Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey announced today that the team has signed Ariel Hukporti.
In 54 games for the New York Knicks last season, Hukporti, 24, averaged 2.2 points on 56.3-percent shooting and 2.9 rebounds in 9.2 minutes.
The 7-0 center notched career highs in rebounds (16), assists (4), and blocked shots (4), to go along with eight points against Atlanta on Jan. 2, 2026. Hukporti registered a career-high 12 points and added nine boards and two blocks against Washington on Feb. 3, 2026.
Hukporti appeared in 10 playoff games for New York during its championship run, averaging 1.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 7.6 minutes.