Kings Sign Precious Achiuwa, Waive Isaac Jones
The Sacramento Kings have waived second-year forward Isaac Jones to open a roster spot for Precious Achiuwa.
Official Announcement
At 4:52 pm, the Kings confirmed Achiuwa's signing and Jones' release via a team press release.
Contract Details and Reports
At 9:17 am, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Kings agreed on a one-year, minimum-salary contract with free agent forward/center Precious Achiuwa. To accommodate Achiuwa, Sacramento planned to waive Isaac Jones.
Background and Roster Context
NBA insider Jake Fischer first reported that the Kings were targeting Achiuwa, while Brett Siegel of Clutch Points noted that Jones would likely be the player waived if a roster move occurred.
The Kings have faced frontcourt challenges after losing starting power forward Keegan Murray to a thumb injury last month. As a result, Sacramentan teams have resorted to smaller lineups and relied heavily on rookies Nique Clifford and Dylan Cardwell early in the season.
Precious Achiuwa’s Career Journey
- Achiuwa, 26, began his NBA career with the Miami Heat as a first-round pick.
- He was traded to the Toronto Raptors in the 2021 offseason as part of the Kyle Lowry sign-and-trade deal.
- He spent over two seasons with Toronto before being traded to the New York Knicks along with OG Anunoby in December 2023.
- Achiuwa stayed in New York for a season and a half, then signed a non-guaranteed contract with Miami this fall.
- He did not make Miami’s regular season roster due to luxury tax constraints.
"Sacramento is expected to waive second-year forward Isaac Jones in order to make room on the roster for Achiuwa," reported Shams Charania of ESPN.
With Murray sidelined, the Kings’ need for frontcourt depth made Achiuwa a strategic addition to their lineup.
Author’s summary: The Sacramento Kings signed Precious Achiuwa to strengthen their injured frontcourt, waiving Isaac Jones to accommodate the new addition under a one-year minimum contract.