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1:50Knicks' Chances To Win NBA Title With Potential Giannis Acquisition
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0:47Knicks rally past Cavs on Christmas for largest fourth-quarter comeback since 2023
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1:39Highlights: Magic vs Knicks (12/13)
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Top Ariel Hukporti News
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Recalled by New York
Hukporti was recalled by the Knicks on Friday.
Hukporti had a brief stint with the Westchester Knicks in the G League but has already returned to the NBA roster. The big man is averaging 1.6 points and 2.8 boards per game in 29 regular-season appearances for the Knicks in 2025-26.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Gets garbage-time run in blowout
Hukporti recorded two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds and one block in 11 minutes Wednesday in the Knicks' 120-66 win over the Nets.
Recalled from the G League's Westchester Knicks prior to Wednesday's contest, Hukporti was outside of head coach Mike Brown's rotation but took the floor for all but one minute of the fourth quarter after New York had built a 32-point lead heading into the final period. Since playing time at the NBA level has been relatively scarce of late for the second-year center, he could rejoin Westchester ahead of Friday's home game against the Windy City Bulls to pick up some extended minutes.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Available Wednesday
Hukporti (quadriceps) is available to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Hukporti will shed a questionable tag related to a right quadriceps strain and be available Wednesday for the Knicks. He remains a fringe rotation piece, though, and isn't guaranteed to see the floor versus the Kings.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Iffy for Wednesday
Hukporti is questionable for Wednesday against the Kings with a right quadriceps strain.
Hukporti is not typically a rotation player for the Knicks when the team is close to full strength, so this news is unlikely to have a big fantasy impact.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Not starting vs. Philadelphia
Hukporti won't start against the 76ers on Saturday.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) both available and starting, Hukporti will slide to the second unit. The second-year center has averaged 1.5 points and 2.4 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game across 17 appearances off the bench this season.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Grabs 16 boards in defeat
Hukporti chipped in eight points (2-4 FG, 4-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 111-99 loss to the Hawks.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) sidelined for the front end of New York's back-to-back set, Hukporti got the starting nod for the fourth time this season. The second-year center made the most of the opportunity, grabbing a game- and career-high 16 rebounds. He also set a new season-best mark in blocks, matching his career high. Hukporti doesn't offer much fantasy value but could be a viable streaming option whenever Towns and Mitchell are both unavailable.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Starting Friday
Hukporti is in the Knicks' starting lineup against the Hawks on Friday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Hukporti will draw the start for Friday night's game due to the absences of Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle). Hukporti made his last start against the Pacers on Dec. 18, when he tallied four points, five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Available Wednesday
Hukporti (lips) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Hukporti will shed his questionable tag and suit up Wednesday after sustaining a lip laceration in Monday's win over the Pelicans. The big man has appeared in three of the Knicks' last four games and will likely continue to see increased burn with Mitchell Robinson (ankle) sidelined.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Questionable for Wednesday
Hukporti (lips) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Hukporti sustained a lip laceration in Monday's win over the Pelicans and was unable to return. If the second-year center joins Mitchell Robinson (ankle) on the sidelines Wednesday, Guerschon Yabusele and Trey Jemison are candidates for increased playing time off the bench.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Won't return Monday
Hukporti won't return to Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a mouth laceration.
The big man sustained a cut in his mouth, and it seems the problem is severe enough to keep him sidelined for the rest of the game. He'll finish with no counting stats in 12 minutes of action off the bench. Hukporti's next chance to play will come Wednesday on the road against the Spurs.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Sliding to second unit
Hukporti won't start against the 76ers on Friday.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) back in the lineup, Hukporti will retreat to the second unit after starting Thursday's win over Indiana. The Knicks will also have Mitchell Robinson (ankle) in the second leg of their back-to-back set, so Hukporti isn't likely to see significant minutes.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Joining starting five
Hukporti is starting Thursday's game against the Pacers, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Hukporti is in line for his third start of the season but his first since Oct. 26. He'll get a look as a starter with both Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) sidelined Thursday.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Back to G League
New York assigned Hukporti to the G League's Westchester Knicks on Tuesday.
Hukporti has 16 appearances to his name at the NBA level this season for an average of 7.9 minutes per contest, so this move will allow him to get some additional reps.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Swats three shots in win
Hukporti registered six points (1-2 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 win over the Magic.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out Sunday, Hukporti was able to log extended minutes and took advantage of the opportunity, posting season highs in minutes, points, rebounds and blocks. If Towns can't go Tuesday against the Raptors, Hukporti could be in line to see an expanded role again behind Mitchell Robinson.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Logs 13 minutes in win
Hukporti contributed zero points (0-2 FT) and four rebounds across 13 minutes during Monday's 113-100 victory over the Nets.
Despite playing more than 12 minutes for the first time since Opening Night, Hukporti failed to score for the fifth time in his 10 appearances thus far this season. Even with injuries to multiple key pieces, the big man was unable to play a meaningful role, a trend that is likely to continue moving forward.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Bench role Tuesday
Hukporti will come off the bench during Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Hukporti will be in the second unit with Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) sliding over to the center position and Landry Shamet starting in place of Miles McBride (personal). Hukporti started the two games he's played, averaging 1.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 14.0 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Starting sans McBride
Hukporti will start in Sunday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
With Miles McBride (personal) sidelined, Hukporti will rejoin the starting lineup. The second-year big man started Wednesday's season-opening win over Cleveland with Mitchell Robinson (ankle) unavailable, recording two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Moving to bench Friday
Hukporti won't start in Friday's game against the Celtics, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
With Miles McBride entering the starting five, Hukporti will retreat to the second unit. The second-year big man got the starting nod in Wednesday's season-opening win over Cleveland, during which he recorded two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Set to start Wednesday
Hukporti is expected to be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against Cleveland, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Mitchell Robinson is getting the night off for load management Wednesday, so this will likely be only a spot start for Hukporti. The big man averaged just 8.7 minutes per game over 25 regular-season contests a year ago, but Hukporti carries some streaming appeal against the Cavaliers.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-0, 246 lbs |
| Birthplace: Stralsund, DE |
| Age: 23 |
| Experience: 1 |