"Before signing guard Dru Smith last month, the Heat reportedly worked out free agent big Kai Jones. The Heat severely lacks frontcourt depth, so it made sense that they're doing their due diligence with an otherwise dry market. Miami is known to circle back on either players they've previously had interest in, or former players of theirs. On queue, the Heat is reportedly kicking tires on bringing back another familiar face: Free agent big man Precious Achiuwa, according to the Sun-Sentinel's Ira Winderman."
"The Heat drafted Achiuwa, who turns 26-years-old later this month, No. 20 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. He spent one season with Miami before getting traded for guard Kyle Lowry the following summer. Last year with the New York Knicks, Achiuwa averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds on 53.0 percent true shooting. New York did not extend him the qualifying offer last offseason, but he returned on a one-year deal."
Miami has one open roster spot but cannot add another veteran-minimum contract without surpassing the $187.895 million luxury-tax threshold. The team still explored options, working out big Kai Jones and signing guard Dru Smith while seeking frontcourt reinforcements. Miami has engaged in discussions with former first-round pick Precious Achiuwa for a potential role in a center-limited rotation. Achiuwa was the Heat's 2020 No. 20 pick, spent one season in Miami before being traded for Kyle Lowry, and averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds with the Knicks last year on 53.0 percent true shooting. He previously averaged 5.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in limited Heat minutes.
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