Adem Bona
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April 7, 2026
Left out of rotation Monday
Bona (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the 76ers' 115-102 loss to the Spurs.
Analysis
For the first time since Jan. 9, Bona was left out of the Philadelphia rotation, with head coach Nick Nurse turning to Andre Drummond to handle the backup minutes at center behind starter Joel Embiid. The 76ers won't necessarily prioritize Drummond over Bona moving forward, but neither player will be in line for extensive playing time whenever Embiid is available. Philadelphia will head into its final back-to-back set of the season Thursday and Friday versus the Rockets and Pacers, respectively, so with Embiid likely to rest for one of those games, Bona should resurface in the rotation in short order.
April 3, 2026
Not starting Friday
Bona won't start Friday's game against Minnesota, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Analysis
Bona got the spot start in Wednesday's win over the Wizards, though he'll retreat to the bench with Joel Embiid (illness) back in the lineup. Bona has averaged 3.8 points and 4.2 rebounds across 14.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
April 1, 2026
Starting versus Washington
Bona will start in Wednesday's game against Washington.
Analysis
With Joel Embiid (illness) ruled out, Bona will draw the start. In 14 starts during the campaign, the 23-year-old has averaged 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals while shooting 52.2 percent from the field in 22.4 minutes per showing.