Ariel Hukporti Out for Season with Torn Right Achilles

Philadelphia 76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon five minutes into Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks. An MRI confirmed the tear requiring surgery for the 24-year-old big man, who signed a one-year, $3.4 million deal this offseason. Philadelphia can apply for a $1.7 million disabled player exception, but remaining $1.8 million below the first apron creates severe roster replacement hurdles behind Joel Embiid.