Achiuwa (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Achiuwa was previously listed as probable for the Kings, but he will push through his ankle soreness Wednesday. He's off to a great start this season with averages of 11.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks over 28.6 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Likely good to go Wednesday
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Achiuwa (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Achiuwa is currently bothered by left ankle soreness, though it doesn't appear as if it will be enough to keep him off the floor against Los Angeles. The 27-year-old has played well in his seven regular-season appearances in 2026-27, averaging 11.6 points and 1.9 steals, both career highs, along with 6.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks over 28.6 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Strong effort on glass
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Achiuwa notched six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 115-100 victory over the Mavericks.
Achiuwa made his presence felt without requiring many offensive touches, leading Sacramento in rebounds while contributing four combined steals and blocks. He played alongside Domantas Sabonis in the starting lineup, giving the Kings additional size and defensive versatility. Achiuwa's ability to contribute rebounds and defensive stats gives him some appeal in category leagues, even with limited scoring opportunities.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Swats two shots vs. Memphis
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Achiuwa registered six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 loss to Memphis.
Achiuwa was the only Kings starter who failed to score in double digits, but he contributed on the defensive end of the floor with three stocks. He has started in each of the Kings' last four games, and he'll continue to be in the starting five for as long as Keegan Murray (ankle) is out of action. Achiuwa is averaging 12.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 28.7 minutes per game this season.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Goes for 24 points Thursday
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Achiuwa posted 24 points (12-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four steals across 41 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 loss to the Pelicans.
Achiuwa delivered his strongest scoring performance of the young season, converting 70.6 percent of his field-goal attempts while narrowly missing a double-double. His four steals further enhanced his fantasy output, and the heavy workload was particularly encouraging. Achiuwa has started the Kings' last three games and is averaging 13.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game as part of the first unit. He has scored in double digits in all but one of his five outings so far, and he's clearly exceeding expectations while making the most of his expanded role with Keegan Murray (ankle) sidelined.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Plummets back to earth in loss
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Achiuwa notched four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 130-103 loss to the Spurs.
After a strong start to the season, Achiuwa came crashing back to earth, turning in easily his worst performance thus far. To this point, his playing time has been wildly inconsistent, a theme that could certainly hold true moving forward. Through four appearances, he is averaging 11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 26.8 minutes per game.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Records double-double in loss
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Achiuwa notched 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and three blocks across 38 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Grizzlies.
Achiuwa recorded a double-double while adding five combined steals and blocks, delivering valuable fantasy production despite an abysmal free-throw performance. His 38-minute workload was encouraging, though it was a direct consequence of Keegan Murray (ankle) being unavailable. Achiuwa is a player to keep close tabs on due to his per-minute production, efficient shooting and solid defensive contributions -- regardless of whether he's starting or not -- as he's played at least 25 minutes in every game for Sacramento so far this season.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Starting vs. Grizzlies
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Achiuwa is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Achiuwa will start at power forward alongside Domantas Sabonis in the frontcourt. The veteran big man has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, averaging 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game in two appearances off the bench.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Posts diverse line off bench
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Achiuwa chipped in 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 25 minutes during Friday's 128-120 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Achiuwa had an efficient night off the bench. The veteran big man has been one of Sacramento's most reliable backups through two games, and he should continue to see steady minutes behind Domantas Sabonis.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Strong effort off bench
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Achiuwa notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 loss to the Clippers.
Achiuwa provided a spark off the bench in his season debut Wednesday. With Maxime Raynaud (knee) and Dylan Cardwell (ankle) starting the year on the shelf, Achiuwa should carry some short-term streaming appeal in the majority of fantasy leagues.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Not starting Friday
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Achiuwa is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Achiuwa was deemed available for Friday's preseason finale after tweaking his ankle in Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to Portland. However, he won't be starting, as Sacramento will deploy Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis in the frontcourt.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Good to go Friday
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Achiuwa (ankle) is available for Friday's preseason game against San Antonio, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Achiuwa tweaked his ankle in Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to Portland. However, he is good to suit up for the Kings' final exhibition before facing the Clippers on Opening Night.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Exits with ankle injury
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Precious Achiuwa exited Tuesday's game with a right ankle injury and did not return, per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee.
Achiuwa started at center and posted a double-double before leaving late with a right ankle injury and being ruled out. With Maxime Raynaud (knee) and Dylan Cardwell (calf) each expected to miss at least two weeks, the severity of the ankle injury matters a lot for Sacramento's frontcourt depth.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Sniffs double-double in preseason loss
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Achiuwa supplied eight points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.
With Domantas Sabonis (undisclosed) sidelined, Achiuwa got the starting nod for a third straight exhibition game. The 27-year-old couldn't replicate his 18-point performance from Thursday's loss, though he tied for the team lead in rebounds Saturday. Maxime Raynaud exited Saturday's contest with a knee injury, and if he's forced to miss time to begin the regular season, Achiuwa could see increased playing time.
Achiuwa registered 18 points (9-13 FG), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 preseason loss to the Lakers.
Achiuwa led the Kings in scoring, but we should take his performance with a grain of salt. The starting slot at power forward is Keegan Murray's (undisclosed) to lose, while Achiuwa's best prognosis is a backup frontcourt role.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Draws start in preseason opener
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Achiuwa will start Monday's preseason game against the Lakers, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
With Keegan Murray (undisclosed) sitting out the Kings' preseason opener, Achiuwa will get the starting nod. The big man started 57 of his 73 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, though he's expected to come off the bench when the first unit is at full strength this year.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Agrees to re-sign with Kings
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Achiuwa agreed to re-sign with the Kings on a two-year, $11.5 million deal Tuesday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Achiuwa is coming off a career season with Sacramento, closing with averages of 10.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 23.9 minutes per game over 73 regular-season appearances. However, the 26-year-old big man might have to settle for a reserve role to begin the new year, as there's no indication that Domantas Sabonis (knee) won't be ready to play right away in 2026-27.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Massive double-double in win
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Achiuwa ended Wednesday's 123-115 victory over Toronto with 28 points (12-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one block in 38 minutes.
Achiuwa surpassed his previous season high in rebounds (15) by a sizable margin and came just one point shy of matching his season-high scoring mark. The veteran big man seems comfortable playing heavy minutes for the injury-ravaged Kings, and he's gunning to end the season on a strong note. Achiuwa is averaging 16.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of March (15 appearances).
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Good to go Thursday
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Achiuwa (back) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Achiuwa is all set to return from a one-game absence, and fantasy managers will want to pencil him into lineups. Over his last five games, he's averaging 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 32.4 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Iffy for Thursday
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Achiuwa (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Achiuwa remains day-to-day after missing Tuesday's game against the Hornets. If he misses another contest, Daeqwon Plowden could be poised for another healthy workload in the frontcourt.
