If the Kings make one change now, it has to be starting Precious Achiuwa

After a disastrous season-opener, the Sacramento Kings need to bench De'Andre Hunter and start Precious Achiuwa.

By Ian Goodwillie · A Royal Pain

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Writer Ian Goodwillie argues the Kings should replace De'Andre Hunter with Precious Achiuwa in the starting lineup.
Sacramento suffered a 121-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in their regular-season opener.
Achiuwa posted 15 points and five rebounds off the bench, outperforming Hunter's six-point, four-foul starting display.

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Writer Ian Goodwillie argues that the Sacramento Kings should insert Precious Achiuwa into the starting lineup in place of De'Andre Hunter. The recommendation follows Sacramento's 121-96 season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, ahead of their home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The writer notes that Hunter struggled with six points and four fouls in under 20 minutes, whereas Achiuwa delivered 15 points, five rebounds, and strong defense in 29 minutes off the bench. Sacramento entered the opener depleted, missing Ben Simmons, Malik Monk, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell due to injuries.

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