Former first-round pick Precious Achiuwa has officially been linked to the Miami Heat as a potential answer to their frontcourt depth questions. At this point, all signs do point to a potential reunion between the two sides. And theoretically speaking, it would make a ton of sense.
Per Heat insider Ira Winderman, the Heat has touched base with Achiuwa's camp and has left the door open to a potential signing down the line. Of note, it should be clear that nothing is agreed upon or on the verge of being finalized, but the opportunity is certainly there for a signing to come to fruition.
With their roster as it currently stands, the Heat would be smart if they added more beef up front. The only "true" centers or big men on the roster for the Heat are Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware, and two-way addition Vlad Goldin.
At some point this season, the Heat is almost certainly going to need another big. But, as is almost always the case for the Heat, timing is everything. The same is true for a potential reunion with Achiuwa.
Precious Achiuwa is a name to watch
As Jackson points out, a potential signing of Achiuwa is far from imminent for the Heat. However, logistically speaking, if the Heat are going to add a veteran big man at some point early on in the season, odds are that the former first-round pick is likely going to be on the short list of names considered.
A little more on Precious Achiuwa, per source: Heat has not made an offer but indicated an interest if they are in position to make an offer down the road (they're staying under tax at this time). Achiuwa, who has a place in South Florida, would welcome Heat return. Several other…
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With not a huge market of veteran bigs on the open market at this stage, Achiuwa would probably be one of the favorites. And his familiarity with the Heat would probably make things slightly easier
At the very least, he's certainly a name to keep an eye on if it becomes clear that the Heat desperately need some depth in the frontcourt, or they suffer a key injury in pre-season or early on in the regular season.
Even though there could be questions about the fit, especially considering that Achiuwa has always been viewed as a "tweener" and "undersized," there may not be plenty of other options available to the Heat. That's the biggest reason why a possible signing of Achiuwa with the Heat should be considered much more likely (if the Heat goes down that route).
A lot can change in the next few weeks for Miami. But if I had to make a prediction, and if I knew for sure that Miami was going to add a big man in the next couple of months, Achiuwa would probably be one of the betting favorites.