Ariel Hukporti did not return to Philadelphia's preseason game against the Knicks on Monday after a right lower leg issue. The 76ers list him as day-to-day, with an expected return of Oct. 8.
What happened
The 76ers listed Ariel Hukporti as day-to-day at 9:43 p.m. ET Monday with a right lower leg issue, after he had already been day-to-day earlier the same day first for a right ankle problem and then for a right calf issue. According to the injury report, Hukporti did not return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks. He finished 0-for-1 from the field, 0-for-1 on 3-pointers and one assist in five minutes before exiting.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia's next game on the schedule is the matchup with the Knicks on Monday at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Last season, Hukporti averaged 9.2 minutes, 2.2 points and 2.9 rebounds across 54 games as a backup center. Without him, the center minutes fall to Andre Drummond, who averaged 19.5 minutes and 6.4 points, and Dominick Barlow, who averaged 23.8 minutes and 7.7 points, in Philadelphia's rotation. The 76ers have not played a regular-season game yet, so there is no record with or without Hukporti this season.
What to watch
The injury report lists Hukporti's expected return as Oct. 8. Philadelphia will update his status on its next injury report as the preseason schedule continues. The 76ers have not opened the 2026-27 regular season, so every game before the opener matters for tracking his health.
Is Ariel Hukporti playing vs Knicks?
Hukporti did not return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks after exiting with a right lower leg issue. He is listed as day-to-day on the injury report.
When will Hukporti be back?
The 76ers list his expected return as Oct. 8, 2026, according to the injury report.