Ariel Hukporti Out for Season After Suffering Torn Achilles

Ariel Hukporti is officially out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. The injury leaves the Philadelphia 76ers with severe depth issues behind star center Joel Embiid. Due to being hard-capped at the first apron, Philadelphia lacks immediate financial flexibility to sign a veteran to a standard contract without waiving roster members or making a trade. The team holds an open two-way contract slot that could be used on an Exhibit 10 target.