Kings Eye Top NBA Free Agent to Boost Center Depth
The Sacramento Kings are actively seeking to enhance their interior depth as they prepare for an upcoming matchup against the Denver Nuggets. According to reports from NBA insider Jake Fischer, the team is considering signing veteran center Precious Achiuwa.
Kings Eye Top NBA Free Agent
Achiuwa, a promising talent, was a top-20 recruit in high school and was selected 20th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft after playing one season at the University of Memphis. Now at 26 years old, he represents a low-risk addition that could subtly improve the Kings’ roster.
Achiuwa’s Recent Performance
In the previous season, Achiuwa played as a rotational big man with the New York Knicks. His averages included:
- 6.6 points per game
- 5.6 rebounds per game
- 1 assist per game
- 0.8 steals per game
- 0.7 blocks per game
Despite not being a perimeter threat, as he averages fewer than 3 three-point attempts per game, Achiuwa’s defensive capabilities shine. He ranked in the 94th percentile in Defensive Matchup Versatility, making him a valuable asset against both bigs and wings.
Sacramento’s Current Roster Situation
The potential signing of Achiuwa highlights Sacramento’s lack of confidence in its current big man depth. While Drew Eubanks has shown promise as a backup center, Maxime Raynaud did not last long in the rotation. The Kings would benefit from adding a more reliable big man to support or complement Domantas Sabonis.
Currently, Sacramento holds 15 standard NBA contracts and would need to make a roster adjustment to accommodate Achiuwa. This could involve trading two players in a 2-for-1 deal or waiving a player. Possible candidates for waiving include Dario Saric, Doug McDermott, or Isaac Jones, as they are either rotational players or recent picks that the team may part with.
Future Outlook
Although the interest in Achiuwa is still speculative, Sacramento’s track record under the current management suggests they may pursue this signing vigorously. The Kings may soon welcome a new addition to their frontcourt, further strengthening their roster.
