PRECIOUS ACHIUWA NEWS

Finally home in Toronto, Raptors begin moving on from Lowry

After more than 18 months in exile because of COVID-19 border restrictions, returning home to ‘The North’ has been a journey of discovery for the Toronto Raptors

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mays has 26 points, Hawks finish strong to beat Heat 94-90

Skylar Mays had 26 points and nine assists and the Atlanta Hawks closed with a 13-2 run for a 94-90 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA Summer League

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strus has 32 points, hits 3 in sudden death to lift Heat

Max Strus scored 32 points, hitting the winning 3-pointer in sudden-death double overtime to give the Miami Heat a 97-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in th...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors complete Kyle Lowry sign-and-trade, acquire Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa from Miami Heat The 35-year-old Lowry leaves as the Raptors’ franchise leader in assists, steals, three-pointers made and attempted, and second in games and...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

WOLSTAT: Will Precious Achiuwa solve Raptors riddle in the middle? Will Precious Achiuwa solve Raptors riddle in the middle?

AUGUST 3, 2021 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency

Point guards were the immediate focus when the NBA’s free agency window opened Monday night, with Kyle Lowry headed to the Miami Heat, Lonzo Ball on his way to the Chicago Bulls wh...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet night: Miami Heat make no selections in NBA Draft

The Miami Heat made no picks in Thursday night’s NBA draft

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mind the gap: The basketball world is catching up to the US

When the Dream Team era started in 1992, most of the NBA players in the Olympics represented the United States

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASK IRA: Has Precious Achiuwa taken an offseason jump for the Heat? Will international experience translate into 2021-22 success for Heat's Precious Achiuwa?

JULY 15, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Precious Achiuwa dazzles to lead Nigeria to victory over Argentina Achiuwa finished with 12 points as Nigeria defeated Argentina 94-71 during exhibition play from Las Vegas.

JULY 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Mike Brown: Precious Achiuwa 'extremely important' to Nigeria Achiuwa had perhaps the highlight of the game versus the U.S. after blocking Kevin Durant at the rim.

JULY 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Heat's Precious Achiuwa, KZ Okpala draw Mike Brown raves as part of Nigeria roster that shocks USA Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown counts himself as a fan of the Heat's Precious Achiuwa and KZ Okpala during the Nigerian na...

JULY 11, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Shocker: US falls to Nigeria 90-87 in pre-Olympic opener

This is not how USA Basketball expected to open its Olympic summer

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Precious Achiuwa reminded Mike Brown of Draymond Green in one area Heat center Precious Achiuwa turned in an incredible sequence on defense this week with Nigeria, and earned a high comparison from Brown.

JULY 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Precious Achiuwa in contention to play for Nigeria in Tokyo Olympics Heat center Precious Achiuwa is among about 35 players in contention to play for Nigeria in the Tokyo Olympics.

JUNE 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

As Olympics near, Warriors' Brown eager for Nigerian chance

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown has a new job this summer

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recapping rookie performances from Wiseman and Achiuwa Recapping rookie performances from Wiseman and Achiuwa.

MAY 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Heat rout Pistons 120-107 with several key players out

Nemanja Bjelica scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half, and the Miami Heat routed the Detroit Pistons 120-107 despite holding out several key players in a relatively meaningl...

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat’s Precious Achiuwa riding his ‘rollercoaster’ while preparing for summer school For Precious Achiuwa, it's been a matter of being shuffled back in the deck since the Heat's addition of Dewayne Dedmon.

MAY 7, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Butler scores 28, Heat beat depleted Lakers 110-104

Jimmy Butler scored 28 points to lead the Miami Heat past the depleted Los Angeles Lakers 110-104

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASK IRA: Has Chris Silva supplanted Precious Achiuwa in Heat rotation? Is Precious Achiuwa on the outs with the Heat?

MARCH 13, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Heat’s Precious Achiuwa biding his time, with little other option Rookie season largely a waiting game for Heat's Precious Achiuwa.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

ASK IRA: Is Heat’s Precious Achiuwa a product of his stats or his playing time? Can Heat create more opportunity for Precious Achiuwa?

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Miami Heat: Ranking Precious Achiuwa among rookie bigs taken before him The Miami Heat took rookie big man, Precious Achiuwa, out of Memphis in this past NBA Draft. He has been a treat to watch and much of what w...

FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

'We have to figure this out': Heat say turnaround will come

As if losing the NBA Finals isn’t bad enough, there now seems to be a curse that stretches into the following season

JANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS