76ers center Ariel Hukporti out for season with torn Achilles

League sources confirm to The Athletic

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

What happened: League sources confirmed the diagnosis to The Athletic. The setback lands in preseason ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Philadelphia faces early rotation questions at center with Ariel Hukporti sidelined. Preseason minutes now determine who absorbs those assignments.

What to watch: Watch Philadelphia's upcoming preseason lineups for center coverage.

Sources

nytimes.com 2026-10-06T01:05:02.452629+00:00

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