Adem Bona News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Removed from rotation Friday Bona (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 103-91 win over the Magic.

Impact After averaging 17.8 minutes per game while appearing in each of the previous 10 contests, Bona looked to have moved ahead of Andre Drummond on the depth chart at center. However, head coach Nick Nurse ended up reversing course Friday, turning to Drummond as the sole backup option to starter Joel Embiid while Bona didn't get off the bench. Nurse has shown a willingness to occasionally use Bona alongside Embiid at times, but with Trendon Watford and Kelly Oubre recently returning from injury, the 76ers could be less inclined to deploy Bona at power forward in future contests.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adem Bona is making essential change for 76ers that no one seems to be noticing Adem Bona has begun to navigate the foul trouble that plagued him early on in the season, which would serve the 76ers well long term.

JANUARY 1 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Secures backup role 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four rejections in loss Bona accumulated 11 points (3-4 FG, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 28 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 129-104 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact The 28 minutes were a season high for Bona, who has been getting extra run of late while Joel Embiid deals with nagging lower-body injuries, including a sprained ankle that kept him in street clothes Sunday. The second-year center has played at least 15 minutes in four of the last five games, recording double-digit points with eight boards twice and racking up a total of eight blocks, but his role and production are too inconsistent to make him anything more than a DFS punt play in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adem Bona must overcome career-long obstacle to reach full potential with 76ers Adem Bona must stay out of foul trouble to receive a larger opportunity with the 76ers in his sophomore season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Recalled to NBA The 76ers recalled Bona from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Tuesday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Bona joined the Blue Coats for Tuesday's 120-110 win over the Capital City Go-Go, during which he posted 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes. The 22-year-old big man has been out of the rotation in each of the parent club's last three games and is not guaranteed to see the floor when both Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond are healthy.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Philadelphia assigned Bona to the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Monday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact With Joel Embiid looking healthier and Andre Drummond comfortably ahead of Bona on the depth chart, this move makes sense for the 76ers with the team looking to maximize his reps.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muted production continues 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.

Impact 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 sizeable 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swats four shots in win 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Bona (ankle) will play Friday against the Nets, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Bona is back after a five-game absence, so he'll likely have his minutes monitored Friday night. Bona will battle Dominick Barlow for the reserve minutes behind Andre Drummond, so Bona can't be viewed as anything more than a shot-blocking specialist in deep fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Friday Bona (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing two more games Bona (ankle) will miss two more games before being re-evaluated, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact 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).

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

76ers newcomer is suddenly pushing promising big man right off the team Dominick Barlow should be the 76ers’ preferred option over Adem Bona.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

To miss three games Bona will miss at least three games with a right ankle sprain, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact Bona will be re-evaluated Friday, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will be cleared to return right away. With Joel Embiid's (knee) status in the air, Andre Drummond could continue to see a spike in fantasy value in the short term.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

76ers rotation twist that once seemed odd now looks like a masterstroke The 76ers’ choice of Andre Drummond over Adem Bona is paying off.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Reverting to bench Saturday Bona is not in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Saturday, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Bona will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cavs.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Tuesday Bona won't start in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Bona is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nets, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Bona will make his second start of the season Sunday with Joel Embiid (knee) resting. The UCLA product 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks five shots in win Bona closed Tuesday's 139-134 overtime victory over Washington with two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds and five blocks over 18 minutes.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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