Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation

The Sixers have Joel Embiid. They also know they’ll need someone to play center when he’s unavailable. That’s why Ariel Hukporti’s injury hurts. Hukporti tore his right Achilles during Monday’s preseason opener against the Knicks.

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