Bona is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nets, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Bona will make his second start of the season Sunday due to Joel Embiid (knee) resting. Bona previously drew the start Monday against the Magic, finishing with seven points (2-3 FG, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 25 minutes.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Blocks five shots in win
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Bona closed Tuesday's 139-134 overtime victory over Washington with two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds and five blocks over 18 minutes.
Bona shifted back to the bench with Joel Embiid returning to the lineup, playing just 18 minutes. However, during his limited time on the floor, Bona blocked a season-high five shots, closing the game with Embiid himself on a minutes restriction. Bona's defensive energy was a key factor in the comeback win, and could earn him a few more minutes moving forward. With that said, he is nothing more than a streaming candidate as long as Embiid remains healthy.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Back to bench Tuesday
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Bona is coming off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
As expected, Bona will revert back to the second unit for Joel Embiid's (rest) return. Bona will not have nearly as much streaming appeal Tuesday as he did Monday, when he recorded seven points (2-3 FG, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 25 minutes during Philadelphia's 136-124 win over the Magic.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Blocks three shots in spot start
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Bona recorded seven points (2-3 FG, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks through 25 minutes as a starter during Monday's 136-124 win over the Magic.
Bona had been confined to minutes in the teens through Philly's first two games of the season, but with Joel Embiid (rest) taking Monday off, Bona was able to earn some meaningful run as a starter. Unfortunately, he didn't do much with the opportunity, and he'll return to a negligible reserve role for Tuesday's game in Washington. Andre Drummond wasn't much more impressive in his 23 minutes off the bench, finishing with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in the loss.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Not starting Wednesday
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Bona is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Bona started alongside Joel Embiid in Philly's preseason finale, but he'll be operating in a reserve role for Wednesday's game. While his upside is capped as a member of the second unit, he could still see enough minutes to offer some low-end value with his rebounding and shot blocking, particularly with Embiid on minutes restrictions for Opening Night.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting Friday
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Updating a previous report, Bona will start in Friday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
The 22-year-old center will get the starting nod alongside Joel Embiid in Philadelphia's preseason finale. Bona is expected to operate as the team's backup center in the regular season, though he'll still likely face competition from Andre Drummond.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Won't start Friday
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Bona won't start in Friday's preseason game against Minnesota, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
With Joel Embiid (knee) making his preseason debut, Bona will slide to the bench. The second-year big man is expected to compete for the backup center role behind Embiid this season after averaging 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 15.6 minutes per contest in 58 regular-season games (11 starts) in 2024-25.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Sitting out Wednesday
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Bona (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Bona will sit out Wednesday's game, the second leg of the 76ers' back-to-back set. He tallied nine points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Wizards. The center's next opportunity to take the floor comes Friday against the Nets.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Back in action
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Bona (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Bona was held out of Tuesday's exhibition for rest purposes, but he'll get a chance to make his Summer League debut Thursday evening. He'll start alongside Judah Mintz, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Justin Edwards and Dominick Barlow.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Won't play Tuesday
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Bona (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Bona joins Alex Reese (Achilles) as players for Philadelphia who won't play Tuesday. Bona played 24 minutes during the team's loss to the Thunder on Monday, finishing with four points, three rebounds, one steal and one block.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Efficient 17 points in easy win
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Bona supplied 17 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 win over the Wizards.
Bona paced the 76ers in swats Wednesday, falling a lone board shy of a double-double. With Philadelphia still missing their top three centers on the depth chart, the 2024 second-rounder should close out the season with a featured role. Bona has averaged 13.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.2 steals in 28.3 minutes across his last 13 games.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Double-double in Monday's loss
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Bona chipped in 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 117-105 loss to the Heat.
The 2024 second-round pick produced his third career double-double in his sixth straight start. The lottery-bound Sixers have little reason to give veteran center Andre Drummond (toe) much court time over their final few games, so Bona figures to remain the team's primary option in the middle. During his current run as a starter, the 22-year-old is averaging 14.5 points, 8.8 boards, 3.0 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.0 assists in 30.5 minutes a contest while shooting 73.1 percent from the floor.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting Saturday
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Bona is in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Heat on Saturday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Bona will make his third start of the season Saturday and second since the beginning of March. Bona has played in the 76ers' last two games after missing the prior five contests due to an ankle injury and has averaged 6.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over 21.0 minutes in those outings.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Getting green light Monday
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Bona (ankle) will play Monday against the Pelicans.
Bona was listed as probable leading up to Monday's clash after missing five games with an ankle injury, and he officially has the all clear to return. He'll come off the bench against New Orleans and is averaging 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.8 blocks over his last five matchups as a reserve.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Still out against Atlanta
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Bona (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks.
Bona will miss his fifth straight outing Sunday due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with New Orleans.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Ruled out for Friday
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Bona (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Bona will miss a fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. Alex Reese is likely the player to see a boost in minutes in San Antonio.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting vs. Indiana
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Bona is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
The 76ers will be depleted for this contest, and the lack of viable options in the frontcourt will push Bona into the starting lineup. The rookie has made only one previous start this season. It came against the Bucks on Jan. 19, where he posted 10 points, six rebounds, a steal and a block across 24 minutes.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Huge game off bench
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Bona closed Sunday's 126-122 victory over Utah with 14 points (7-13 FG), 14 rebounds, one assist, five blocks and two steals in 32 minutes off the bench.
The rookie center took advantage of an early exit for Andre Drummond (illness) to set new career highs in minutes, points, boards, blocks and even steals. Drummond isn't likely to miss much more time, but Bona may have shown enough to work his way into a larger role in the Philly frontcourt over the final weeks of the season, especially if the injury-plagued squad decides to focus on improving its draft lottery odds rather than trying to squeak into the Play-In Tournament.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Productive in limited minutes
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Bona had 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 108-101 loss to the Heat.
Bona scored in double digits for the first time since Jan. 19, when he posted 10 points and six rebounds in a start versus the Bucks. Bona might have some productive outings here and there, but his fantasy appeal won't be very high since he's the fourth-string center for the 76ers behind Joel Embiid (knee), Guerschon Yabusele and Andre Drummond (toe).
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76ers' Adem Bona: Retreats to bench
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Bona isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Andre Drummond will replace Bona in the starting five Tuesday after missing Philadelphia's previous contest due to a toe injury. Bona is averaging 3.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 12.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.
