Ariel Hukporti

Ariel Hukporti

C - NY
Height: 7-0
Weight: 246 lbs
Age: 23
College: None
New York Knicks

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NBC SportsMitchell Robinson (ankle) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Robinson's absence on Wednesday freed up a few minutes for Ariel Hukporti, who did not provide much value in the backup center role. With Robinson available, Hukporti may fall out of the Knicks' rotation entirely.

Source: NBC Sports
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025

NBC SportsMitchell Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out against the Hornets on Wednesday.

Robinson will miss the second leg of New York's back-to-back, which shouldn't come as a surprise. The last time he was unavailable, Ariel Hukporti filled out 12 reserve minutes at center, where he was unproductive in fantasy hoops.

Source: NBC Sports
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025

Yahoo SportsKnicks praise Ariel Hukporti's bench efforts, despite fouling out in just 13 minutes against Hornets

Knicks bench center Ariel Hukporti fouled out in just 13 minutes of action against the Hornets, but he found ways to make his coaches and teammates proud.

Source: Yahoo Sports
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025