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The Knicks need a real development plan for Ariel Hukporti

As Mitchell Robinson entered the 2025-26 season still battling the effects of a severe ankle injury and missing time on and off while managing the recovery, it looked like second-year German big man Ariel Hukporti would step into a legitimate role in the New York Knicks’ rotation.

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Knicks Prospect Could See Bigger Role

The New York Knicks' deep rotation of big men offers plenty of lineup possibilities to anticipate entering the 2025-26 NBA season, with their combination of size, shooting and versatility affording the contenders multiple different looks depending on who's looks primed for a favorable matchup and, more importantly, available.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 27

Knicks Second-Year Pros Could Crack Rotation

The New York Knicks are trying to figure out what their rotation will look like going into the 2025-26 season. Three young players — Tyler Kolek, Pacôme Dadiet and Ariel Hukporti — will be fighting for playing time with new head coach Mike Brown expected to give them a better chance to see the floor.

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Knicks insider believes 2nd-year center could have defined role next season

The New York Knicks have three second-year players whose roles are all uncertain season. It is unclear if new head coach Mike Brown will expand his rotation beyond nine players to get some developmental minutes for the incoming sophomores.

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Could Ariel Hukporti and Pacome Dadiet Feature for the Knicks Next Season?

The New York Knicks broke through their own long-lasting ceiling this past season, making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in over two decades.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 12

Knicks Center Has Unique Roster Situation

New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti is entering his second Las Vegas Summer League run after being the last player chosen in the 2024 NBA Draft. Hukporti, 23, debuted for the Knicks last season and averaged 1.9 points per game in 25 appearances with the team.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 11

Good news and bad news from 86-104 Summer League loss to Pistons

The New York Knicks opened their Summer League campaign on a sour note Friday, losing mercifully to the Detroit Pistons by a score of 86-104. Despite the loss, there are still some encouraging signs from some key names taking part in the festivities.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Knicks Center Can Dominate Summer League

New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti flashed some potential during his rookie season in the NBA. The No. 59 overall pick was the final player chosen in last year's NBA Draft, but the Knicks saw some potential, accepting the team option in his contract for the upcoming season.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 11

Knicks 2nd-year center has a huge opportunity to earn a big role next season

As the offseason continues across the league, the New York Knicks begin their Summer League campaign on Friday. Some of the players that will be featured are guys who could play big roles next season, including Tyler Kolek, Pacome Dadiet, and Ariel Hukporti.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 29

Knicks Make First Moves of Free Agency

The New York Knicks are reportedly reapplying a familiar coat of paint. Per Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks will exercise the $1.9 million club option on the contract of sophomore-to-be Ariel Hukporti, welcoming back the second-rounder center for another season.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Knicks exercise option on Ariel Hukporti, decline option on P.J. Tucker

The Knicks are exercising their 2025/26 team option on Ariel Hukporti, but are declining their option on P.J. Tucker, league sources tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 26

Australian Centers Named Knicks Draft Targets

The New York Knicks hold the No. 50 overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft, and there are a number of players the team could select. Last year, the Knicks took an international center in Ariel Hukporti, and that could be a path the team goes in again in 2025.

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 19

Knicks Rookie Returns For Playoffs

Time heals all wounds for the New York Knicks. Heading into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday evening, the Knicks revealed that rookie center Ariel Hukporti would be available to take the floor.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 5

Knicks Rookie Potentially Out For Rest of Season

The New York Knicks are nearing full strength, but it sounds like they'll be missing a depth star as they press forward on their postseason journey. Per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, head coach Tom Thibodeau strongly implied that rookie center Ariel Hukporti was done for the season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Knicks Linked to Former Lakers Forward on NBA Buyout Market, Solving Injury Problems

As the New York Knicks grapple with the meniscus injury to Ariel Hukporti and Mitchell Robinson is yet to make his season debut, the team clearly needs

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / February 27

Short-handed Knicks get bad injury news about rookie center

With their top two centers out with injuries, rookie Ariel Hukporti got his first start for the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Thursday, they learned he'll miss the rest of the regular season.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Knicks dealt brutal injury blow

The New York Knicks have suffered another setback as center Ariel Hukporti sustained a torn meniscus in his left knee during his first start in the team’s 110-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Promising Knicks Center Out At Least A Month

After getting the first start of his career on Wednesday night, New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti will be out 4-to-6 weeks with a torn left meniscus, per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / February 27

Knicks big man injures knee in first career start, out 4-6 weeks

Knicks center Ariel Hukporti made his first career start in Wednesday’s victory over Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the German big man suffered a significant injury during the game.

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New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / February 27

Knicks rookie Ariel Hukporti injures knee in first start

New York Knicks rookie Ariel Hukporti departed Wednesday's victory against the Philadelphia 76ers with a knee injury. Making his first career start in place of injured center Karl-Anthony Towns, the 7-footer exited in the fourth quarter with a sprained left knee.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / February 27

Knicks notes: Roster candidates, Anunoby, Bridges, Hukporti

The Knicks can add a player via a prorated veteran’s minimum contract while remaining below the hard cap as early as Friday. They have an open roster spot but as a first-apron team, they can’t sign a player who made more than $12.8MM before being bought out.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / February 4

Knicks Owner Sends Message to Rookie Ariel Hukporti

German-born center Ariel Hukporti had a wunderbar evening for the New York Knicks on Monday. The final pick of the most recent NBA Draft took advantage of early minutes against the Houston Rockets, securing a highlight-reel worthy block of imposing opponent Steven Adams amidst the 124-118 victory.

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / January 14

New York Knicks Make Roster Move After Pistons Game

On Monday night, the New York Knicks lost to the Detroit Pistons (at home) by a score of 124-119. After the game, the team announced that they had assigned two players to the G League.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / November 4, 2024

Knicks convert rookie center from two-way deal to standard contract

The Knicks have converted a young big man from a two-way to a standard contract.

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / October 21, 2024

Knicks’ late 2nd round pick lands roster spot ahead of regular season

The New York Knicks finalized their active roster Sunday before the start of the regular season. One of the more intriguing names that cracked a roster spot was 2024 second-round draft pick Ariel Hukporti.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / October 18, 2024

Knicks’ 2nd round gem may steal a roster spot in the end

The New York Knicks may have found something in Ariel Hukporti. The seven-foot center from Germany has been very impressive far in the preseason, and with the Knicks’ issues at the center position, Hukporti could find his way into the rotation fairly quickly.

New York Knicks News / NBA Draft on SI / October 15, 2024

Knicks' Tom Thibodeau Is Right, Ariel Hukporti Is ‘Terrific’

The New York Knicks have been a dominant force in NBA headlines for the majority of the offseason. Pulling off two blockbuster trades - for Mikal Bridges and Karl Anthony Towns - that bookended the summer will do that.