Adem Bona News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Starting Monday Bona is in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Magic, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bona will draw the start with Joel Embiid (rest) sitting this one out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre and Jabari Walker. Bona is capable of racking up the boards and blocks when given the minutes, so he's someone to consider as a streamer option.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Bona is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

76ers' Joel Embiid says Adem Bona's energy 'goes a long way' next to him | Sporting News Adem Bona is ready to contribute alongside Joel Embiid this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joel Embiid, Sixers discuss double big starting lineup with Adem Bona Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers discuss the double big starting lineup with Adem Bona in the preseason finale.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Starting Friday Updating a previous report, Bona will start in Friday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact 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 for minutes with Andre Drummond.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Friday Bona won't start in Friday's preseason game against Minnesota, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact With Joel Embiid (knee) making his preseason debut, Bona will slide to the bench. The second-year big man is expected to compete for the backup center role behind Embiid this season after averaging 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 15.6 minutes per contest in 58 regular-season games (11 starts) in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sixers veterans have fun with big man Adem Bona in final rookie hazing The veterans on the Philadelphia 76ers have some fun with big man Adem Bona with some final rookie hazing before the season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sixers veteran has a message for Adem Bona over fouling problems Philadelphia 76ers veteran Kelly Oubre Jr. has a message for Adem Bona over his fouling problems in the preseason.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sixers want to explore an Adem Bona-Joel Embiid frontline pairing The Philadelphia 76ers want to explore a frontline duo of Adem Bona and Joel Embiid as they move forward.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Adem Bona receives advice from 2 different Sixers on fouling issues Big man Adem Bona receives advice from two different members of the Philadelphia 76ers for his fouling issues.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Swats three shots Bona produced six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and three blocks in 15 minutes of Friday's 128-98 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact With Joel Embiid (knee) out once again, Bona drew another start over Andre Drummond. Bona was a fantasy gem down the stretch of the 2024-25 regular season, and he appears to be the heavy favorite for the backup center role. And whenever Embiid is unable to play this season, Bona's upside could soar.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adem Bona evaluates himself, Sixers after 2 games in Abu Dhabi Big man Adem Bona evaluates the play of himself and the Philadelphia 76ers in the two Abu Dhabi games.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

It only took 5 minutes for Adem Bona to remind 76ers of his biggest problem Adem Bona has been trusted with the starting center role during the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason games so far; however, a similar problem c...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Andre Drummond singles out Adem Bona, Sixers youngsters for their work Andre Drummond singles out Adem Bona and other Philadelphia 76ers youngsters for their offseason work.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sneaky 76ers subplots could help solve their backup center situation The 76ers have many backup center options in Adem Bona, Andre Drummond, Jabari Walker, Dominick Barlow, and Johni Broome, but they are unpro...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Tyrese Maxey, Sixers impressed early with Adem Bona in training camp Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are impressed early with what Adem Bona has done in training camp.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sixers 3 goals: Adem Bona needs to take the backup center spot Second-year big man Adem Bona needs to find a way to take over the backup center spot for the Philadelphia 76ers.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sixers' Adem Bona helps Turkey defeat Czech Republic in EuroBasket Philadelphia 76ers big man Adem Bona helps Turkey defeat Czech Republic in EuroBasket group play.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Returns to play for Turkey Bona logged six points and two rebounds for Turkey in Friday's 92-78 EuroBasket win over Czech Republic.

Impact Bona missed the tail end of the Las Vegas Summer League for rest purposes, but he's returned to action and is all set for the 2025-26 campaign. Much of Bona's fantasy appeal to open the new year hinges upon the health of Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe). Last season, Bona averaged 13.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 28.7 minutes per game over his final 15 appearances for the depleted 76ers.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The success of the 76ers' new experiment may rely on Adem Bona's development The 76ers have a loaded back-court, but for it to be effective, they must have impactful front-court defenders, which is where Adem Bona com...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Sixers' Adem Bona limps off in EuroBasket, not considered serious Philadelphia 76ers big man Adem Bona limps off the floor in EuroBasket action, but the injury is not considered to be serious.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

The 76ers' best-kept secret is finally getting whispered throughout the NBA Adem Bona was a hidden gem for the 76ers last season. Heading into the 2025-26 campaign, he's one of the highest rated shot-blockers in NBA...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Sixers' Adem Bona receives high block rating in upcoming NBA 2K26 game Philadelphia 76ers big man Adem Bona receives a high block rating in the upcoming NBA 2K26 video game.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Adem Bona, former Sixers guard on Turkish national team for EuroBasket Philadelphia 76ers big man Adem Bona to join a former Sixers guard in playing for the Turkish national team in 2025 EuroBasket.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

76ers make their stance on Adem Bona crystal clear in many ways The Philadelphia 76ers have signed, drafted and retained a number of centers above talented sophomore Adem Bona - a vote of no confidence.

JULY 27, 2025 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

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