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76ers Get Good News on Backup Center Option After Ariel Hukporti Injury

Adem Bona has resumed on-court workouts, but he remains out for Philadelphia’s next two preseason games as the 76ers seek frontcourt depth.

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The 76ers receive encouraging news on a backup center following Ariel Hukporti's season-ending Achilles injury.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the need to find alternatives at center after a serious Achilles injury ruled out Ariel Hookporti for the rest of the season. Head coach Nick Nurse has discussed possible options to overcome the personnel problem. LeBron James is being considered as an option to partially fill the "small" center role.

LeBron James could play at center, after the Philadelphia 76ers were left without a player at this position - Ariel Hukportia.

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basketballsphere.com broke the news on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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