Karl-Anthony Towns holds his thumb in pain during the Pistons-Knicks game on Jan. 13, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Precious Achiuwa is confident he’s an elite defender.

Precious Achiuwa (No. 5) blocks a shot during the Knicks-76ers game on Jan. 15, 2025. AP. With Karl-Anthony Towns shelved because of an injured thumb, Achiuwa, the Knicks’ lone frontcourt ...

Achiuwa has now played three games this year with Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) sidelined, averaging 8.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 26.8 minutes while shooting 73 ...

There was 6:34 left in the fourth quarter and the Knicks trailed by five when Karl-Anthony Towns picked up his fifth foul. It looked bleak. Precious Achiuwa changed that.

New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) ... and another when he came in for Karl-Anthony Towns with 3:45 left in the third. “I was really happy to be out there,” Achiuwa said.

The New York Knicks have their starting center in Karl-Anthony Towns after a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but questions linger as to who the backup center will be. Mitchell ...

Achiuwa registered two points (1-11 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 105-91 victory over Philadelphia. Achiuwa stepped into a larger ...

Precious Achiuwa is nearing a return to the Knicks. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) ... who retooled their starting five around Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges in the offseason.

Another Knicks big man is out with injury, making the Karl-Anthony Towns acquisition even more important. ... New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) ...

Achiuwa has looked good in the preseason for New York, averaging 9.4 points and 4.8 rebounds a game. Karl-Anthony Towns will start and get the bulk of the minutes at the five, but this injury leaves ...

Achiuwa started the season on the shelf due to a preseason ankle injury, making his season debut on December 5. In 57 games (10 starts), he averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds on 50.2% from the ...