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Achiuwa Thrives with Kings After Knicks' Disappointing Bench

1/15/2026

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Precious Achiuwa joined the Sacramento Kings and said the role suits his style.
He criticized the New York Knicks' bench, which ranked last in points and minutes, as unfair without playing time.
Achiuwa, 26, became a Knicks player after a 2023 trade, averaging 12.7 points and 9.8 rebounds in 17 games.
He re-signed with the Knicks in 2024 for $6 million, but hamstring strain limited his playoff time.

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Story summary

Precious Achiuwa joined the Sacramento Kings and said the role suits his style.
He criticized the New York Knicks' bench, which ranked last in points and minutes, as unfair without playing time.
Achiuwa, 26, became a Knicks player after a 2023 trade, averaging 12.7 points and 9.8 rebounds in 17 games.
He re-signed with the Knicks in 2024 for $6 million, but hamstring strain limited his playoff time.