Ariel Hukporti was upgraded from day-to-day to out in Tuesday's injury report with a right Achilles/leg issue, a day after he failed to return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks. He will not be available when Philadelphia plays at the Nets on Thursday.
What happened
The 76ers listed Hukporti as out in the injury report issued Tuesday at 3:29 p.m. ET, with a right Achilles/leg issue, a day after he carried day-to-day status. He did not return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks. In five minutes he missed his only field-goal attempt, missed his only 3-point attempt and recorded one assist before exiting. Earlier Monday he had also been tagged day-to-day for lower leg, calf and ankle issues on the right side.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia next plays Thursday at the Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Hukporti will not be available. Last season he averaged 9.2 minutes, 2.2 points and 2.9 rebounds across 54 games, a limited frontcourt role behind the starters. With him out, center minutes fall to Andre Drummond, at 19.5 minutes and 6.4 points, and to Dominick Barlow, at 23.8 minutes and 7.7 points. The 76ers are 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started, so there is no record yet with or without him on the floor.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Hukporti's status holds through Thursday's game at the Nets. The official report lists an expected return date of Oct. 1, 2027, the only timeline given on his right Achilles/leg issue. Philadelphia continues its preseason schedule before the 2026-27 opener, and his next update will come with the following report.
Is Ariel Hukporti playing at Nets Thursday?
No. Hukporti is out for the 76ers' game at the Nets on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET, per the injury report.
When will Hukporti be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 1, 2027. Philadelphia has not given any other timeline for his right Achilles/leg issue.