Instant Grade: Kings Re-Sign Precious Achiuwa to Two-Year Contract

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly bringing back free agent forward Precious Achiuwa.Logan Struck|

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The Sacramento Kings have made their first move of 2026 free agency, and it is exactly what fans were hoping for.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Kings have agreed to a new deal with free agent forward Precious Achiuwa, signing the 26-year-old to a two-year, $11.5 million contract.

"Free agent forward Precious Achiuwa has agreed on terms to re-sign with the Sacramento Kings on a two-year, $11.5M deal, league sources tell me," Haynes reported on Tuesday.

Free agent forward Precious Achiuwa has agreed on terms to re-sign with the Sacramento Kings on a two-year, $11.5M deal, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/IdQdbIOqMv
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This move certainly should not come as a surprise, as Achiuwa was expected to return to Sacramento after a productive first year with the franchise, but it is great to see the two sides finally reach a deal.

Is this a good move for the Kings?

Last season, the Kings signed Achiuwa to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum after the New York Knicks let him walk in free agency, and it was one of the best decisions of Scott Perry's early tenure as the Kings' general manager. In his debut season with the Kings, Achiuwa averaged 11.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 stocks through 57 starts, while shooting 52.3% from the field.

Achiuwa immediately filled multiple needs for the Kings as a high-level rebounder, physical interior presence, and versatile defender. Now, the Kings will have him for the next two years to continue to help out in those areas.

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Not to mention, getting him on a two-year deal worth $11.5 million is a bargain for Sacramento. Granted, this is a win-win move for both sides, as Achiuwa gets a nice raise after being on the minimum last season, while the Kings get a productive, starting-caliber power forward for an average of just $5.75 million per year.

The Kings had a bi-annual exception to use this offseason, and they really could not have found a better way to use it. Bringing back Achiuwa was an obvious priority for Perry and the Kings' front office.

Signing grade: A

This seemed like a no-brainer move by the Kings from the start, and Sacramento fans should be relieved that it actually happened. Achiuwa will have a legitimate case to be the Kings' starting power forward next season, and if not, he will be the perfect player to have off the bench.

Achiuwa fits right into Sacramento's new-look young core, while being a great complementary piece as they start building around Darius Acuff Jr., their new franchise point guard. Perry was hired as the Kings' GM just over a year ago, and he is already making strides to turn this franchise around. Re-signing Achiuwa might feel insignificant to some, but these are the moves a good franchise makes.

The Kings will not have much financial flexibility for the rest of free agency, but getting their prioritized signing out of the way before Achiuwa became eligible to start negotiations with opposing teams is a great way to kick things off.

The NBA free agency market will continue to heat up this week, but after signing Achiuwa, the Kings might stay relatively quiet.

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Denmark urges IOC to recognize territories of Greenland and Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark asked the IOC to recognize its territories Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams, the national parliament said Tuesday.

The parliament published a letter urging the International Olympic Committee to recognize the semi-autonomous territories as "independent National Olympic Committees and to participate in the Olympic Games under their own flags."

The revival of a longstanding Olympic proposal previously made 20 years ago comes weeks after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen formed a new coalition government. She has pledged support for Greenland against U.S. President Donald Trump's wish to acquire the island.

The IOC recognizes 206 national Olympic bodies, which is 13 more than the United Nations has member states, and is unlikely to support Denmark's request.

The Olympic body's policy since 1996 has been to recognize only independent states, such as Kosovo in 2014 and South Sudan the next year. The Olympic Charter defines "country" as "an independent state recognized by the international community."

Two biathletes from Greenland competed for Denmark at the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.

The Faroe Islands has competed in qualifying games for international soccer tournaments since the 1992 European Championship and 1994 World Cup.

The Danish parliament said its presidium's June 18 letter to the IOC would "reflect a clear and current political commitment by Denmark to support enhanced and more equal international participation for both the Faroe Islands and Greenland."

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Serena Williams loses singles match in opening round at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams showed plenty of what made her a 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion in her first professional singles match in nearly four years on Tuesday.

The 44-year-old Williams wasn't quite able to dominate like she used to, though, and was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 by an opponent less than half her age, 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia, in the opening round of Wimbledon.

Williams displayed the same powerful serve and heavy groundstrokes that led her to seven Wimbledon singles titles but the 87th-ranked Joint was able to handle the American standout's pace and win more of the big points by hitting beyond Williams' reach on Centre Court.

While Williams played two doubles matches just before Wimbledon to announce her comeback to the sport she once dominated, she hadn't played a singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open.

Williams has a record 98 career victories in singles on the hallowed grass of the All England Club. By contrast, it was Joint's first Wimbledon victory in just her second appearance at the All England Club after losing in the opening round last year.

But Joint won a Wimbledon warmup in nearby Eastbourne last year and knows how to play on grass.

Williams, who has no singles ranking after being out for so long, was given wild card invitations by Wimbledon organizers to play singles and also doubles with older sister Venus. Her doubles match will come later in the week.

Williams has said that having her two daughters off from school inspired her comeback and it marked the first time that her youngest daughter, Adria, who is almost three, saw her play singles. Adira sat next to her eight-year-old sister, Olympia in the front row of Serena's players' box.

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Exclusive | It’ll take 65 years to save for a down payment in NYC — but less than 4 in this popular city, new data shows

Exclusive | First-time buyers in New York City need 65 years to save for a down payment, new data shows

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It’ll take 65 years to save for a down payment in NYC — but less than 4 in this popular city, new data shows

By Mary K. Jacob Published June 30, 2026, 4:47 p.m. ET

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Aspiring homeowners in the Big Apple better get comfortable renting.

Your average New Yorker would need a staggering 65 years to scrape together the median down payment for a first home, according to a new analysis from Rocket Mortgage, while buyers in parts of the Midwest can hit that same milestone in under four years.

The eye-popping gap comes down to one brutal math problem.

First-time buyers in New York City are typically putting down 30% of their purchase price, an average of $265,000, on a median home priced at $883,333.

A new Rocket Mortgage analysis finds that a typical New York City household would need 65 years to save the median first-time homebuyer down payment of $265,000, by far the longest timeline in the nation. Roni – stock.adobe.com

In Detroit, by contrast, first-timers are putting down roughly 5%, just $7,600 on average, letting them save up in 3.9 years. Nearby Warren, Michigan, is even faster at 3.1 years for an $8,797 down payment.

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San Francisco and Los Angeles aren’t far behind New York in pain. The City by the Bay requires around 57 years to save a $400,000 down payment, while Los Angeles buyers need 41.5 years to amass $170,500.

Boston, Anaheim and San Jose round out the list of markets where homeownership feels generations away.

The steep figure stems from local buying norms, with first-timers in the city typically putting down 30% of a home’s purchase price compared to roughly 5% in more affordable markets. deberarr – stock.adobe.com

Rocket’s analysis crunched first-time homebuyer mortgage data from loans closed between May 20, 2025, and May 19, 2026, pairing it with median household income figures from the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey.

Researchers assumed a household socking away 5 percent of its annual income toward a down payment fund each year.

On the flip side, the fastest markets to save up are clustered in the Midwest and South. No shocker there.

It’ll take 4.3 years to save up for a $20,450 down payment in Virginia Beach, Virginia, while Fort Worth, Texas, needs the same 4.3 years for $17,867.

Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Jacksonville, Cleveland, Columbus and West Palm Beach round out the top 10 fastest markets, all clocking in under 5.5 years.

In New York City, where a hefty down payment has become almost a requirement to compete, Redfin agent Jason Warner said he’s increasingly fielding clients well past their twenties.

San Francisco trails close behind at 57.2 years. travelview – stock.adobe.com

“The price point is so much higher in New York City than it is in most of the country. Since it takes a bit longer for first-time home buyers to save here, I’m now often helping mid-career professionals in their late 30s and early 40s to buy their first home after decades of renting,” Warner said in the report.

Warner pointed to a tight inventory squeeze as another factor pushing buyers to make bigger down payments.

“New York City is competitive by its nature, and inventory is squeezed right now because a lot of homeowners are locked in by low mortgage rates they got during the pandemic,” he said.

“Sellers are looking not only for the highest offer, but for the one that’s most likely to close quickly and easily. A high down payment signals to the seller that you have the funds needed to close and you’re committed to the home,” the agent said.

“While a high down payment might not be as strong as an all-cash offer, it is a sign that a lender is likely going to be able to come through with funding your loan on time because you have cash handy and finances in order.”

In Los Angeles, it now takes first-time homebuyers 41.5 years to save for a down payment. Unwind – stock.adobe.com

Warner added that the city’s co-op and condo boards often leave buyers no choice in the matter, frequently demanding 20 to 30 percent down before they’ll even consider an application.

Fellow New York City Redfin agent Steve K. Kazoleas said family money is increasingly bridging the gap for his clients.

A 2025 Redfin survey found nearly 24 percent of young Americans who recently bought a home leaned on relatives to help fund their down payment.

“Many of the first-time home buyers I’ve been working with are spending years saving, while at the same time they’re dealing with high rental costs, which ultimately makes it hard for them to build wealth. As a result, I’ve been seeing buyers expand their searches,” Kazoleas said in the report.

. On the other end, Midwest and Southern metros offer a far faster path to homeownership, led by Warren, Michigan at 3.1 years and Detroit at 3.9 years, where down payments average just $7,600 to $8,800. — Midwest and Southern metros offer a far faster path to homeownership, led by Warren, Michigan, at 3.1 years and Detroit at 3.9 years, where down payments average just $7,600 to $8,800. searagen – stock.adobe.com

Still, Kazoleas warned against buyers stretching themselves too thin just to land a deal.

“I always encourage buyers to leave room in their budget for unexpected repairs, life events and things that might come up. Homeownership should improve your financial future, not create financial stress in your life. You should be living in your home, not for your home,” he said.

Bill Banfield, Chief Business Officer at Rocket Mortgage, said the key for first-timers anywhere is starting the conversation early, long before they’re ready to make an offer.

“Reducing the time it takes to save for a down payment isn’t just about earning more or spending less. It’s also about understanding the options that are available,” Banfield told The Post.

“Many first-time buyers don’t realize they may qualify for low-down-payment loans or assistance programs that can substantially reduce the amount of cash they need at closing. Beyond setting aside money each month, directing annual bonuses, tax refunds or other windfalls toward a down payment fund can also help buyers reach their goal faster.”

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A new Rocket Mortgage analysis finds that a typical New York City household would need 65 years to save the median first-time homebuyer down payment of $265,000, by far the longest timeline in the nation. Roni - stock.adobe.com

The steep figure stems from local buying norms, with first-timers in the city typically putting down 30% of a home’s purchase price compared to roughly 5% in more affordable markets. deberarr - stock.adobe.com

San Francisco trails close behind at 57.2 years. travelview - stock.adobe.com

In Los Angeles, it now takes first-time homebuyers 41.5 years to save for a down payment. Unwind - stock.adobe.com

Midwest and Southern metros offer a far faster path to homeownership, led by Warren, Michigan, at 3.1 years and Detroit at 3.9 years, where down payments average just $7,600 to $8,800. searagen - stock.adobe.com

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