Bona (knee) posted three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes in Saturday's 126-99 loss to the Cavaliers.
Bona had missed four straight games with left knee tendinopathy before he was cleared to return to action for Friday's 108-98 win over the Hornets. He went unused in that contest, but with Joel Embiid (knee) sitting out Saturday in the second leg of the back-to-back set, Bona entered the rotation as a backup option at center. With Embiid scheduled to return to action Monday versus the Spurs, however, Bona will likely find himself back outside of the rotation.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Left off injury report
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Bona (knee) is off the injury report for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Bona has missed Philadelphia's last four contests due to left knee tendinopathy but will be available Friday. The rookie center is averaging 1.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.4 minutes across 14 appearances on the season.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Still out
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Bona (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Bona will miss a fourth straight game but is considered day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in a rematch against the Hornets.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Remains day-to-day
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Bona (knee), who has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, has begun on-court work and remains day-to-day ahead of Monday's matchup against the Hornets, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports. Bona didn't practice Sunday.
Bona is slated to miss a third consecutive outing due to a left knee injury, though he appears to be on track for a potential return to game action Monday. The rookie big man's absence shouldn't affect any fantasy decisions, as he has averaged only 6.4 minutes per game over 14 regular-season 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: Not playing Sunday
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Bona (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Bona will miss a second straight game, though he wasn't expected to see minutes even if deemed available. He's down in the pecking order at backup center behind Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele. Bona's next chance to play will come against the Pacers on Friday, Dec. 13.
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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: Returns from G League
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The 76ers recalled Bona from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Sunday, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Bona will rejoin the 76ers ahead of their matchup with the Clippers on Sunday. The rookie has logged double-digit minutes in just one of his 11 appearances at the NBA level this season.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Moved back to G League
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The 76ers assigned Bona to their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, on Friday.
Bona has appeared in 10 NBA games this season, but he's played fewer than five minutes in all but one of those outings. He'll look to get some extended action with the Blue Coats.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Rejoins NBA club
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The 76ers recalled Bona from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Monday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
With Joel Embiid (illness) doubtful for Monday's game against Miami, Bona will be available to provide emergency depth at center for the 76ers.
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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.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Rare appearance in loss
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Bona chipped in one block in three minutes during Wednesday's 105-95 loss to the Pistons.
Bona cracked the rotation Wednesday, as the 76ers continued their rough start to the season. Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) continue to miss games, leaving Philadelphia very shorthanded when it comes to offensive upside. For those wondering, Bona is not a fantasy option, even in deeper formats.
Bona agreed to a four-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers on Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Selected with the 41st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Bona will now be assured a spot on the 76ers' 15-man roster to open the season after signing with the club. The contract comes after the UCLA product has gotten off to a strong start to the Summer League, averaging 6.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks in 22.7 minutes through four games. Though he's shown promise thus far, Bona will be hard pressed to open the season as a member of the 76ers' rotation after the team signed Andre Drummond earlier in the offseason to presumptively slot in as Joel Embiid's backup.
