Hoop DossierAdem Bona
Philadelphia 76ers · Center · 6′10″ 239 lb · age 23 · UCLA · 3rd season
4 games this season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at IND. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Oct 20AvailabilityAvailable
- Oct 19AvailabilityDay-to-day
Season form
4 games this seasonStarts 0 of 4 games · 9th on PHI in minutes · Rotation role
Bars: minutes in his last 4 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
35 items · 6 sources this season- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Opinion · 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 ·
- 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 ·
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)
- Podcast Brian Windhorst, Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Relayed report · 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 ·
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.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Bona (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting in New York, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points ·
- 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 · 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 ·
- 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 ·
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 ·
Anfernee Simons and Adem Bona are in tonight against the Knicks. Dean Wade is out.....
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Adem Bona (foot) listed available to play Tuesday.
also reported by Nick Nurse (reported), via Locked On 76ers
- Podcast Locked On NBA · 4 points ·
- 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 ·
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 ·
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 -
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points ·
- 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 ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Bona (foot) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
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.
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 5 points ·
- 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 ·
- 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 ·
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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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | DET L | 25 min | 6 pts | 13 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 24 | MIL W | 10 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | CLE W | 14 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 20 | @NYK W | 10 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 81 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | NYK L | 10 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 8 | NYK L | 2 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 6 | @NYK L | 16 min | 2 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 4 | @NYK L | 4 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 30 | BOS W | 1 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 26 | BOS L | 4 min | 4 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 24 | BOS L | 22 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 21 | @BOS W | 22 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 19 | @BOS L | 14 min | 3 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 15 | ORL W | 16 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 12 | MIL W | 17 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @IND W | 19 min | 3 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 9 | @HOU L | 15 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 4 | DET L | 23 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 3 | MIN W | 6 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 1 | @WAS W | 21 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 30 | @MIA L | 14 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 28 | @CHA W | 6 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 25 | CHI W | 15 min | 4 pts | 8 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 23 | OKC L | 26 min | 3 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 21 | @UTA W | 27 min | 16 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 19 | @SAC W | 20 min | 8 pts | 10 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 17 | @DEN L | 15 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 15 | POR W | 13 min | 2 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 14 | BKN W | 33 min | 9 pts | 10 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 10 | MEM W | 16 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 9 | @CLE L | 26 min | 8 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @ATL L | 29 min | 4 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 4 | UTA W | 29 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 3 | SAS L | 22 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | @BOS L | 16 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 26 | MIA W | 15 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @IND W | 15 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @MIN W | 20 min | 8 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 21 | @NOP L | 21 min | 4 pts | 10 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 19 | ATL L | 20 min | 9 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 11 | NYK L | 23 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @POR L | 17 min | 7 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @PHX W | 15 min | 4 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @LAL L | 11 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 3 | @GSW W | 16 min | 11 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 2 | @LAC W | 16 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 31 | NOP W | 13 min | 3 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 29 | SAC W | 8 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 27 | MIL W | 17 min | 6 pts | 8 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 26 | @CHA L | 16 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 24 | NYK L | 12 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 22 | HOU W | 7 min | 1 pt | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 20 | PHX L | 26 min | 11 pts | 10 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 19 | IND W | 15 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 16 | CLE L | 15 min | 4 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 14 | CLE L | 11 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 12 | @TOR W | 12 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 11 | @TOR L | 33 min | 9 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | WAS W | 10 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 5 | DEN L | 23 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 3 | @NYK W | 18 min | 2 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 1 | @DAL W | 7 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 30 | @MEM W | 26 min | 4 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 28 | @OKC L | 28 min | 11 pts | 8 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 26 | @CHI L | 8 min | 1 pt | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 23 | BKN L | 19 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 20 | DAL W | 25 min | 10 pts | 8 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 19 | @NYK W | 15 min | 3 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 5 | @MIL W | 24 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 4 | GSW W | 6 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 2 | WAS W | 22 min | 4 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 30 | ATL L | 22 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @BKN W | 23 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 14 | @DET L | 9 min | 2 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 11 | BOS W | 15 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 9 | DET L | 12 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 8 | TOR W | 6 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 5 | @CLE L | 18 min | 4 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 4 | @CHI L | 22 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 2 | @BKN W | 14 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 31 | BOS L | 11 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 28 | @WAS W | 18 min | 2 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 27 | ORL W | 25 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 25 | CHA W | 12 min | 1 pt | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @BOS W | 15 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
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Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 1 · Missed 1
- Came true Underdog NBA: Adem Bona: reported available source
2026-10-20 · X · for @ NYK, 2026-10-20 · result: came off the bench, 10 min Flag - Missed Keith Pompey: Adem Bona plays in Friday's game against Boston.
2026-10-15 · Podcast · for vs BOS, 2026-10-16 · result: did not play Flag