Ariel Hukporti is day-to-day with a right calf injury after being helped off during Monday's preseason game against the Knicks. The 76ers center was day-to-day with an ankle issue earlier that same day, and the shift to a calf designation leaves his next appearance uncertain.
What happened
The 76ers listed Ariel Hukporti as day-to-day Monday at 7:53 p.m. ET with a right calf and leg injury. Earlier that day, the injury report had him day-to-day with an ankle issue, so the concern shifted from the ankle to the calf. According to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, 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. His previous status on the report was also day-to-day.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia's next game is the preseason matchup against the Knicks, the same game Hukporti left after his injury, Monday at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Last season he averaged 9.2 minutes, 2.2 points and 2.9 rebounds across 54 games, a depth role at center. With him out, Andre Drummond (19.5 minutes, 6.4 points) and Dominick Barlow (23.8 minutes, 7.7 points) pick up frontcourt minutes, while Tyrese Maxey (38.0 minutes, 28.3 points), VJ Edgecombe (35.0 minutes, 16.0 points) and Joel Embiid (31.6 minutes, 26.9 points) remain the top scoring options. The 76ers are 0-0, and with the 2026-27 regular season not yet underway, there is no record to compare with and without him.
What to watch
No return timetable has been announced for Hukporti, and he remains day-to-day with the right calf injury after Monday's scare against the Knicks. The next official injury report will update his status as the 76ers continue preseason play ahead of the 2026-27 regular-season opener. Philadelphia has not said how many preseason games he might miss.
Is Ariel Hukporti playing vs Knicks?
No. Hukporti left Monday's preseason game against the Knicks in the first quarter after an apparent calf/ankle injury, and the 76ers list him day-to-day with a right calf issue.
When will Ariel Hukporti be back?
A return date has not been announced. He is day-to-day with a right calf injury after being helped to the locker room during Monday's game against the Knicks.