Ariel Hukporti
Philadelphia 76ers
The story so far
Ariel Hukporti’s route to the NBA ran through Germany, Lithuania and Melbourne. The German centre built professional experience in Europe before joining Melbourne United, where his rebounding and interior presence made him part of the NBL’s frontcourt conversation.
Across 55 games and two seasons with Melbourne United, Hukporti became a reliable interior presence. Dallas selected him 58th in the 2024 NBA Draft, then sent his draft rights to New York. The Knicks announced his signing that November.
Started his professional career in Germany before a season in Lithuania.
Spent two NBL seasons with Melbourne United, appearing in 55 games.
Drafted 58th, with his rights traded from Dallas to New York; signed in November.
By the numbers
Season averages| League | Season | Recorded GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBL | NBL24 | 36 | 17.7 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| NBA | 2024/25 | 25 | 8.6 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
About the stats
Per-game averages are based on the appearances shown. Other seasons may be unavailable while their statistics are checked.
Game log
Recent appearances| Date | League | Opponent | PTS | REB | AST | MIN | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | NBA | vs Philadelphia 76ers | 8 | 2 | 0 | 16.0 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 Feb 2025 | NBA | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 4 | 2 | 3 | 19.0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | NBA | vs Chicago Bulls | 2 | 5 | 0 | 17.0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | NBA | vs Atlanta Hawks | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | NBA | @ Indiana Pacers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 Feb 2025 | NBA | vs Boston Celtics | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | NBA | @ Toronto Raptors | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | NBA | vs Houston Rockets | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 Feb 2025 | NBA | vs Los Angeles Lakers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | NBA | vs Memphis Grizzlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 Jan 2025 | NBA | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | NBA | vs Milwaukee Bucks | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 Jan 2025 | NBA | vs Oklahoma City Thunder | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 0 | 2 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | NBA | @ Minnesota Timberwolves |
In the news
From BucketsAriel Hukporti’s Achilles Tear Confirmed, Ending His Season
Philadelphia confirmed Ariel Hukporti has torn his right Achilles and is scheduled for surgery. ESPN reports he will miss the season, leaving an already depleted centre rotation short.
Read article →Injury · 6 October 2026Ariel Hukporti Set for Achilles Scans After Early Exit as Sixers’ Centre Depth Tightens
Ariel Hukporti left Philadelphia’s preseason opener with a non-contact right-leg injury. Nick Nurse said his right Achilles would be imaged on Tuesday, with no confirmed diagnosis or return timetable in the post-game reports.
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