Adem Bona News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Listed out for Tuesday Bona (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Bona will miss his third consecutive matchup while nursing a cervical spine sprain. Jabari Walker should once again receive extra looks behind Joel Embiid with Bona and Dominick Barlow (back) sidelined.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Bona (back) is out for Sunday's game in Chicago.

Impact Bona will miss his second straight game Sunday, which should again result in some extra minutes for Jabari Walker. Bona's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Celtics.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chicago takes on Philadelphia, aims to halt 6-game slide

Chicago will try to break its six-game slide when the Chicago Bulls play Philadelphia

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Bona (neck) is listed as out for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact While Bona isn't starting Friday, his absence will open up minutes behind Joel Embiid. With Dominick Barlow (back) also sidelined against Cleveland, the 76ers should need more minutes out of Jabari Walker. Tacko Fall might also see action for the first time of the 2026-27 season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Friday Bona (back) is doubtful to play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Bona is dealing with a cervical spine sprain after exiting Wednesday's 112-106 win over Detroit with what was initially called a head injury. Dean Wade and Jabari Walker would stand to benefit if Bona can't play in Cleveland.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers' 112-106 win over Pistons

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 30 points and made a key block in the final minute, helping the Philadelphia 76ers hold on for a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Doesn't return vs. Detroit 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 rebou...

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room 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.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Chicago Bona won't start Monday's game against the Bulls, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Charlotte Bona will start in Saturday's game against Charlotte.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Barely visible in victory 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 13 boards in loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to 10 minutes Bona produced three rebounds, one assist and one block across 10 minutes during Tuesday's 106-100 victory over the Knicks.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll for regular-season opener Bona (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Bona (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting in New York, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks host the 76ers to start season

The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in the season opener

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Full participant in Sunday's practice Bona (foot) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out for preseason finale 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Monday Bona (foot) practiced in a limited fashion Monday, per Ky Carlin of USA Today.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ariel Hukporti's injury delivers warning of an unfortunate reality The Philadelphia 76ers weren't entering the 2026-2027 NBA season with the mentality of finding their top backup center between Adem Bona and...

OCTOBER 8 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Likely out two more games 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffers season-ending Achilles tendon tear in preseason game vs Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending right Achilles tendon tear in Monday night’s preseason game against the New York Knicks, the team said Tuesday

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Ariel Hukporti injury has moved the spotlight onto Adem Boma With Ariel Hukporti injured, the Philadelphia 76ers need Adem Bona to make a leap.

OCTOBER 6 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Not yet cleared Bona (foot) will not play in Monday's preseason opener against New York, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

It's hard to love Nick Nurse's early Ariel Hukporti evaluation with 76ers Behind Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers are stocked with two young veterans in Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti. They know plenty about the f...

OCTOBER 2 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

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Chicago takes on Philadelphia, aims to halt 6-game slide

Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers' 112-106 win over Pistons

Knicks host the 76ers to start season

76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffers season-ending Achilles tendon tear in preseason game vs Knicks