Ariel Hukporti

C · Philadelphia 76ers

7′0″ · 258 lb · Age 24

Achilles · RightPreseason · vs NYK

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Recovery progress

DiagnosisOct 6

SurgeryOct 6

Rehab

Practice

Return

Ariel Hukporti, C for the Philadelphia 76ers, tore his Achilles on Oct 5, 2026 in preseason Game 1 vs the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Current stage: Surgery (updated Oct 6, 2026).

Achilles

Achilles tear · 2026-27 season · Oct 5, 2026

Right Achilles

Season / game: 2026-27 · Game 1
Phase: Preseason
Opponent: vs New York Knicks
Arena: Xfinity Mobile Arena — Philadelphia, PA
Mechanism: Non contact
Side: Right
Source: nba.com

Went down early in the first quarter of his 76ers preseason debut, the opener against his former team the Knicks, and was helped off the court. The injury was non-contact. An MRI confirmed a ruptured right Achilles and he had surgery the next day.

Recovery timeline

Current stage: Surgery

Oct 6, 2026 · Surgery
Successful surgery on torn Achilles
Team reported he underwent successful surgery on the torn right Achilles tendon.
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Oct 6, 2026 · Diagnosis
Ruptured Achilles confirmed by MRI
MRI on Tuesday confirmed a ruptured right Achilles tendon; ruled out for the 2026-27 season.
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