Bona (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Bona scored in double figures in four straight games, averaging 13.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 steals in 28.0 minutes a night, including a 16-point, nine-rebound effort in 34 minutes as a starter during Friday's 112-100 loss to Indiana. However, the rookie second-round pick was sidelined for Philly's next game, a 130-125 win in Dallas on Sunday, and will remain sidelined for the second half of this back-to-back set. With Andre Drummond (toe) also sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele (knee), Oshae Brissett, Alex Reese and Chuma Okeke are candidates for increased roles.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Comes close to double-double
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Bona chipped in 16 points (5-8 FG, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 112-100 loss to Indiana.
Bona made the second start of his NBA career in this loss to the Pacers, and the big man took advantage of the opportunity and delivered a solid line despite having to battle with Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam in the frontcourt throughout the contest. Bona has upside if he stays in the starting lineup, but that will depend on when Andre Drummond (toe) returns to the hardwood.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Dealing with ankle injury
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Bona (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Bona likely sprained his left ankle during Friday's 112-100 loss against the Pacers, during which he logged 16 points, nine rebounds, two steals and one block over 34 minutes. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but he would appear to be in jeopardy of also missing Monday's game against Houston. With Bona and Andre Drummond (toe) both ruled out, Guerschon Yabusele should see the lion's share of minutes at center Sunday.
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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.
Bona finished Wednesday's 118-105 loss to the Raptors with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 23 minutes.
Bona was the second-leading bench scorer for the 76ers on Wednesday behind Jeff Dowtin (20), and the former was one rebound shy from registering his second double-double of the season. The absence of Guerschon Yabusele (knee) opened the door for more minutes for Bona off the bench, and the latter would stand to see a similar role Friday against the Pacers if the former is not cleared to return.
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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: Plays 12 minutes off bench
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Bona amassed six points (3-5 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 12 minutes during Thursday's 123-105 loss to Boston.
Although the 76ers are without Joel Embiid (knee) for the remainder of the season, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele are the preferred frontcourt options these days. That could change later in the season, obviously, as the 76ers could potentially turn their focus towards youth development.
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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.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Promoted to starting role
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Bona is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Matt Murphy of the Sixers Radio Network reports.
If the Sixers were at full strength, then Bona would probably be the fourth-string center behind Joel Embiid (knee), Guerschon Yabusele (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe). However, with the aforementioned trio ruled out, Bona will step into the starting five for the first time in his nascent career.
Bona notched 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 loss to the Pacers.
The Sixers were depleted in the frontcourt due to the absences of Joel Embiid (knee) and Guerschon Yabusele (knee), so Bona took advantage of the opportunity to deliver the best game of his young NBA career. Andre Drummond is expected to remain in the starting lineup if both big men are ruled out Sunday, but Bona could continue to see decent minutes off the bench. The rookie out of UCLA has registered double-digit minutes in his past seven appearances.
Bona (knee) posted three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes in Saturday's 126-99 loss to the Cavaliers.
Bona had missed four straight games with left knee tendinopathy before he was cleared to return to action for Friday's 108-98 win over the Hornets. He went unused in that contest, but with Joel Embiid (knee) sitting out Saturday in the second leg of the back-to-back set, Bona entered the rotation as a backup option at center. With Embiid scheduled to return to action Monday versus the Spurs, however, Bona will likely find himself back outside of the rotation.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Left off injury report
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Bona (knee) is off the injury report for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Bona has missed Philadelphia's last four contests due to left knee tendinopathy but will be available Friday. The rookie center is averaging 1.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.4 minutes across 14 appearances on the season.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Still out
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Bona (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Bona will miss a fourth straight game but is considered day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in a rematch against the Hornets.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Remains day-to-day
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Bona (knee), who has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, has begun on-court work and remains day-to-day ahead of Monday's matchup against the Hornets, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports. Bona didn't practice Sunday.
Bona is slated to miss a third consecutive outing due to a left knee injury, though he appears to be on track for a potential return to game action Monday. The rookie big man's absence shouldn't affect any fantasy decisions, as he has averaged only 6.4 minutes per game over 14 regular-season appearances.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Still out Friday
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Bona (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Bona will miss his third straight outing Friday due to a left knee injury. Bona's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.
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