Kings Sign Precious Achiuwa, Waive Isaac Jones

The Sacramento Kings have signed forward/center Precious Achiuwa to a one-year, minimum-salary deal and waived second-year forward Isaac Jones to open a roster spot.

Contract and Roster Moves

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the agreement was reached earlier in the day. The team later confirmed the signing and Jones’ release in an official statement.

“The Kings have officially signed Precious Achiuwa and waived Isaac Jones,” the organization announced in a press release.

Background and Context

The move was anticipated after NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed on Monday that Sacramento had interest in Achiuwa. Brett Siegel of Clutch Points added that Jones would likely be waived if the deal happened.

Team Needs and Injuries

With starting power forward Keegan Murray sidelined by a thumb injury, the Kings have been short in the frontcourt. The team has relied on smaller lineups and given extra minutes to rookies Nique Clifford and Dylan Cardwell.

Achiuwa’s Career Path

Began his NBA career with the Miami Heat as a first-round pick.
Traded to the Toronto Raptors in the 2021 offseason as part of the Kyle Lowry sign-and-trade.
Spent over two seasons with Toronto before being sent to the New York Knicks in December 2023 alongside OG Anunoby.
Played in New York for one full season and part of another before joining the Heat on a non-guaranteed contract this fall.
Did not make Miami’s regular-season roster due to luxury tax considerations.

Author's Summary

Sacramento strengthens its weakened frontcourt by bringing in Precious Achiuwa on a short-term deal, parting ways with Isaac Jones to balance the roster.

Hoops Rumors — 2025-11-05