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Ariel Hukporti News
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Ariel Hukporti
NYK • Center • #55
16 days ago
Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Ariel Hukporti will start Sunday’s game against the Heat.
The Knicks’ fifth starter has been determined by the matchups thus far. Hukporti picked up a DNP-CD on Friday after starting against the Cavaliers two days prior. He’s in the lineup for Sunday’s matchup with Miami, as the Knicks will be without Miles McBride. However, fantasy managers should avoid Hukporti, as Josh Hart is no longer under a minutes restriction. He’ll play plenty off the bench. Also, Towns continues to play through a Grade 2 quad strain.
Source: NBA Lineups
Ariel Hukporti
NYK • Center • #55
20 days ago
SNY’s Ian Begley reports Ariel Hukporti is expected to be in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (quad) on track to play, the Knicks only have to account for Mitchell Robinson’s absence for opening night. Hukporti will reportedly move into the starting lineup, which makes sense due to the matchup. The Cavaliers start Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, so going with Hukporti instead of guard Miles McBride makes sense. Hukporti can provide some rebounds in that role, but he is not a must-stream player on a 12-game night.
Source: ian Begley
Ariel Hukporti
NYK • Center • #55
4 months ago
Ariel Hukporti accounted for nine points (2-of-4 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics.
Among the returnees in the Knicks’ summer lineup, Hukporti received the most playing time during the 2024-25 season. While the scoring output was limited, the second-year center was excellent as a rebounder and defender. Those are the areas where Hukporti will need to make an impact if he’s to crack the back end of the rotation next season. He’s worth watching this summer, especially if new Knicks head coach Mike Brown decides to start Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson together.
Ariel Hukporti
NYK • Center • #55
7 months ago
Ariel Hukporti (knee) is available for Saturday’s game against the Pistons.
Hukporti is back after missing over a month with a torn meniscus in his right knee. However, this is very much a “break in case of emergency” situation, as Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa are also available. Don’t expect to see Hukporti on the floor unless there are multiple injuries or the game gets out of hand.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ariel Hukporti
NYK • Center • #55
7 months ago
Ariel Hukporti (knee) is questionable to play in Game 1 against the Pistons on Saturday.
Hukporti has been sidelined since February with a torn meniscus, but there is a chance he is available against Detroit. However, he won’t see the floor in a playoff game regardless of his health.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ariel Hukporti
NYK • Center • #55
9 months ago
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Knicks center Ariel Hukporti (knee) will miss four to six weeks.
Hukporti tore his meniscus in his first-ever start on Wednesday. He only got the start in the first place because Karl-Anthony Towns is dealing with a minor knee injury. Mitchell Robinson is nearing his 2024-25 debut and Precious Achiuwa could log a spot start or two in the back half of the week, leaving Hukporti with no fantasy value.
Ariel Hukporti
NYK • Center • #55
9 months ago
Ariel Hukporti (knee) finished Wednesday’s win over the 76ers with eight points (4-of-5 FGs), two rebounds and one blocked shot in 16 minutes.
Hukporti started Wednesday’s game for the injured Karl-Anthony Towns, and the rookie got an alley-oop dunk on the Knicks’ first offensive possession. However, while he did shoot the ball well, the rebounding output was limited. Making matters worse was Hukporti suffering a sprained right knee early in the third quarter. While he would return briefly, the decision was ultimately made to sit him for the rest of the night. Helping Hukporti was the work of Josh Hart (7/17/4/1/1 in 39 minutes) and Precious Achiuwa (7/6/2/0/4 in 31 minutes), who combined for 23 rebounds and five blocked shots. Those two will be critical if Towns is unavailable for Friday’s game in Memphis, regardless of what happens with Hukporti.
Ariel Hukporti
NYK • Center • #55
9 months ago
Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Ariel Hukporti will start Wednesday’s game against the 76ers.
The Knicks will be without Karl-Anthony Towns, which may not be the worst thing due to the 76ers losing eight straight games. Hukporti will get the start, and the rookie can provide some production in the rebound and blocked shot categories. However, his fantasy ceiling is low despite being allowed to start.
Source: NBA Lineups