Heat Re-sign Achiuwa, Waive Gabe Madsen

The Miami Heat signed Precious Achiuwa to a one-year, veteran‑minimum non‑guaranteed deal, reuniting the 26‑year‑old with the franchise that drafted him No. 20 in 2020. The move adds interior size and rebounding depth behind All‑Star center Bam Adebayo and alongside Kel'el Ware, Nikola Jovic and two‑way Vlad Goldin, giving coach Erik Spoelstra more rotation flexibility. To open a roster spot the Heat waived guard Gabe Madsen and will still need to trim at least one Exhibit 10/preseason player. While fully non‑guaranteed, Achiuwa’s signing could push Miami over the luxury‑tax line by roughly $690,000 if the team keeps 15 players, though the club has time to adjust before the trade deadline. Achiuwa returns after stints in Toronto and New York, having averaged about 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 20.5 minutes last season (career averages near 7.6 and 5.7), and the one‑year deal provides short‑term frontcourt depth with limited guaranteed financial risk.