76ers target Moussa Cisse after Hukporti's Achilles injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers are pursuing Moussa Cisse of the Dallas Mavericks following a season-ending Achilles tear to Ariel Hukporti. The injury has left Philadelphia's center options limited, with only Joel Embiid and Adem Bona currently available. Dallas, holding 16 players on their roster, must decide whether to keep Cisse or clear space, potentially leading to a trade. The 76ers are in need of immediate help, and Cisse's presence could address their depth issues at center.
- •Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending Achilles tear.
- •Philadelphia has limited center depth, relying on Embiid and Bona.
- •Dallas must finalize its roster, with 16 players currently signed.
- •Trade discussions for Cisse hinge on Dallas's roster decisions.
- •The 76ers are in win-now mode, needing immediate reinforcements.
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Sixers Target Mavs Center Cisse After Hukporti Injury
"Philadelphia 76ers pivot to Moussa Cisse after an Achilles tear leaves them thin. Dallas must decide if the young center is expendable to clear the final roster spot.
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