Precious Achiuwa could be a coveted trade deadline piece for Knicks
NY Post
Precious Achiuwa has proven his value and versatility to the Knicks again this season, largely manning the center position in games Karl-Anthony Towns has missed with injuries, and more recently, starting alongside him with OG Anunoby out of the lineup the past two games.
Achiuwa also is an interesting name to watch ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, however, after the Knicks convinced him to waive his right to a no-trade clause over the summer in order to re-sign with them on a one-year deal worth $6 million.
That makes the Queens product’s contract a potential salary match or filler in any trades that team president Leon Rose is able to pull off by 3 p.m. Thursday for another big man or an outside shooter to fortify the depth of the Knicks’ roster.
Asked after Tuesday’s win in Toronto about agreeing to exclude no-trade language from his contract before the season, the 25-year-old Achiuwa replied, “Just seeing what we could do as a team. At the end of the day, the goal is to win. It’s a business. Whatever happens, happens. You move on and continue as a pro.”
This year’s deadline already is off to a stunning start, headlined by the blockbuster swap that essentially sent Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first-round pick. The Spurs also acquired De’Aaron Fox from the Kings to pair with Victor Wembanyama.
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