Ariel Hukporti News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

3 Centers Knicks Should Sign After Losing Moussa Cisse The New York Knicks have been on the hunt for a third center since Ariel Hukporti’s departure earlier this month in free agency. The Knicks...

JULY 20 • SI.COM

Making Sense of the Knicks' Failed Pursuit of Moussa Cisse The New York Knicks have one roster spot up for grabs with a glaring need for another big man following the departures of Mitchell Robinson...

JULY 19 • SI.COM

5 Realistic Centers Knicks Can Target as Two-Way Signings Following the departures of Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti, the New York Knicks' big man depth chart is down to just Karl-Anthony Town...

JULY 17 • SI.COM

Knicks' Recent Coaching Staff Win Is Flying Under the Radar Losing Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti may not feel great for a Knicks team whose center room is still incomplete. But otherwise, the o...

JULY 12 • SI.COM

76ers steal young center as Knicks give up way too quickly The Philadelphia 76ers stole away young center Ariel Hukporti from the champion New York Knicks, taking advantage of a blatant mistake by th...

JULY 4 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Knicks' refusal to pay second apron now costing them more than just Mitchell Robinson The Knicks got stung twice when Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti left in-division. Andre Drummond's a start, but NY's facing a tough rea...

JULY 4 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

3 End-of-the-Bench Centers Knicks Could Replace Ariel Hukporti With The Knicks' loss of Ariel Hukporti hurts them in more ways than one. Not only was he an improving developmental piece who could keep growing...

JULY 2 • SI.COM

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JULY 2 • Associated Press

Knicks' Major Draft Blunder Looks Even Worse to Begin Free Agency In just a few hours, the Knicks' center situation has turned bleak. It began with the news that Ariel Hukporti would be leaving for the 76er...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Sixers to Snatch Knicks Center in Second Free Agency Addition The Sixers' second intended free agency addition is someone not many expected: Ariel Hukporti. He adds more depth to Philadelphia's frontcou...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Lands deal with 76ers Hukporti agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the 76ers on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The 76ers will add some athletic frontcourt depth behind Joel Embiid and Adem Bona. Hukporti was used sparingly by the Knicks during the 2025-26 regular season, appearing in 54 games with 2.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 9.2 minutes per contest.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Why Knicks are parting ways with Ariel Hukporti after NBA title | Sporting News Hukporti's future is now uncertain.

JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reaches free agency The Knicks will not extend a qualifying offer to Hukporti, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports Monday.

Impact Hukporti is set to enter unrestricted free agency after spending the first two years of his career with the Knicks. Over 54 regular-season appearances (five starts) in 2025-26, the big man averaged 2.2 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 56.3 percent from the field in 9.2 minutes per showing.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ariel Hukporti's Knicks Return Is Now More Important Than Ever The past few days have brought no shortage of twists and turns for the Knicks at center. New York trading No. 53 pick Ugonna Onyenso seemed...

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Logs two minutes in Game 5 win Hukporti totaled one rebound, one assist and one block across two minutes during Saturday's 94-90 victory over the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Hukporti saw the floor for a second consecutive contest and ended the 2026 postseason averaging 1.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per tilt across 10 appearances. The 24-year-old big man is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason after playing a limited role in his second campaign. Across 54 regular-season appearances (five starts), Hukporti averaged 2.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per showing.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Robinson's Injury Clears Path for Fantasy Basketball NBA Finals Sleeper Ariel Hukporti might see a rise in minutes as Mitchell Robinson plays through a pinky fracture.

JUNE 3 • SI.COM

Every player in the 2026 NBA Finals, ranked Victor Wembanyama or Jalen Brunson? Who could swing the series from the bench? Did Ariel Hukporti make the list? That, and more!

JUNE 3 • FANSIDED.COM

Increased role Sunday Hukporti closed Sunday's 144-114 victory over the 76ers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with five points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist over...

Impact Hukporti logged double-digit minutes for just the third time this postseason, taking advantage of the fact that the game was done and dusted early. Although his role is likely to remain very limited, it is worth noting that opposing teams have started to go in the direction of fouling Mitchel Robinson. Should this continue, Hukporti could be called upon in specific situations, given that he is at least somewhat reliable from the free-throw line.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down nine boards off bench Hukporti supplied five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes during Monday's 137-98 victory over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifin...

Impact Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson, got into foul trouble in the first half, allowing Hukporti to see his most playing time of the postseason. Hukporti has appeared in just four of New York's past four contests, averaging 2.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 9.3 minutes per game in the 2026 playoffs.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Hukporti will come off the bench for Saturday's Game 1 against the Hawks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) skipped the Knicks' regular-season finale, but both those guys will be back in action Saturday, which could make it tough for Hukporti to get into the rotation. As a reserve this season, Hukporti has averaged 1.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 7.8 minutes per game.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Hukporti will start Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will sit out New York's regular-season finale, opening the door for Hukporti to step into the starting five for the first time since Jan. 2. As a starter this season (four games), the second-year center has averaged 3.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks across 20.8 minutes per contest.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Modest showing versus Toronto Hukporti finished with eight points (4-4 FG), four rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes during Friday's 112-95 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Hukporti didn't play in New York's' previous two contests heading into Friday night. While the 23-year-old narrowly missed his first double-digit scoring effort since the 132-101 win over the Wizards, it was still an above-average showing. With the Knicks locked into the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, Hukporti might see extended action in Sunday's meeting with the Hornets. However, he likely won't see the floor much (if at all) throughout the postseason, barring injuries to Mitchell Robinson or Karl-Anthony Towns.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to parent club The Knicks recalled Hukporti from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Saturday.

Impact Hukporti will be available for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City but isn't expected to be featured in the rotation. The second-year center suited up in Westchester's season finale Saturday, recording 32 points (13-23 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five blocks, one assist and one steal across 38 minutes in a 123-121 win over the Windy City Bulls.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club The Knicks recalled Hukporti from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Thursday.

Impact As expected, Hukporti will rejoin the Knicks ahead of their next game Thursday in Charlotte after a brief stint in the G League. The second-year big man suited up for Westchester in Tuesday's 114-104 win over the Long Island Nets, finishing with 32 points (13-23 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal in 37 minutes.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League The Knicks recalled Hukporti from the G League on Sunday.

Impact Hukporti has suited up in 48 games for New York this season, averaging 1.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per game. While he'll be available Sunday, there are no guarantees he'll play.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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