hamstring strain but coach Tom Thibodeau said his top frontcourt reserve has y...

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Knicks' Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) out 2-4 weeks New York Knicks center/forward Precious Achiuwa is nursing a strained left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in two to four weeks, the team...

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Precious Achiuwa out 2-4 weeks Chris Haynes: New York Knicks say forward Precious Achiuwa sustained a strained left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks.Source:...

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Suffers hamstring injury Achiuwa sustained a strained left hamstring in Friday's preseason finale against the Wizards and will be reevaluated in two to four weeks, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic repo...

Impact Achiuwa's injury is a huge blow to an already thin Knicks frontcourt with Mitchell Robinson (ankle) expected to miss significant time. Achiuwa's absence will likely open up playing time for Jericho Sims off the bench behind Karl-Anthony Towns. Furthermore, the club will likely have to take an extended look at its two-way players in Jacob Toppin (ankle) and Ariel Hukporti.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Friday Achiuwa departed Friday's preseason game against the Wizards in the fourth quarter due to an apparent hamstring injury, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact The big man tried to dunk on someone but came down holding his hamstring and went straight to the locker room. That doesn't bode well for the Knicks, as they're already thin in terms of frontcourt depth. Jericho Sims is the next man up if Achiuwa is forced to miss time.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Friday Achiuwa will return to the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Wizards, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Achiuwa got the start during Wednesday's preseason game against the Hornets, during which he produced a 20-point double-double with 16 rebounds. However, the starters are back with OG Anunoby (rest) and Karl-Anthony Towns (rest) running the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant showing in spot start Achiuwa supplied 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 111-105 preseason win over the Hornets.

Impact Achiuwa was inserted into the starting five Tuesday as the Knicks' typical starters rested in the penultimate preseason contest. Achiuwa took advantage of the extended playing time, grabbing a game-high 16 boards (including six on the offensive side of the floor), and he showed off his extended range by connecting on two of three three-point attempts. Achiuwa should see more playing time off the bench to start the 2024-25 regular season while Mitchell Robinson continues to work through a left ankle injury.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five vs. Hornets Achiuwa will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Hornets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact With the Knicks deciding to rest their typical starters Tuesday, Achiuwa will enter the starting five. The big man is expected to serve as the club's backup center behind Karl-Anthony Towns, at least until Mitchell Robinson (ankle) returns.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks' Precious Achiuwa Shares Wild Video of Him Walking With Two Big Lions New York’s fourth-year forward took a memorable offseason trip to Zambia.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returning to Knicks The Knicks announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Achiuwa.

Impact Achiuwa was traded to the Knicks from the Raptors midway through the 2023-24 season. In his 49 regular-season appearances, including 18 starts, for New York, the 24-year-old big man averaged 7.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 24.2 minutes. Next season, Achiuwa should continue to receive primary bench minutes in the team's frontcourt rotation.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To hit free agency The Knicks did not extend a $6.3 million qualifying offer to Achiuwa on Saturday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Katz is reporting that the Knicks haven't ruled out the idea of bringing Achiuwa back, but right now they are prioritizing flexibility for their cap space. After being acquired from the Raptors last season, Achiuwa went on to make 49 appearances for the Knicks with averages of 7.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 24.2 minutes.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Confidential: Is the Thibs Method successful or shortsighted?

Scouts, GMs and executives weigh in on whether Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau's short rotation and heavy minutes should be viewed as effective o...

MAY 22, 2024

Knicks changing lineup for Game 5, will start McBride in three-guard lineup

The New York Knicks are changing their starting lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, starting Deuce McBride on Tuesday night in a three-guard lineup

MAY 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Achiuwa isn't in the starting lineup in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Achiuwa will be replaced by Miles McBride in the starting five Tuesday. Achiuwa is averaging 2.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Achiuwa is in the starting lineup for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact Achiuwa will replace OG Anunoby (hamstring) in the starting five Friday. Achiuwa averaged 12.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 36.5 minutes across his previous 18 starting appearances this season.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against former club Achiuwa recorded 19 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 145-101 win over the Ra...

Impact It was Achiuwa's ninth double-double of the season, seven of which have come since he was traded from Toronto to New York as part of the OG Anunoby (elbow) trade. Achiuwa was actually the biggest part of that deal on the court Wednesday, as Immanuel Quickley (conditioning) and RJ Barrett (conditioning) also remained sidelined for the Raptors. Achiuwa has come off the bench in eight straight games even with Anunoby unavailable for the last five, and his production has been erratic over that stretch, although he has scored in double digits twice while pulling down double-digit boards twice as well. In those eight games, the 24-year-old big has averaged 7.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.4 minutes a contest.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE