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• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · 5 h ago

  4. New starter. With Keegan Murray out of action, Doug Christie turned to Precious Achiuwa and he answered the call with physicality and energy. Achiuwa started off slow, but once Sabonis got in foul trouble, he picked it up, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Gotta hit

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• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Open question · Oct 24

  Under the heading "Is it precious time?", the host praises the energy and toughness Precious Achiuwa brings. This frames whether Achiuwa should get Hunter's role.

  “Despite loss, Darius Acuff Jr. and Domantas Sabonis quiet the CHEMISTRY ISSUE chatter” at 30:03 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 23
  • James Ham: On a fast break, Acuff passed up an easy look to Precious Achiuwa and got blocked. The host says it became a five-point swing, and the game started to slip away. at 17:49
  • James Ham: Christie experimented in the opener. He used Emanuel Sharp and Daeqwon Plowden early. He also played Nique Clifford at point guard, where the host says he didn't play well, though he was fine at shooting guard. Jonathan Mogbo also got time, and Achiuwa had a few moments. at 27:50

  “Can the Kings create MORE OPPORTUNITIES for Domantas Sabonis on the offensive end?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 22
  • The host would personally start Precious Achiuwa going forward and keep Keegan Murray at small forward. He thinks that decision depends on whether Dylan Cardwell returns. at 29:56
  • Precious Achiuwa played extremely well off the bench. He had 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting (1 of 1 from three, 4 of 5 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 turnover in about 29 minutes. at 29:41

  “Darius Acuff Jr. STRUGGLES WITH SHOT in season opener, Kings fall to Clippers” · listen ↗

• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · Oct 14

  6. Short straw. Keegan Murray isn't the only rotational player to start the game. Precious Achiuwa started and played 13 minutes for the Kings. He's a gamer that wants to play. I can respect that. Achiuwa scored 12 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 21
  • James Ham: Host analysis: the leading fifth-starter candidates are Precious Achiuwa and De'Andre Hunter. Each comes with a drawback. at 18:02
  • James Ham: Precious Achiuwa started four of the five preseason games: three at power forward and one at center. Starting him would let Keegan Murray stay at the three. at 15:07
  • James Ham: Drawback to starting Achiuwa: Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell are both out, and Achiuwa was being counted on as the backup center. at 14:50

  “KINGS QUESTIONS: How much will the Ben Simmons injury impact rookie Darius Acuff Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 19
  • Mark Jones: if Hunter were shooting at his best he'd pick Hunter, but for now the spot is probably up for grabs. He suggests a matchup-based, rotating fifth starter (Hunter or Achiuwa) game to game, citing OKC's coach keeping a variable starter spot. at 22:27
  • Mark Jones praises Achiuwa's energy, rebounding and defense as great and at times indispensable, calling him a thermostat. Of Hunter he says he hasn't been at his best yet. at 23:42

  “SEASON PREVIEW, can the Kings recover from Ben Simmons injury? With play-by-play voice Mark Jones” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 18
  • Precious Achiuwa started four of the five preseason games. He did not start the finale, which was a dress rehearsal with all five projected starters. at 16:29
  • With Cardwell and Raynaud out, Precious Achiuwa has played a lot at center. The host says the Kings could pick up another backup center just to have a live body. at 17:25

  “Ben Simmons tears Achilles, handing Kings a CRUEL BLOW days before start of 2026-27 NBA season” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 17
  • News at 3:40 said Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis, Darius Acuff Jr., Precious Achiuwa, De'Andre Hunter and Zach LaVine would all play against the Spurs. at 2:29
  • Achiuwa and Hunter were the first two players off the bench. at 9:04
  • Achiuwa played backup center and also moved to power forward next to Sabonis for a long stretch. The host expects that pairing to be used this season. at 9:59

  “STARTERS REVEALED? Kings fall to 0-5 for the preseason, but did we finally see their starting five?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 16
  • Precious Achiuwa was taken out of Tuesday's game with an ankle injury. There has been no update, which the host reads as typically a good sign, and it looked like he'll be OK. His status for the Spurs game is unknown. at 24:51
  • The host's view is that the Kings should keep Precious Achiuwa out against the Spurs if he still has lingering effects from Tuesday's injury. at 25:18

  “Kings set to finish preseason schedule, will we see the STARTING FIVE or more injuries?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 14
  • Precious Achiuwa is the one big who has stayed healthy and played major minutes. The host calls him more of a power forward than a true center. at 17:13
  • Precious Achiuwa suffered a right ankle injury late in Tuesday's game and was ruled out. The host says he possibly could have returned if needed. There has been no official update. at 17:25
  • Host opinion: a Sabonis/Achiuwa rotation can hold up until Raynaud and Cardwell return. He doesn't think it's a panic moment or that the Kings need a free-agent center, and notes they realistically lack the money for one. at 19:03

  “Have the Sacramento Kings made DEFENSIVE STRIDES during the preseason?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 14
  • James Ham: Precious Achiuwa made his fourth start in four preseason games. The host says he played more minutes than the Kings probably intended. at 24:46
  • James Ham: Achiuwa's line: almost 25 minutes, 5-of-15 shooting, 2-of-6 from three, 12 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 turnovers. at 30:56
  • James Ham: Host analysis: Achiuwa has had a pretty good camp, and because he has started every preseason game, the host expects him to be part of the rotation. at 31:10

  “Kings continue to play with a DEPLETED ROSTER, will they be healthy in time for the season opener?” · listen ↗

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