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Miami Heat Waive Achiuwa; Bulls Cut Kawamura Ahead of Deadline

10/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Miami Heat waived Precious Achiuwa (Heat forward), Ethan Thompson, Dain Dainja, and Bez Mbeng ahead of the season deadline.
Precious Achiuwa, formerly with the Toronto Raptors, averaged 8.9 points and 6.1 rebounds in his last stint.
The Heat's move positions Achiuwa as a top free agent center.
The Chicago Bulls waived Yuki Kawamura (Chicago Bulls).
Kawamura's future in the NBA remains uncertain after a brief preseason with the Bulls.

History

Historical Context

The NBA's 2019 collective bargaining agreement introduced significant changes, allowing teams greater flexibility in player transactions. This shift followed previous agreements, notably the 2011 CBA, which established salary cap rules and amnesty clauses. Teams like the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls utilized these provisions to optimize their rosters, impacting player careers and reshaping the free agent market, where the 2022-23 salary cap reached $123.655 million.

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Story summary

The Miami Heat waived Precious Achiuwa (Heat forward), Ethan Thompson, Dain Dainja, and Bez Mbeng ahead of the season deadline.
Precious Achiuwa, formerly with the Toronto Raptors, averaged 8.9 points and 6.1 rebounds in his last stint.
The Heat's move positions Achiuwa as a top free agent center.
The Chicago Bulls waived Yuki Kawamura (Chicago Bulls).
Kawamura's future in the NBA remains uncertain after a brief preseason with the Bulls.

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