76ers lose backup center Ariel Hukporti to torn Achilles
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76ers lose backup center Ariel Hukporti to torn Achilles
The 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.
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Lead articleArticle published:Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation
The Sixers have Joel Embiid. They also know they’ll need someone to play center when he’s unavailable. That’s why Ariel Hukporti’s injury hurts. Hukporti tore his right Achilles during Monday’s preseason opener against the Knicks. Philadelphia said he would undergo surgery, with a recovery update to follow. As Tony Jones of The Athletic explains, Hukporti […] The post Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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Ex-Knick Ariel Hukporti out for season after tearing Achilles
The big man signed with the 76ers in the offseason to a one-year, $3.4 million contract after playing on the Knicks' championship-winning 2025-26 team.
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How the Sixers can add another backup center after Ariel Hukporti’s Achilles injury
Ariel Hukporti tore his Achilles in the Sixers' preseason opener, which further exposes their already flimsy depth at center behind Joel Embiid.
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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 center.
Publisher:Ariel Hukporti to miss 2026-27 with torn Achilles
It didn’t look good when it happened and now it’s confirmed that Ariel Hukporti has torn his Achilles.
Publisher:76ers center Ariel Hukporti tears Achilles: What injury means for Philly, Joel Embiid ahead of pivotal season
Hukporti was in line for a significant uptick in playing time in Philadelphia after a part-time role with the Knicks
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Ariel Hukporti Suffers Torn Achilles Tendon
Ariel Hukporti has suffered a torn Achilles in Monday's preseason game between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks. An MRI confirmed the injury on Tuesday and he will undergo surgery immediately. Hukporti signed a one-year, $3.4 million contract with the Sixers over the offseason. The Sixers are already without Adem Bona and Tacko Fall due to injuries. Philadelphia will likely apply for a $1.7 million Disabled Player Exception. But the Sixers cannot currently sign a player as they're $...
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How the Sixers can add another backup center after Ariel Hukporti’s Achilles injury
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 5: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the Philadelphia 76ers boxes out during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel ...
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Sources: 76ers’ Ariel Hukporti will miss 2026-27 season with torn Achilles
The Philadelphia 76ers season has already taken a massive blow before it’s even started. In Monday night’s preseason opener against the New York Knicks, newly signed Sixers big man Ariel Hukporti suffered a non-contact right leg injury against his former team, resulting in him leaving Philadelphia’s 120-97 win early in the first quarter. Initial fear […] The post Sources: 76ers’ Ariel Hukporti will miss 2026-27 season with torn Achilles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Hukporti to undergo surgery after tearing Achilles in Sixers' preseason opener
The Sixers have suffered a preseason injury hit at center.
Publisher:76ers' Ariel Hukporti out for season after rupturing right Achilles tendon in preseason opener
The Sixers' reserve center had to be helped off the floor, and left the arena on crutches and in a walking boot.
Publisher:Ariel Hukporti to miss 2026-27 with torn Achilles
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the Philadelphia 76ers is helped off the court after an injury against the New York Knicks during a preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell...
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Hukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
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76ers' Ariel Hukporti Suffers Season-Ending Injury, Updated Depth Chart and Salary Cap Space
The Philadelphia 76ers announced that center Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon during his team's preseason opener on Monday evening against the New York Knicks.
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Ariel Hukporti Suffers Season-Ending Achilles Tear
Sixers big man Ariel Hukporti has been diagnosed with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, the injury will sideline Hukporti for the entire 2026/27 season. The team, confirming that Hukporti suffered a torn Achilles during Monday’s preseason opener, has announced that he’ll undergo surgery later today, […]
Publisher:Hoops RumorsArticle published:
Philadelphia reserve center Ariel Hukporti suffers non-contact leg injury, undergoing imaging
This didn't look good, and if it's a worst-case scenario, it's bad for Hukporti and the 76ers.
Publisher:76ers center Ariel Hukporti leaves preseason opener after non-contact right leg injury
The Sixers' reserve center had to be helped off the floor, and left the arena on crutches and in a walking boot.
Publisher:5 Centers The 76ers Should Consider If Ariel Hukporti Misses Significant Time - Fadeaway World
Here are five centers the 76ers could consider after Ariel Hukporti's injury, including cheap trade targets and low-cost free-agent options.
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Sixers' Hukporti Undergoing Imaging On Right Achilles
Less than five minutes into his preseason debut with his new team, Sixers big man Ariel Hukporti suffered a non-contact injury to his right leg and exited Monday’s game early. While guarding former Knicks teammate Karl-Anthony Towns, Hukporti fell to the floor and immediately grabbed the back of his lower right leg, raising concerns about […]
Publisher:Karl-Anthony Towns Carries 76ers' Ariel Hukporti To Locker Room After Scary Non-Contact Injury
NBA fans show love to Karl-Anthony Towns for his sportsmanlike gesture to help former teammate, Ariel Hukporti, back to the 76ers' locker room.
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