"Achiuwa has appeared in four of Miami's five preseason games so far. He is averaging 11.7 minutes per game, averaging 4.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per outing. Those numbers, combined with the fact that he has three blocks in those four games, aren't the worst. In fact, he has the 2nd-best rebounds per 36 minutes on the Heat roster this preseason, only behind Kel'el Ware."
"But Achiuwa is also averaging the 5th most turnovers per 36, and has the 3rd lowest assists per 36 on the roster. No, we don't expect Achiuwa to be an assist machine, but when the rest of the forwards on Miami's roster are at a rate that is nearly double what Achiuwa is, it's notable."
"Achiuwa's is an Exhibit-9 contract at a base salary of $2,667,947. If Miami opts to release him prior to opening night, he would not count against the salary cap and/or the luxury tax. If Achiuwa does make the initial roster, Miami would still have until January 10th before his contract becomes fully guaranteed for the season."
Precious Achiuwa returned to Miami and occupied the Heat's 15th roster spot before training camp. He has played in four preseason games, averaging 11.7 minutes, 4.8 points and 5.8 rebounds while recording three blocks. His rebounding per 36 minutes ranks near the top on the roster, but he also ranks high in turnovers per 36 and low in assists per 36, and his plus/minus per 36 is in the lower half of teammates. Achiuwa is on an Exhibit-9 contract worth $2,667,947 and would not count against the cap if released before opening night. Keeping him would affect Miami's luxury tax exposure and his salary becomes fully guaranteed on January 10th.
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