Bona (back) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nets.
Bona sat out Thursday's loss to the Pistons due to a back issue, and with Saturday's game being the first of a back-to-back set, he could be headed for his second straight absence. Check back for official word on Bona's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Considered day-to-day
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Bona, who has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit, is being considered day-to-day after scans on his back came back clean, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Bona was sent for imaging after experiencing back soreness, but the results shows that he's managed to avoid a serious injury. The Sixers will presumably re-evaluate the big man again Friday to get a better idea of his availability for Saturday's clash against the Nets.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Ruled out Thursday
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Bona (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Bona was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest and will join Joel Embiid (oblique) on the shelf. Andre Drummond (back) is questionable, so the 76ers may need guys like Dominick Barlow and Trendon Watford to step up.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Lands questionable designation
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Bona is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit due to back soreness.
Bona is at risk of missing his first game since Jan. 9 as he tends to a back issue. If Bona were to sit Thursday, Andre Drummond would assume starting center duties, while Dominick Barlow and Trendon Watford could see some action at the five spot.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting sans Embiid
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Bona will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Andre Drummond started Philadelphia's last two games due to Joel Embiid (oblique) being sidelined, though Bona will get the starting nod at center Wednesday. As a starter this season (four games), the second-year big man has averaged 4.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 20.0 minutes per tilt.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Struggles despite increased role
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Bona closed Tuesday's 131-91 loss to San Antonio with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes.
Bona continues to do very little with his time on the court, failing to take advantage of the fact that Joel Embiid is currently dealing with an oblique injury. In seven appearances over the past two weeks, Bona has put up just 6.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks, logging 18.4 minutes per game.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting Wednesday
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Bona is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Joel Embiid (knee) is out Wednesday, and 76ers head coach Nick Nurse is opting to start Adem Bona in his place. It'll be Bona's first start since Nov. 5, as Nurse has frequently turned to Andre Drummond when Embiid has been sidelined. Bona has played 23 or more minutes nine times this season, averaging 9.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in those games.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Secures backup role
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Bona supplied four points (4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 139-136 overtime victory over the Grizzlies.
Bona played 26 minutes as the backup center behind Joel Embiid, with Andre Drummond moving out of the rotation. Bona has now played at least 26 minutes in two straight games, even sharing the floor with Embiid during Tuesday's win. While this doesn't make him a must-roster player, it does put him in the streaming discussion, if and when Embiid misses time.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Muted production continues
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Bona finished with four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 121-102 win over the Wizards.
Bona offered very little yet again, basically summing up his season to this point. While there had been some hope he would step into a sizable role following a knee injury to Andre Drummond, those hopes were dashed when Drummond returned to the lineup almost immediately. Even with Joel Embiid (knee) missing time, Bona should be treated as a blocks specialist and nothing more.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Swats four shots in win
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Bona finished with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds and four blocks across 23 minutes during Friday's 115-103 win over the Nets.
Bona started the second half of Friday's game with Andre Drummond exiting with a knee injury, and he fell just one block shy of matching his career high. Drummond may be looking at an extended absence, and it's unclear when Joel Embiid (knee) will be able to return, so Bona is worth a speculative add in deep leagues for his shot-blocking upside.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Probable to play Friday
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Bona (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Nets.
Bona has been working his way back from a right ankle sprain. Still, the probable tag suggests he has a good chance of suiting up for Philly for the first time since Nov. 14. Bona will compete for minutes at the center position once he's available. However, his playing time will be determined by the availability of Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Missing two more games
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Bona (ankle) will miss two more games before being re-evaluated, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Bona is rehabbing from a sprained right ankle, which has caused him to miss the 76ers' last three games. He's set to miss at least two more contests, which could mean he returns Friday against the Nets. Andre Drummond, Dominick Barlow and Trendon Watford will continue to see the majority of minutes at the center position due to the absence of Bona and Joel Embiid (knee).
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76ers' Adem Bona: Reverting to bench Saturday
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Bona is not in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Saturday, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Bona will come off the bench Saturday as Joel Embiid (rest) returns to the starting lineup. Bona started in three of the first eight games of the regular season and is averaging 2.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over 16.9 minutes per game.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting Wednesday
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Bona will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cavs.
Joel Embiid (rest) is taking the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Bona will get the start and he'll be joined by Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre and Jabari Walker. Bona hasn't been great as a starter this season, owning averages of 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game in 19.5 minutes a night.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Retreating to bench Tuesday
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Bona won't start in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
With Joel Embiid (rest) back in action, Bona will rejoin the second unit against Chicago. In four regular-season appearances off the bench thus far, the second-year center has averaged 1.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across 14.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Entering starting five
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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: 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.
