Ariel Hukporti News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

76ers get major roster update after Ariel Hukporti ruled out for season with torn achilles | Sporting News The Philadelphia 76ers are looking at what is best for their roster after suffering a major injury. It looks like they have made up their mi...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Suns stole perfect Ariel Hukporti replacement for 76ers in Duop Reath Ariel Hukporti's season-ending injury has the 76ers in the market for a Duop Reath type, and the Suns were smart to add him to their roster...

5 DAYS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Injuries are already taking their toll on the Philadelphia 76ers Ariel Hukporti's Achilles tear exposed how fragile the Sixers' depth is at backup center behind the oft-injured Joel Embiid.

6 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Ariel Hukporti's injury delivers warning of an unfortunate reality The Philadelphia 76ers weren't entering the 2026-2027 NBA season with the mentality of finding their top backup center between Adem Bona and...

OCTOBER 8 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

76ers' latest brutal injury news hands Celtics a massive interior advantage With Ariel Hukporti out, the 76ers' frontcourt is critically exposed. Here is how Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson give the Celtics a hug...

OCTOBER 7 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

76ers key injury opens new door for Hawks' playoff success Ariel Hukporti's torn Achilles tendon may allow Atlanta to leverage their young, talented frontcourt in a potential playoff series against t...

OCTOBER 7 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Kelly Olynyk reuniting with Jaylen Brown makes sense but it's complicated The Philadelphia 76ers' big-man depth looks like it may take a major hit following Ariel Hukporti's injury. Why not bring in a Boston Celtic...

OCTOBER 7 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Ariel Hukporti's injury makes Joel Embiid's health that much more important The Philadelphia Sixers will be without Ariel Hukporti for the season, a tough blow for their center insurance behind Joel Embiid.

OCTOBER 6 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

76ers shouldn't consider any panic moves after Ariel Hukporti injury The Philadelphia 76ers will lose Ariel Hukporti for the season. They shouldn't make any panic moves for more depth.

OCTOBER 6 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Ariel Hukporti suffers right Achilles tear in 76ers preseason opener Sixers center Ariel Hukporti will undergo surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon suffered in Philadelphia's preseason opener against...

OCTOBER 6 • NBA.COM

Ariel Hukporti injury update is bad news for LeBron James and Sixers The Philadelphia 76ers offered an injury update on Ariel Hukporti, and it means LeBron James and company have to confront depth issues at ce...

OCTOBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffers season-ending Achilles tendon tear in preseason game vs Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending right Achilles tendon tear in Monday night’s preseason game against the New York Knicks, the team said Tuesday

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Ariel Hukporti injury shouldn't cause regret over 76ers' Johni Broome move A former Philadelphia 76ers center found a new home for the time being. The team's 2025 second-round pick, Johni Broome, is looking to bounc...

OCTOBER 6 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Done for season Hukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact Hukporti went down with an Achilles injury in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks, and an MRI has since revealed a rupture. He signed a one-year deal with the 76ers over the summer, so Hukporti will be an unrestricted free agent come season's end. With Hukporti's year already finished, Adem Bona (foot) should assume the backup center role behind Joel Embiid once healthy.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ariel Hukporti injury has moved the spotlight onto Adem Boma With Ariel Hukporti injured, the Philadelphia 76ers need Adem Bona to make a leap.

OCTOBER 6 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

The 76ers' center rotation takes a massive blow with Ariel Hukporti's unfortunate injury | Sporting News Ariel Hukporti's injury is a monumental blow to the 76ers' center rotation.

OCTOBER 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fails to return Monday Hukporti (lower leg) didn't return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks. He didn't score (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recorded one assist in five minutes before exiting.

Impact The team has yet to release any additional information on Hukporti's injury, but the fact that he needed assistance off the court is concerning. The Sixers are presumably sending the big man for additional testing before putting out on update on his availability going forward.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ariel Hukporti injury scare adds more discomfort to 76ers' center situation The Philadelphia 76ers' center depth is already being tested to uncomfortable levels.

OCTOBER 6 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Picks up ankle injury Hukporti was helped to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's preseason game against the Knicks after suffering an apparent calf/ankle injury, Kristian Winfield of th...

Impact Hukporti appeared to grab at his lower leg or ankle after taking a tumble, and he needed the assistance of his teammates to make it down the tunnel. It seems unlikely that he'll return to Monday's exhibition after he was unable put much weight on his injured ankle.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Hukporti will start in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Impact Hukporti is getting the start with Joel Embiid (rest) sitting this one out, but he'll return to a reserve role once the regular season gets underway. Hukporti is not expected to be a consistent part of the 76ers' rotation.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

76ers are poised to give Ariel Hukporti a major break the Knicks never did Ariel Hukporti is set to have a major opportunity for a defined role with the 76ers, which is something the Knicks never gave him.

OCTOBER 4 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

It's hard to love Nick Nurse's early Ariel Hukporti evaluation with 76ers Behind Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers are stocked with two young veterans in Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti. They know plenty about the f...

OCTOBER 2 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

76ers newcomer Ariel Hukporti could disrupt their expected plan for the bench A new face in Ariel Hukporti has an opportunity to force the 76ers to change their primary bench option at center.

SEPTEMBER 21 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Adem Bona's setback could give the 76ers some early answers on Ariel Hukporti Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona suffered a setback, which could give Ariel Hukporti plenty of preseason playing time.

SEPTEMBER 17 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Latest rumored Knicks target shows true effects of their second apron refusal The Knicks are starting to look into the bargain bin for a third-string center. After losing Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti, it hasn't...

SEPTEMBER 4 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

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76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffers season-ending Achilles tendon tear in preseason game vs Knicks