Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Bench role Tuesday

Hukporti will come off the bench during Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Hukporti will be in the second unit with Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) sliding over to the center position and Landry Shamet starting in place of Miles McBride (personal). Hukporti started the two games he's played, averaging 1.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 14.0 minutes per contest.