Precious Achiuwa’s time in New York appears to be nearing its end.
According to Steve Popper of Newsday, the 25-year-old forward is “most likely to be gone” this offseason as the Knicks reshape their roster under a new coaching staff.
Achiuwa rejoined the franchise last summer on a one-year, $6 million deal after testing the market with limited interest. His return came only after other options had dried up.
The 6-foot-8 forward struggled to carve out a consistent role in Tom Thibodeau’s rotation. He averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 20.5 minutes over 57 regular-season games, starting in 10 of them.
His role evaporated almost entirely in the postseason. Achiuwa saw action in just 8 playoff games, logging 4.3 minutes per contest and averaging only 1.8 points.
Popper reported that there was dissatisfaction from both sides — Achiuwa was frustrated with his playing time, and the coaching staff had concerns about his defensive consistency and overall impact.
The former Miami Heat first-round pick missed the start of the 2024–25 season due to a strained hamstring, setting him back during a critical training period. He returned in November but never found steady footing in a Knicks rotation that emphasized defense and spacing.
Achiuwa’s limited three-point shooting (.278 from deep) and subpar free-throw percentage (.594) further hampered his fit on a roster that leaned heavily on floor-spacing bigs.
While New York finished 51–31 and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, Achiuwa’s minimal playoff usage signaled how far down the depth chart he had fallen.
With the Knicks parting ways with Thibodeau on June 3, the front office now turns its attention to offseason personnel decisions. Achiuwa, who will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, is not expected to be re-signed.
