Knicks re-sign Precious Achiuwa to one-year contract, waive no-trade clause

O Knicks It is Precious Achiuwa reached a one-year deal worth $6 million, Achuiwa’s agent, Raymond Brothers, told SNY on Tuesday.

Achiuwa agreed to waive his no-trade clause as part of the deal, according to SNY sources.

Achiuwa, 24, averaged 7.6 points on 52.5% shooting from the field and 7.2 rebounds per game in 49 games (18 starts) for the Knicks last season. Achiuwa, of course, was traded to the Knicks alongside OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors on December 30th.

Achiuwa also gave the Knicks valuable minutes in the postseason.

With Achuiwa on board, the Knicks have 14 players on standard NBA contracts and one player on a two-way contract. In the regular season, teams can have up to 15 players on standard NBA deals and three players on two-way contracts.

The Knicks have been exploring different ways to get a backup center after Isaiah HartensteinDeparture for Oklahoma City.

Achiuwa played that position a few times for the Knicks last season. He also played as a forward for New York.

For now, you can draw Achiuwa and Jericho Sims as a great backup for the Knicks Mitchell Robinson. The Knicks still have the mid-level taxpayer exception (two years, $10 million total) to offer free agents and have an open roster spot.

New York had also been exploring potential deals for centers like Walker Kessler and Atlanta Clint Capela.

Achiuwa has attracted interest from opposing teams, including some prospects. He received a permanent offer from New York amid interest from other teams. The waiver of the no-trade clause was a key factor in the agreement. Upon returning on a one-year contract, Achiuwa had the right to reject any negotiations during the 2024-25 season. He has waived this right and can be transferred as early as January 15, 2025.

With Achiuwa on board, the Knicks are $7.6 million under the NBA’s second-string cap, by Bobby Marks of ESPN. New York is on the second apron of the 2024-25 season.

BRUNSON EVENTS IN NYC

Knicks fans will have the opportunity to participate in events with Jalen Brunson It is Josh Hart over the next few weeks.

In early September, Brunson and Hart will do a live recording of their podcast The Roomates Show, at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. The show co-hosted by Matt Hillman will be recorded live from Rumsey Playfield on September 7th starting at 6pm It will feature Jon Stewart Mikal Bridges, Stephon Marbury and other guests.

“There is nothing like the outpouring of love and support we receive from our fans when we play in our hometown. We have the biggest fans in the world and we want to let more of them into our world,” Brunson and Hart said in a statement.

In mid-August, Brunson and Hart will be part of a Knicks panel on Fanatics Fest New York. The festival will take place at the Javits Center from August 16th to 18th. The Knicks, dubbed “Bing Bong: The Iconic New York Knicks,” will take place on August 16th. In addition to Hart and Brunson, Hall of Famer Walt Frazier, Spike Lee and Ben Stiller will participate in the panel.

Donte Divincenzo, Larry Johnson, Penny Hardaway, Carmelo Anthony It is Jalen Rosa are also scheduled to appear at the festival.

The panel will cover the past, present and future of Knicks basketball and its relationship with New York City.