Sacramento's forward Precious Achiuwa is back on the court for Wednesday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Key points
- Precious Achiuwa is confirmed to play and start against the Lakers.
- Keegan Murray remains out with an ankle injury.
- Achiuwa’s recent outings have been productive, but he isn’t considered the top streaming pick for a busy NBA day.
- Information comes from the NBA Injury Report, cited by Noah Rubin.
According to the NBA Injury Report, forward Precious Achiuwa (ankle) has been cleared to play in Sacramento’s upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Achiuwa, who wears jersey #9, will start in place of Keegan Murray, who continues to sit out with an ankle injury, the report noted.
Achiuwa cleared for Wednesday's game
The report highlighted that Achiuwa has posted a couple of productive outings in recent games, contributing solid minutes for the Kings.
Despite his recent contributions, analysts note that Achiuwa may not be the most advantageous streaming option on a 14‑game day, given the depth of available players.
Murray remains sidelined
The Kings will look to leverage Achiuwa’s availability as they seek to improve their standing in the Western Conference, while the Lakers aim to maintain momentum on the road.
Reader questions
Will Keegan Murray play against the Lakers?
No. Murray is still sidelined with an ankle injury and is not expected to play.
Is Precious Achiuwa starting for Sacramento?
Yes. He will start in place of Keegan Murray for the Wednesday game.
How has Achiuwa performed recently?
He has had a couple of productive outings, contributing solid minutes and impact for the Kings.
Source: nbcsports.com
