PRECIOUS ACHIUWA NEWS

Officially available Friday Achiuwa (groin) is good to go for Friday's preseason finale against Washington, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact As expected, Achiuwa will suit up for Toronto's final game before the regular season after missing the entire preseason with a groin injury. Achiuwa is expected to be Toronto's backup center behind Jakob Poeltl this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to play Friday Coach Darko Rajakovic said Thursday that he expects Achiuwa (groin) to play in Friday's preseason finale against Washington, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Achiuwa has been trending in the right direction in recent days and should get a chance to return to game action with the regular season less than a week away. It's possible he faces some restrictions Friday in order to preserve his health ahead of the regular season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Achiuwa (groin) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Despite being out, Achiuwa is getting closer to a return and was able to participate in 5-on-5 drills at Monday's practice. Achiuwa could return Friday against the Wizards.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Provide Update on Precious Achiuwa & Otto Porter Jr. The Toronto Raptors provided a health update on Precious Achiuwa and Otto Porter Jr, ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out Sunday Achiuwa (groin) is out for Sunday's exhibition against the Cairns Taipans of the Australian NBL, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Achiuwa hasn't been cleared for full contact yet, but the 24-year-old is nearing a return from a groin strain suffered at the beginning of October. Toronto concludes its preseason with contests on Tuesday and Friday.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors' Precious Achiuwa to Miss Time With Groin Strain The Toronto Raptors will be without Precious Achiuwa for the next little while as he battles through a left groin strain

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Raptors' Precious Achiuwa to Miss Time With Groin Strain The Toronto Raptors will be without Precious Achiuwa for the next little while as he battles through a left groin strain

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't start in Play-In Achiuwa isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's Play-In game versus the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Pascal Siakam will replace Achiuwa in the starting lineup Wednesday after resting in the season finale. Achiuwa should serve as one of Toronto's primary backup bigs, averaging 8.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in 14.6 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Jr. scores 23, Raptors beat Bucks 121-105 in finale

Gary Trent Jr. scored 23 points, Precious Achiuwa had 14 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105 in a matchup of short-handed teams whose po...

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Siakam scores 22, leads Raptors over Hornets 120-100

Pascal Siakam led a balanced Toronto Raptors attack to their fifth win in six games over the injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eric Koreen: Precious Achiuwa has been added to the injury... - The Athletic Precious Achiuwa has been added to the injury report for tonight's game versus Charlotte with a non-COVID illness. He was not at shootaround...

APRIL 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toronto Raptors' Precious Achiuwa fighting through a tough season Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa is in the midst of an injury-plagued season. It's been a battle but he hasn't given up the fight.

MARCH 30, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Barnes has 22, career-high 12 assists, as Raptors beat Heat

Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Scottie Barnes had 22 points and a career-high 12 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 106-92

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa to Play for Raptors, Gary Trent Jr. Remains Out The Toronto Raptors will have Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa back Sunday night against the Washington Wizards. Gary Trent Jr. remains o...

MARCH 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa to Play for Raptors, Gary Trent Jr. Remains Out The Toronto Raptors will have Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa back Sunday night against the Washington Wizards. Gary Trent Jr. remains o...

MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cleared for action Sunday Achiuwa (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Achiuwa has missed back-to-back games and was initially listed as questionable, but he's since been cleared and will suit up versus Washington. It's unclear how many minutes he'll see in his return to action, but he figures to see at least a few stints behind Jakob Poeltl and Christian Koloko.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Wizards Achiuwa (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's action against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact A hamstring injury has kept Achiuwa out for two consecutive games, leading to more run for Chris Boucher and Christian Koloko. That pair will presumably see bigger roles again if Achiuwa remains shelved.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Remain Without Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., and Precious Achiuwa The Toronto Raptors will remain without Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., and Precious Achiuwa for Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raptors Remain Without Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., and Precious Achiuwa The Toronto Raptors will remain without Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., and Precious Achiuwa for Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out again Achiuwa (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Achiuwa will miss back-to-back games due to right hamstring soreness. Gary Trent (elbow) and Scottie Barnes (wrist) also remain out, so Will Barton will draw another start and Chris Boucher figures to see increased usage again.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Detroit Achiuwa (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Thursday and is questionable for Friday's game versus the Pistons, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Achiuwa is in danger of missing his second straight game due to right hamstring soreness. Chris Boucher and Christian Koloko are candidates to see extended minutes if Achiuwa doesn't suit up Friday.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Rule Out Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., Precious Achiuwa The Toronto Raptors have ruled out Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa, and Gary Trent Jr. for Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Out Wednesday Achiuwa (hamstring) will not play Wednesday versus the Pacers, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact With both Achiuwa and Scottie Barnes watching from the sidelines Wednesday, Chris Boucher will have the opportunity for some extended minutes, and he could be worth a dice roll if you need some blocks. Achiuwa's next opportunity to play will come Friday against Detroit.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Add Gary Trent Jr. & Precious Achiuwa to Injury Report The Toronto Raptors have added Gary Trent Jr. and Precious Achiuwa to the injury report as questionable to play the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eric Koreen: Precious Achiuwa (right hamstring tightness)... - The Athletic Precious Achiuwa (right hamstring tightness) joins Scottie Barnes (left wrist soreness) as questionable for tonight's game vs. Indiana. Hali...

MARCH 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM