Adem Bona News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

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.

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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.

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Knicks host the 76ers to start season

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

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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.

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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.

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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

76ers will soon see Adem Bona again, but can't expect too much Adem Bona's latest injury report suggests he's coming back soon, but that shouldn't lift expectations too high.

OCTOBER 2 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Re-evaluation coming up 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Bona (foot) will be re-evaluated in a couple days, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bona has been recovering from a foot sprain he suffered during the offseason. According to Nurse, there's a chance he could be back for a portion of the preseason. Bona is currently penciled in as Joel Embiid's backup for the upcoming season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Adem Bona scare injury proves 76ers' depth behind Joel Embiid isn't good enough The injury to Adem Bona shows that the Philadelphia 76ers don't have enough depth behind Joel Embiid.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

76ers might've caught a lucky break with Adem Bona injury timeline The Philadelphia 76ers actually dodged a bullet after Adem Bona's injury timeline got revealed.

SEPTEMBER 18 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Adem Bona's setback could give the 76ers some early answers on Ariel Hukporti Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona suffered a setback, which could give Ariel Hukporti plenty of preseason playing time.

SEPTEMBER 17 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Suffers sprained foot Bona (foot) will be re-evaluated at the start of training camp, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact Bona suffered a foot sprain this offseason, clouding his ability to participate in camp later this month. It's unclear if his status for Opening Night is in serious doubt, as he does have about a month until the regular season begins. Until Bona is cleared to retake the floor, Dominick Barlow and Ariel Hukporti should handle the backup center reps.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well for Turkey Bona recorded eight points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks in 18 minutes during Turkey's 110-73 win over Iceland in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Impact The 23-year-old averaged 4.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.4 minutes across 71 regular-season appearances for Philadelphia in 2025-26. Bona remains on the 76ers' roster entering 2026-27, but the presence of Joel Embiid and offseason addition Ariel Hukporti could make consistent playing time difficult to come by.

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Adem Bona shares his candid reaction to learning about LeBron James joining the 76ers | Sporting News The excitement of getting LeBron James is a unanimous feeling among the 76ers.

AUGUST 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Adem Bona teased new development that could unlock 76ers role Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona is teasing a possible shooting improvement.

JULY 27 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Unexpected competition poses threat to Adem Bona's 76ers career Adem Bona's future with the Philadelphia 76ers was already looking bleak, but now he faces another obstacle that could decide his fate with...

JULY 20 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Adem Bona's future with the 76ers has never been in greater jeopardy Adem Bona is rapidly running out of time to salvage his career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

JULY 5 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

76ers agree to free-agent deals with former Knick Hukporti, Cavalier Wade, AP source says

The Philadelphia 76ers made their first two free-agent moves under new team president Mike Gansey, agreeing to a deal with Knicks center Ariel Hukporti on Wednesday after reaching...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Adem Bona could hijack the 76ers offseason agenda with one breakout Make or break time for the young 76ers big man.

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Knicks host the 76ers to start season

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

76ers agree to free-agent deals with former Knick Hukporti, Cavalier Wade, AP source says