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Bona exited Wednesday's 112-106 win over the Pistons in the fourth quarter and did not return due to an apparent head injury, finishing with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes.
Bona headed back to the locker room with trainers and never checked back in. The big man can be considered questionable ahead of Friday's game at Cleveland until the Sixers offer an update on his status.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Leaves for locker room
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Bona exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against Detroit due to an apparent head injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports.
Bona briefly remained in the game before heading back to the locker room with trainers. The big man can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Not starting vs. Chicago
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Bona won't start Monday's game against the Bulls, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
With Joel Embiid (foot) back in the lineup, Bona will slide to the second unit. In six appearances off the bench this season, the big man has averaged 1.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 12.8 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting versus Charlotte
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Bona will start in Saturday's game against Charlotte.
With Joel Embiid (foot) sidelined for the second game of a back-to-back, Bona will enter the starting lineup. The 23-year-old started 18 times during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 6.3 pints, 5.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 21.4 minutes per contest in those appearances.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Barely visible in victory
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Bona recorded one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one block over four minutes during Wednesday's 114-109 win over the Pacers.
Coming off his best performance of the season, Bona barely touched the floor Wednesday, logging just four minutes. With Joel Embiid back in the rotation, Bona's role basically evaporated. Outside of his 25-minute effort against the Pistons on Sunday, Bona has averaged just 0.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in four appearances. He should only be viewed as a potential streaming candidate, if and when Embiid is missing.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Grabs 13 boards in loss
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Bona supplied six points (3-5 FG), 13 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 106-93 loss to Detroit.
Bona made a significant impact on the defensive end, pairing a game-high 13 rebounds with three blocks while collecting five offensive boards. The 23-year-old benefited from Joel Embiid's absence and Philadelphia's depleted frontcourt, making a strong case for additional playing time. Bona offers intriguing short-term fantasy value for managers seeking rebounds and blocks, though his opportunities could diminish once Embiid returns.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Limited to 10 minutes
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Bona produced three rebounds, one assist and one block across 10 minutes during Tuesday's 106-100 victory over the Knicks.
Bona was available after dealing with a left foot sprain during the preseason, but his role was minimal behind Joel Embiid, who logged 33 minutes. The reserve center made his presence felt defensively with a block, though he didn't receive any offensive opportunities. Bona's fantasy value remains heavily dependent on additional playing time, particularly when Embiid is unavailable.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Ready to roll for regular-season opener
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Bona (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Across 71 regular-season games (18 starts) in 2025-26, Bona averaged 4.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks, providing solid rim protection and defense behind Joel Embiid and the departed Andre Drummond. With Drummond now in New York and Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) already out for the season, Bona is primed to earn the backup center spot and has the opportunity to see a career high in minutes in 2026-27, especially when considering Embiid's health concerns over the last several years.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Questionable for Tuesday
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Bona (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting in New York, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Bona missed the preseason due to the foot issue, but he was able to get in a full practice Sunday, so he appears to be trending in the right direction. If Bona is cleared for Tuesday's season opener, he'll play limited minutes behind Joel Embiid.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Full participant in Sunday's practice
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Bona (foot) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Bona didn't suit up in the preseason due to a foot injury, though this update bodes well for his status ahead of Tuesday's regular-season opener versus the Knicks. The big man will likely have a chance to carve out a meaningful role behind Joel Embiid to begin the season, especially if Dominick Barlow (back) misses time.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Out for preseason finale
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Bona (foot) remains out for Friday's preseason finale against the Celtics, but he's getting closer to a return, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Bona has yet to appear in the preseason and will now miss the final exhibition. He did go through practice Thursday, however, giving him a chance to suit up for Opening Night as the backup center.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Limited practice Monday
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Bona (foot) practiced in a limited fashion Monday, per Ky Carlin of USA Today.
Bona is already expected to miss Friday's preseason finale against Boston, but he's still aiming to be ready for the start of the regular season. Once healthy, Bona is in line to serve as the No. 2 center behind Joel Embiid.
Bona (left foot) isn't expected to play in either of Philadelphia's next two preseason games against Brooklyn and Boston, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Bona has yet to practice during training camp while recovering from the foot injury he suffered during FIBA competition. With Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) out indefinitely, Philadelphia will be particularly thin at center until Bona is cleared to return.
Bona (foot) will not play in Monday's preseason opener against New York, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Bona has been sidelined by a foot sprain suffered during FIBA competition and has yet to practice during training camp. Coach Nick Nurse recently expressed optimism that Bona could return for a couple of Philadelphia's preseason contests, making his status worth monitoring over the coming days.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Re-evaluation coming up
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76ers coach Nick Nurse said Bona (foot) will be re-evaluated in a couple days, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Bona has been recovering from a foot sprain he suffered during the offseason. According to Nurse, there's a chance he could be back for a portion of the preseason. Bona is currently penciled in as Joel Embiid's backup for the upcoming season.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Suffers sprained foot
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Bona (foot) will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Bona suffered a foot sprain this offseason, clouding his ability to participate in camp later this month. It's unclear if his status for Opening Night is in serious doubt, as he does have about a month until the regular season begins. Until Bona is cleared to retake the floor, Dominick Barlow and Ariel Hukporti should handle the backup center reps.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Plays well for Turkey
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Bona recorded eight points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks in 18 minutes during Turkey's 110-73 win over Iceland in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
The 23-year-old averaged 4.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.4 minutes across 71 regular-season appearances for Philadelphia in 2025-26. Bona remains on the 76ers' roster entering 2026-27, but the presence of Joel Embiid and offseason addition Ariel Hukporti could make consistent playing time difficult to come by.
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