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1:00Highlights: Knicks at Bulls (10/31)
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1:37Knicks In Search Of 2-0 Start, Host Rival Celtics
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0:54Highlights: Cavaliers at Knicks (10/22)
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2:05Ashley Nicole Moss Discusses The Mike Brown Era Beginning In New York
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1:42NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions By Ashley Moss
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0:59NBA Preseason Highlights: 76ers vs Knicks (10/2)
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1:2810 Teams Who Can Win NBA Title: No. 4 New York Knicks
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0:34BREAKING: Knicks Expected to Hire Mike Brown as Head Coach
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1:47NBA Eastern Conference: Knicks Add Bench Depth With Jordan Clarkson
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1:29NBA Free Agency Team Needs: New York Knicks
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1:59Knicks Discussing Mikal Bridges Trade
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1:43Do The Knicks Need to Hire a Coach Before the Draft?
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1:53Ashley Nicole Moss: 'I Don't Understand the Ideology of Going After Coaches Who Are Already Employed by Playoff Teams'
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1:32What Type of Coach Do The Knicks Need?
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3:53Boomer and Gio: Knicks are Searching for a New Head Coach
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1:35Could Dan Hurley Handle the Chaos of Coaching in NY?
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1:37Matt Norlander Weighs in on the Possibility Dan Hurley Becoming the Knicks Next HC
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1:39Matt Norlander Explains Why He Believes Jay Wright Will Not Be Interested in Knicks Job
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1:35What's Next for Tom Thibodeau?
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1:39Brad Botkin: "Jay Wright Man, He's Just Fit for New York"
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| Regular Season | 13.3 | 0.7 | 25.0 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
Top Ariel Hukporti News
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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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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Grabs five boards in win
Hukporti (illness) posted five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes in Friday's 113-108 preseason win over the Hornets.
Hukporti returned to action after missing Monday's loss to the Wizards due to illness. The second-year big man led the second unit in rebounds during the win. The 23-year-old averaged just 8.7 minutes per game in 25 regular-season appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, though he could see more playing time behind Mitchell Robinson (rest) this season.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Won't suit up Monday
Hukporti (illness) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Mike Brown said Monday that Hukporti was expected to suit up, though he's now being held out due to illness. The big man's next opportunity to play will come in Friday's preseason finale against Charlotte.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Impressive in limited minutes
Hukporti racked up six points (3-4 FG) and six rebounds across six minutes during Thursday's 99-84 win over the 76ers.
Hukporti wasn't on the floor for long during the team's preseason opener, but he made his presence felt off the bench, coming four rebounds and four points shy of a double-double in only six minutes. The German import will hope for more performances like this during the preseason to merit a bench role during the regular season.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Sits in SL finale
Hukporti (knee) did not appear in Saturday's Summer League game against the Wizards.
Hukporti was sidelined for Saturday's game due to a left knee sprain. His last Summer League outing came Sunday against the Celtics, when he tallied nine points (2-4 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist over 22 minutes.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Out with left knee sprain
Hukporti is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Pacers due to a left knee sprain, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
The severity of the injury is unknown, and Hukporti can be labeled day-to-day going forward. The 2024 second-rounder is trying to make an impression this summer for a more pronounced role ahead of 2025-26, averaging 6.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 58.3 percent from the field over three Summer League outings.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Grabs 13 rebounds in SL loss
Hukporti recorded nine points (2-4 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and an assist in 22 minutes during Sunday's 94-81 Summer League loss to the Celtics.
Hukporti's offensive numbers may not stand out, but his work on the boards and defensively was highly impactful. Hukporti tied for game-highs in rebounds and blocks while also contributing two steals. He was especially dominant on the offensive glass, creating six extra possessions for his team.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Team option exercised Sunday
The Knicks exercised their $1.96 million team option in Hukporti's contract for 2025-26 on Sunday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Hukporti will return to New York for a second season after appearing in 25 regular-season games (one start) last year, during which he averaged 1.9 points and 2.0 rebounds across 8.7 minutes per game. The 23-year-old isn't guaranteed significant playing time in 2025-26, though he could see a boost in minutes if Precious Achiuwa departs in free agency.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Plays two minutes in Game 6 loss
Hukporti registered zero points (0-2 FT) over two minutes during Saturday's 125-108 loss to Indiana in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Hukporti made his third appearance of the playoffs during garbage time Saturday. The rookie second-rounder appeared in 25 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 1.9 points and 2.0 rebounds across 8.7 minutes per game. The 23-year-old big man also played in seven games with the club's G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks, where he averaged 6.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks across 21.1 minutes per game. The Knicks hold a team option on Hukporti's contract, and if New York chooses to exercise it, he would be slated to become a restricted free agent ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Available for series opener
Hukporti (knee) is available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
The big man will be available for the series opener, although don't expect him to play meaningful minutes in the rotation. With Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson available, Hukporti will be the third-string center in the rotation.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Iffy for Saturday
Hukporti (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
Hukporti tore his meniscus in his left knee and underwent surgery Feb. 28, though the questionable tag bodes well for the rookie. However, the 23-year-old center's potential return isn't expected to cause any waves in the rotation.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Remains without timeline
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau wouldn't commit Friday to Hukporti (knee) returning to action during the playoffs, noting that the rookie center is "a ways away" from being ready to play, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Hukporti underwent surgery Feb. 28 to address a torn meniscus and has yet to resume basketball activities. While Thibodeau didn't entirely rule Hukporti out from returning for the playoffs, the Knicks may need to make a deep run for the rookie to have a realistic chance at playing again. Hukporti will finish the regular season with averages of 1.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 8.7 minutes per contest over 25 appearances.
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Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Not yet practicing
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said Tuesday that Hukporti (knee) isn't doing much in practice other than individual work, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Hukporti is on the mend from surgery to address a torn meniscus, which he underwent Feb. 28. Though Hukporti hasn't experienced any reported complications in his recovery, the rookie isn't guaranteed to make it back on the court before the end of the regular season. Even when healthy this season, Hukporti has largely been outside of the rotation, appearing in 25 games while averaging 8.7 minutes.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-0, 246 lbs |
| Birthplace: Stralsund, DE |
| Age: 23 |
| Experience: 1 |