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PHI • Forward • #30
3 days ago
Adem Bona gets the start for the injured Joel Embiid on Thursday. Embiid was reported to have surgery scheduled for Thursday due to appendicitis, and while his return timeline is unclear, the Sixers will have to figure out how to win games without the former MVP. Philadelphia is in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings with three games remaining in the regular season.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Forward • #30
11 days ago
The 76ers won’t have Joel Embiid for Wednesday’s game, as he is out due to illness. As has been the case in the past, Bona will start, with Andre Drummond moving into the backup center role.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Forward • #30
28 days ago
Bona is good to go after being listed as questionable on the 76ers’ initial injury report. He’ll slot in as the starting center, with Andre Drummond serving as the backup. Completing the starting lineup are VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards and Dominick Barlow.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #30
28 days ago
Bona returned to the starting lineup on Saturday after missing Philadelphia’s prior game, playing 33 minutes in a win over the Nets. Andre Drummond (back), who is also questionable, did not play on Sunday. With Jabari Walker (illness) out, Dominick Barlow will have to shift into the starting center role if Bona and Drummond can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #30
29 days ago
Bona started with Andre Drummond (back) and Joel Embiid (knee) out and almost had a double-double against the Nets on Saturday. The 22-year-old center had nine points and 10 rebounds while also contributing a steal and four blocks on the defensive end. Bona will continue to be worth streaming while the 76ers are short-handed.
PHI • Forward • #30
29 days ago
With Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond still out, Bona is the next man up at the center position for the 76ers. Bona missed Thursday’s loss to the Pistons himself with a sore back, but is available for Saturday’s game against the Nets, pushing Trendon Watford to the bench.
PHI • Forward • #30
29 days ago
Bona missed Thursday’s loss to the Pistons with a sore back, which left the 76ers severely shorthanded due to Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond also being out. Bona is active Saturday with Embiid and Drummond still sidelined. He should play as many minutes as he can handle against the Nets.
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 month ago
Bona and Drummond sat out Thursday’s loss to the Pistons, the former due to a sore back and the latter due to back spasms. Dominick Barlow served as the starting center in Detroit, with Trendon Watford moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 month ago
Joel Embiid (oblique) is also out, and Andre Drummond (back spasms) is questionable, so the 76ers will be very short-handed against a Pistons team with a talented frontcourt. If Drummond can’t play, the 76ers will likely turn to Dominick Barlow as more of a small-ball center with Trendon Watford and Jabari Walker playing more minutes.
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 month ago
Bona is dealing with a sore back. With Joel Embiid (oblique) still out, the 76ers would rely mainly on Andre Drummond and Jabari Walker if Bona can’t play against the Pistons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #30
4 months ago
Back in the 76ers’ rotation after missing five games with a sprained ankle, Bona took on a role that was more prominent than any expected before Friday’s game. Andre Drummond exited during the first half with a right leg injury, and while the severity is unknown, he required a wheelchair to reach the locker room. Bona started the second half and did not miss a shot in his 22 minutes. What his role will be for Sunday’s game against the Hawks depends on the availability of Drummond and Joel Embiid.
PHI • Forward • #30
5 months ago
Bona is officially available after missing the last five games with a sprained right ankle. He’ll slot into the 76ers’ rotation behind current starter Andre Drummond. Given the role, there isn’t much to be gained from rostering Bona in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Ky Carlin
PHI • Forward • #30
5 months ago
Bona is closing in on a return after missing the last five games with a sprained right ankle. His return would give the 76ers additional depth at the center position, especially with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined. However, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Bona as long as Andre Drummond is healthy. He’ll continue to start for Embiid, absorbing most of the available minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #30
5 months ago
Bona has missed Philadelphia’s last four games with a sprained right ankle, and Tuesday’s game will push the unfortunate streak to five. However, he said on Monday that he’s feeling better, so a return may not be far off. With Joel Embiid (knee) also out, Andre Drummond will continue to play significant minutes as the starting center.
Source: Adam Aaronson
PHI • Forward • #30
5 months ago
Bona is dealing with a right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old power forward will miss the next three games before being re-evaluated. It’s unclear when Bona will return to the court. With Joel Embiid dealing with a knee injury, Andre Drummond is the next man up for the 76ers.
PHI • Forward • #30
5 months ago
There’s just one change to the lineup that started Tuesday’s loss to the Bulls. Joel Embiid (knee) is out for injury management reasons, and he’ll be replaced in the lineup by Bona. Bona hasn’t been the most reliable streaming option this season, with Andre Drummond being more productive.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Forward • #30
5 months ago
The 76ers are without Joel Embiid for Sunday’s game, as the team is looking to get their star center additional time off whenever possible. He’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by Bona, whose production has been limited this season. However, this is a big opportunity for the second-year center, especially if he can avoid foul trouble.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Forward • #30
6 months ago
With Joel Embiid (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) sidelined, Walker and Bona will slide into the starting unit against Orlando. This is the first leg of a back-to-back, so Embiid should be back against Washington on Tuesday, which means this will likely only be a one-game start for Bona, though Walker could remain in this role if Barlow remains out.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Forward • #30
6 months ago
With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, Thursday’s exhibition was Bona’s most recent audition for the right to serve as the 2023 MVP’s backup once the regular season begins. Early foul trouble was an issue for the 6-foot-10 Bona, who may have played a bit more had he not picked up two fouls in the first quarter. Andre Drummond (two points and three rebounds) only played eight minutes, but he’s a far more proven option than the second-year post out of UCLA. Bona’s energy and athleticism may give him the upper hand in the competition for the backup center role, which has some streaming value due to Embiid’s injury history. But he must avoid the silly fouls to make good on that upside.
PHI • Forward • #30
7 months ago
Bona came off the bench for Türkiye throughout the nation’s run to Sunday’s EuroBasket final, which is understandable since Alperen Şengün was the starting center. The 76ers’ backup, who played well to end his rookie campaign, played a tournament-high 19 minutes and matched his previous high with 12 points. However, Bona did not offer much production on the glass, as Germany finished with superior offensive and defensive rebounding percentages. Bona’s fantasy value in 2025-26 will depend on the health of Joel Embiid, who isn’t guaranteed to be a full go when training camp begins after having to undergo knee surgery in the spring.
PHI • Forward • #30
8 months ago
According to BasketNews, Bona’s leg injury is not believed to be serious. He was also on the bench supporting his teammates as Turkey closed out the win in its final EuroBasket tune-up. While Alperen Sengun leads the way in the frontcourt for Turkey, Bona will be another player to watch in the tournament due to his abilities as a rebounder and defender. And given the uncertain status of Joel Embiid as he continues to recover from knee surgery, the 2024 second-round pick out of UCLA may figure more prominently in the 76ers’ plans to begin the 2025-26 season.
Source: BasketNews
PHI • Forward • #30
9 months ago
On a forgettable night for the 76ers, who lost by a 111-70 final score, Bona was solid as a rebounder and shot-blocker in his 17 minutes on the court. These games in Las Vegas are unlikely to change things for the second-year player once training camp begins, as he’ll compete with Andre Drummond and Johni Broome for backup center minutes. And whoever wins that competition will only have fantasy relevance if the 76ers are without starter Joel Embiid.
PHI • Forward • #30
9 months ago
Bona was two rebounds and two fouls shy of a triple-double, which is typically only something you see in Summer League, since players can’t foul out. Bona will compete for the backup center minutes with Andre Drummond and Johni Broome, but the only path to fantasy relevance will be if Joel Embiid misses time.
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 year ago
Bona, who was drafted in the second round last summer, has really taken off over the past month. In this game, he shattered his previous career-high of 16 points, which he initially set a few weeks ago. The 22-year-old has thrived in a lost season for Philadelphia, and it has come on both ends of the floor; this was his fifth-straight game with at least three blocks. It’s difficult to imagine Bona playing a significant role next season, though it will depend on Joel Embiid’s availability.
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 year ago
Guerschon Yabusele’s absence on Tuesday led to Bona moving into the starting lineup, and the rookie center filled the stat sheet in 32 minutes played. The combination of rebounding and defensive stats has made Bona a solid fantasy asset as the season winds down. Over the past two weeks, he’s averaging 7.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 3.0 blocks per game. As a result, Bona has offered third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Rostered in 28 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bona is worth adding, even though the 76ers only play two more games during Week 22.
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 year ago
The 76ers are without Guerschon Yabusele, who has been ruled out with a sore knee. His absence means Bona moves into the starting lineup, and the rookie should be streamed in deep leagues. The other change is Grimes, who returns to the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Raptors. The former Knicks first-round pick replaces Jared Butler, who will come off the bench.
Source: Adam Aaronson
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 year ago
Before Saturday’s game, it was reported that Andre Drummond (toe) would miss at least another five games. That put him out of play for Week 22, which boosts Bona’s fantasy value. The rookie was very productive against the Heat, recording his second double-double and blocking three shots for the second straight game. Rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bona has provided top 50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Despite the 76ers playing three games during Week 22, now is the time to add Bona.
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 year ago
Bona missed Philadelphia’s last five games with a left ankle sprain, and he was able to log 19 minutes in his first game back. Prior to his absence, he scored in double figures in four consecutive games and started in the final game before injuring his ankle. This wasn’t a spectacular performance by any means, but it was good to see Bona back on the floor. Philly has three more games this week, and Bona could certainly make a return to the starting lineup at some point.
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 year ago
Bona will be back after a five-game absence and will split the minutes at center with Guerschon Yabusele. Bona started in his last appearance and scored in double figures in each of his last four games. There is a chance he starts, but he will at least play a significant reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #30
about 1 year ago
Bona has missed the last five games with a sprained left ankle, but is likely to return Monday given his probable listing. He and Guerschon Yabusele will split time down low with the 76ers missing Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid.
Source: Ky Carlin