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• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Opinion · 13 h ago around the league

  Sweepo called Adem Bona the bench piece he is least sure about, since his defense depends on positioning and discipline. He also said Labaron Philon Jr will take a while to come along.

  “GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” at 27:15 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points · 15 h ago
  • With Embiid out, Adem Bona played 25 minutes and had 13 rebounds, 6 points and only 2 fouls. at 10:47
  • The host doesn't think Tacko Fall will be much better than Bona. at 17:14
  • Someone says Bona is a good third-string center but should not be playing 25 minutes in an NBA game. name not confirmed at 17:04

  “76ERS POSTCAST: Philadelphia 76ers suffer first loss, falling 106-93 to Detroit Pistons” · listen ↗

• Bluesky @ginamizell.bsky.social · Report · 21 h ago

  Joel Embiid, who isn’t playing tonight on the second night of a back-to-back, is out here getting some light shooting work with some young guys (including fellow bigs Adem Bona and Tacko Fall)

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• Podcast Brian Windhorst, Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Relayed report · Oct 21 around the league partly checked episode

  The 76ers are thin at center: Adem Bona is just coming back from injury and Ariel Hukporti is out for the year. The host called the backups behind Embiid really weak.

  “Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Major Statements?” at 2:58 · listen ↗

  also reported by Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba), Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck)

• X Dave McMenamin (@mcten) · Report · Oct 20

  Sixers coach Nick Nurse basically played a seven and a half man rotation in the first half, giving three minutes to Jabari Walker and four minutes to Adem Bona at backup center, before closing out the half with LeBron at the 5.

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 19

  Day-to-day, foot sprain, return est. Oct 20

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• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Tyrese Maxey picked up James Harden full court and they got into a minor tussle. It nearly escalated when Adem Bona went over and got in Harden's face. at 8:18
  • Keith Pompey: Pompey's concern: who plays center without Embiid? He questions whether the team can have full faith in Adem Bona and others. at 31:57

  “SIXERS WITH INSANE 29-POINT COMEBACK TO WIN HOME OPENER - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  The host said the 76ers looked small in the first half. He described Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as almost a four at times, said Anfernee Simons and KCP come off the bench, and said Adem Bona is not a huge center. Mario Hezonja looked massive for the Cavs by comparison.

  “GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” at 6:39 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Ariel Hukporti was brought in as competition for Bona and got hurt in the preseason. No details on the injury or timeline. at 30:03
  • Mark says Adem Bona has to be better and that backup-center minutes can't all go to Dean Wade or to LeBron playing center when Embiid sits. He calls this Bona's opportunity. at 29:41

  “WHAT A WAY TO BEGIN THE NEW ERA OF SIXER BASKETBALL! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers host · Report · Oct 20

  Walker (Jabari), Adem Bona and KCP each had one assist.

  “76ERS POSTCAST: OPENING NIGHT WIN! Philadelphia 76ers TOP New York Knicks 106-100, 1-0 In LeBron Era” at 17:27 · listen ↗

• X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report · Oct 20

  Anfernee Simons and Adem Bona are in tonight against the Knicks. Dean Wade is out.....

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• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 20

  Adem Bona (foot) listed available to play Tuesday.

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  also reported by Nick Nurse (reported), via Locked On 76ers

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 4 points · Oct 20
  • Adem Bona is questionable for the 76ers' opener.
  • A host said Adem Bona is really good and that the 76ers can switch everything with him. at 10:11
  • A host Wes said Adem Bona is not good enough to be the starting center through three playoff rounds to the Finals. name not confirmed at 10:59
  • Another host Hayes said whether Adem Bona can start at center depends on the other four players. He said Bona's job would be to rebound, switch, defend and protect the rim a little. at 11:13

  “LeBron vs. Knicks! Wemby vs. Thunder! NBA Opening Day Preview” · listen ↗

• Podcast Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers · Report · Oct 20

  Pompey said LeBron James played in only two preseason games, Barlow did not play in preseason, and Bona played only the final preseason game.

  “The Sixers' LeBron James Era starts TONIGHT!!! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 26:14 · listen ↗

• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 20

  Injuries 10/20 BOS: None DET: Taurean Prince - Out PHI: Anfernee Simons - Questionable Dean Wade - Questionable Adem Bona - Questionable Ariel Hukporti - Out Dominick Barlow - Out Tacko Fall - Out NYK: None OKC: Nikola Topic - Out Thomas Sorber - Out SAS: Tobias Harris -

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• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Tyrese Maxey (reported): Relayed from Maxey's postgame comments: in practice, Bona was going to run through a screen, but it was called off because LeBron said 'I got you guys in the game'. LeBron then took a charge in the final preseason game. at 7:07
  • Keith Pompey: Keith's biggest concern is the backup center spot, along with how many minutes Embiid can play. He notes there is talk of small ball and of Adem Bona. at 15:13
  • Marc Farzetta: Mark also has concerns about the backup center spot and the second unit. He lists Dean Wade, Bona doing more Adem Bona and Tacko Fall. at 18:52

  “The New Era ALL STARTS TOMORROW! - Philadelphia 76ers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 5 points · Oct 15
  • Marc Farzetta: The practice focused on half-court work as a team. Bona and Anfernee Simons got a lot of half-court reps, more than usual for players with their injury status. at 14:43
  • Keith Pompey: Keith says the Sixers were off the day before. He believes the plan is for Bona and Anfernee Simons to play Friday unless they have a setback. at 15:03
  • Keith Pompey: Keith says he would be shocked if Bona and Simons don't play, calling Friday's game the last dress rehearsal. at 15:14
  • Keith Pompey: Keith says Nurse hasn't really had his bench out there this preseason: no Dominick Barlow, Anfernee Simons or Bona. at 15:31
  • Marc Farzetta: Ariel Hukporti was supposed to compete with Bona for the backup big role. at 19:24

  “HATERS got NOTHING! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points · Oct 13
  • Marc Farzetta: Adem Bona has a foot sprain. Before Hukporti went down, the hosts thought it would take Bona a couple of weeks to get back into the swing of things. at 20:29
  • Marc Farzetta: Mark does not see any of the small-center options as a long-term answer to giving up 50-plus points in the paint. He does not know whether the answer is on the roster, including Adem Bona once healthy. at 20:41

  “How the Sixers' NEW Roster is COMING TOGETHER with LESS sacrifice! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers · Analysis · Oct 12

  Pompey says Adem Bona plays for the Turkish national team every summer.

  “Boston Celtics' "PROBLEM" is a great Sixers' "SOLUTION"- Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 32:08 · listen ↗

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