Bona finished Sunday's 122-102 loss to the Bulls with 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes.
Bona stuffed the stat sheet while nearly recording his fourth double-double on the season during Sunday's loss in the regular-season finale. The rookie second-round pick showcased his potential while stepping into an increased role due to both Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe) being sidelined for extended periods. Bona made 58 regular-season appearances, finishing with averages of 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 0.5 assists and 0.4 steals while shooting an extremely efficient 70.3 percent from the field across 15.6 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Efficient 17 points in easy win
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Bona supplied 17 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 win over the Wizards.
Bona paced the 76ers in swats Wednesday, falling a lone board shy of a double-double. With Philadelphia still missing their top three centers on the depth chart, the 2024 second-rounder should close out the season with a featured role. Bona has averaged 13.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.2 steals in 28.3 minutes across his last 13 games.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Double-double in Monday's loss
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Bona chipped in 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 117-105 loss to the Heat.
The 2024 second-round pick produced his third career double-double in his sixth straight start. The lottery-bound Sixers have little reason to give veteran center Andre Drummond (toe) much court time over their final few games, so Bona figures to remain the team's primary option in the middle. During his current run as a starter, the 22-year-old is averaging 14.5 points, 8.8 boards, 3.0 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.0 assists in 30.5 minutes a contest while shooting 73.1 percent from the floor.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Records double-double
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Bona registered 16 points (8-9 FG), 10 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 118-95 loss to the Heat.
Bona was solid on both ends of the court and recorded his first double-double since March 9. He's scored at least 15 points and grabbed at least nine boards in his last two starts, and given that the 76ers are eliminated from playoff contention, the rookie out of UCLA could see an uptick in minutes -- and thus, in his upside -- in the final weeks of the regular season.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting Saturday
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Bona is in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Heat on Saturday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Bona will make his third start of the season Saturday and second since the beginning of March. Bona has played in the 76ers' last two games after missing the prior five contests due to an ankle injury and has averaged 6.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over 21.0 minutes in those outings.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Getting green light Monday
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Bona (ankle) will play Monday against the Pelicans.
Bona was listed as probable leading up to Monday's clash after missing five games with an ankle injury, and he officially has the all clear to return. He'll come off the bench against New Orleans and is averaging 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.8 blocks over his last five matchups as a reserve.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Likely to play Monday
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Bona (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
After missing the past five games due to a left ankle sprain, Bona is trending towards returning to action Monday. He could be worthy of a look in fantasy leagues where he might have been dropped, as he was playing well before his recent absence. In his last four appearances, Bona averaged 13.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 steals in 28.0 minutes.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Still out against Atlanta
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Bona (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks.
Bona will miss his fifth straight outing Sunday due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with New Orleans.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Ruled out for Friday
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Bona (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Bona will miss a fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. Alex Reese is likely the player to see a boost in minutes in San Antonio.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Still out against OKC
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Bona (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.
Bona will miss his third straight contest Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. With Andre Drummond (toe) also out and Guerschon Yabusele (knee) deemed questionable, Alex Reese could continue to receive increased playing time. Bona's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with San Antonio.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Starting vs. Indiana
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Bona is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
The 76ers will be depleted for this contest, and the lack of viable options in the frontcourt will push Bona into the starting lineup. The rookie has made only one previous start this season. It came against the Bucks on Jan. 19, where he posted 10 points, six rebounds, a steal and a block across 24 minutes.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Huge game off bench
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Bona closed Sunday's 126-122 victory over Utah with 14 points (7-13 FG), 14 rebounds, one assist, five blocks and two steals in 32 minutes off the bench.
The rookie center took advantage of an early exit for Andre Drummond (illness) to set new career highs in minutes, points, boards, blocks and even steals. Drummond isn't likely to miss much more time, but Bona may have shown enough to work his way into a larger role in the Philly frontcourt over the final weeks of the season, especially if the injury-plagued squad decides to focus on improving its draft lottery odds rather than trying to squeak into the Play-In Tournament.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Productive in limited minutes
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Bona had 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 108-101 loss to the Heat.
Bona scored in double digits for the first time since Jan. 19, when he posted 10 points and six rebounds in a start versus the Bucks. Bona might have some productive outings here and there, but his fantasy appeal won't be very high since he's the fourth-string center for the 76ers behind Joel Embiid (knee), Guerschon Yabusele and Andre Drummond (toe).
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76ers' Adem Bona: Retreats to bench
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Bona isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Andre Drummond will replace Bona in the starting five Tuesday after missing Philadelphia's previous contest due to a toe injury. Bona is averaging 3.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 12.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Scores career-high 12 points
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Bona notched 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 loss to the Pacers.
The Sixers were depleted in the frontcourt due to the absences of Joel Embiid (knee) and Guerschon Yabusele (knee), so Bona took advantage of the opportunity to deliver the best game of his young NBA career. Andre Drummond is expected to remain in the starting lineup if both big men are ruled out Sunday, but Bona could continue to see decent minutes off the bench. The rookie out of UCLA has registered double-digit minutes in his past seven appearances.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Still out Friday
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Bona (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Bona will miss his third straight outing Friday due to a left knee injury. Bona's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Out with knee contusion
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Bona won't play in Friday's game against the Magic due to a left knee contusion.
Bona sustained the knee injury at some point during Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Magic and will be sidelined for the rematch with Orlando. The rookie has been in the rotation the past three games as the 76ers' backup center, but his spot on the second unit could be absorbed Friday by Andre Drummond (ankle), who is listed as questionable after missing the previous two contests.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Back from G League
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The 76ers recalled Bona from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Tuesday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
The rookie second-round pick out of UCLA will be back with the 76ers for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, but he's not expected to be needed in the rotation with Philadelphia welcoming Joel Embiid (knee/suspension) back for his season debut. Bona has appeared in six of the 76ers' first nine games of the season but has averaged just 2.3 minutes per contest. He made his G League debut for Delaware on Monday and logged 14 points, nine rebounds, four steals, four assists and three blocks in loss to the Maine Celtics.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Assigned to G League
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The 76ers assigned Bona to the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Sunday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Even with Joel Embiid (knee/suspension) having yet to make his season debut, Bona hasn't been able to carve out much playing time with Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele handling most of the minutes at center. The rookie out of UCLA has played just 14 total minutes across his six appearances with Philadelphia, so he'll head to the G League and will presumably be in store for significant playing time Monday in the Blue Coats' matchup with the Maine Celtics.
