Ariel Hukporti News: Moving to bench Friday

Updated on October 24, 2025 at 4:47pm

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.