New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) will sit out Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out. With Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) back in the lineup and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) also available, it's possible Achiuwa would not have played regardless. He only logged four minutes the last time all three were available. New York has another game on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Achiuwa replace Robinson in the lineup for that one.
New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) is currently considered questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Achiuwa is in danger of sitting out for the second time over the last three games. The assumption is that it's a minor hamstring issue, but possibly Achiuwa re-aggravated the issue during Tuesday's game. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) would likely pick up the slack if Achiuwa is unable to go, but he's also questionable for this contest. The Knicks might be forced to play small-ball if both players are unable to play.
Precious Achiuwa, Miles McBride Starting Against Chicago
New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa and guard Miles McBride will start in Thursday's game against Chicago. Josh Hart (knee) and OG Anunoby (foot) are both unavailable, so the team will need to plug some holes in the starting lineup. Granted, the Knicks still have Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges. But Achiuwa and McBride could easily exceed usual expectations, so both are worth streaming in any fantasy format. Cameron Payne should also receive his share of work from off the bench.
New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa will start Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. With OG Anunoby (foot) ruled out for the contest, Miles McBride was initially slated to replace him in the starting unit. However, it has now been announced that Achiuwa will get the nod. Achiuwa will have increased fantasy value in the role. In his only previous start this season, the 25-year-old posted a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double in a 133-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) is getting close to his season debut. Per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has said that Achiuwa could return to the court "in a week or so." The Nigerian big man suffered a left hamstring strain just before the 2024-25 campaign kicked off. After arriving from Toronto in a mid-season trade, Achiuwa notched 7.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 24.2 minutes with the Knicks last term. He will likely have a smaller workload this season but will be a valuable backup to Karl-Anthony Towns, and the two might even share the court occasionally.
Precious Achiuwa Out For 2-4 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) will be out for at least the next two to four weeks as he deals with a strained left hamstring. According to Shams Charania, that's the timetable for when the team will re-evaluate him, so he has a chance to miss even more time than that. Since Mitchell Robinson (foot) is also out, the Knicks' frontcourt situation is going to be quite thin to start the season. Newly acquired Karl-Anthony Towns will start while Jericho Sims is the next big man on the depth chart. They could also opt to go with some small ball lineups featuring Josh Hart and OG Anunoby in the frontcourt.
Free-agent forward/center Precious Achiuwa agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the Knicks. New York was rumored to be searching for other options to fill the void underneath the basket. However, the team will instead bring back the 24-year-old, who averaged 12.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 18 starts last season. With Isaiah Hartenstein now in Oklahoma City, Achiuwa should hold a stable role in Tom Thibodeau's rotation. Mitchell Robinson has had issues staying healthy throughout his career, meaning Achiuwa could spend more time with the first five during the 2024-25 campaign.
Knicks Remain "In Regular Contact" With Precious Achiuwa
According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks remain "in regular contact" with free-agent forward/center Precious Achiuwa. The 24-year-old began last season with Toronto but was moved to New York in the OG Anunoby trade. While he wasn't a consistent member of the rotation, he was a valuable depth piece for a team that battled injuries underneath the basket. With that said, there are clubs interested in acquiring him. However, if Achiuwa returns to New York, he'll likely come off the bench behind Mitchell Robinson. Yet, with Robinson's history of ailments over the years, Achiuwa may get chances with the first five.
New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa will replace OG Anunoby (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Friday against Indiana. The 24-year-old played only four minutes in the series opener but now finds himself in a big role, as the Knicks have also lost Mitchell Robinson (ankle). During the regular season, Achiuwa posted 12.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.1 steals as a starter.
The Knicks acquired forward/center Precious Achiuwa from the Raptors on Saturday as part of the deal that resulted in the exchange of OG Anunoby, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett. Without question, Achiuwa has had flashes of production over the years. He averaged 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds last season. However, he was much more productive in his 12 appearances in the starting lineup, logging 13.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. Although the 24-year-old may continue to fight for minutes in New York, he has a better chance of getting involved on a routine basis, considering center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't be back this season.
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