Report: Sixers to sign Ariel Hukporti to a 1-year $3.4 million deal

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The Philadelphia 76ers have made another move in free agency. After bringing in Dean Wade on a deal at the outset of the period opening up, the Sixers have decided to bring in a sizeable big man from the defending champs.

The Sixers have reportedly agreed to a 1-year $3.4 million deal with Ariel Hukporti. The 7-footer out of Germany played for the New York Knicks in each of his two seasons in the league and averaged 2.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 9.1 minutes per game across 79 games in the two years. He averages 8.3 points and 10.6 rebounds per 36 minutes for his career as well.

Free agent center Ariel Hukporti has agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Hukporti departs the Knicks after playing a reserve role on their title team, and gives the 76ers frontcourt depth and a high-motor, athletic big man. pic.twitter.com/dghYXm9Ly6

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Hukporti offers up a younger piece for Philadelphia's bench unit. He is athletic, plays with a ton of energy, and offers up a lob threat option for Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and rookie Labaron Philon Jr. He won't put up big numbers, but he is a solid contributor and fills a role.

This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Report: Sixers to sign Ariel Hukporti to a 1-year $3.4 million deal

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