Adem Bona: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia 76ers News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 13

Former Bruin Bona Ending First NBA Season Strong

Former UCLA Bruin basketball player and current center for the Philadelphia 76ers Adem Bona has shined for the franchise down the stretch of the NBA season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 12

NBA Rookie Reflects on Major Opportunity With Sixers

Former UCLA standout Adem Bona did something that not many Philadelphia 76ers players did before him. He saw significant minutes with the main roster despite being a former second-rounder in his first season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 12

Sixers Coach Lays Out Biggest Questions for Former UCLA Star

After a run at UCLA, Adem Bona got a call from the Sixers during the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Joining a championship-hopeful Sixers team, the second-rounder wasn’t expected to get a ton of playing time early on.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 8

Sixers Big Man Joins Joel Embiid in Franchise History

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Adem Bona over the summer, the vision was that he would be a long-term developmental project. In light of the roster being ravished by injuries, the rookie center has found himself playing a much larger role than he expected.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 6

Anthony Edwards is 1 of 4 players with multiple 100+ dunk scores this season

Anthony Edwards has thrown down some very impressive dunks this season. Saturday's demolition of Philadelphia 76ers big man Adem Bona might've been his best of the year.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 6

Sixers Notes: Castleton, Butler, Grimes, Bona

The Sixers‘ late-season collapse has been ugly, but it’s providing opportunities for several players who might not otherwise get them, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4

Adem Bona sounds off on career game vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo

PHILADELPHIA — Adem Bona didn’t mind too much that Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped a never-before-seen stat line in their latest matchup. He was excited to play against one of the players he idolizes, submitting a very impressive two-way performance in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 126-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / April 3

76ers Rookie Shows Two-Way Impact in Loss to Bucks

On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered their 10th loss in a row, this time to Eastern rival Milwaukee. The Sixers were able to keep things

NBA News / Brew Hoop / April 3

Rapid Recap: Bucks 126, 76ers 113

Not the win we wanted, but the win we deserved. The Milwaukee Bucks eventually defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 126-113. Giannis stuffed the stat sheet with a 35-17-20 triple double while Adem Bona scored a career high 28 points.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 17

Sixers Notes: Hood-Schifino, Reed, Bona, George, Embiid

Considering their lottery situation, the Sixers really didn’t need a win Sunday afternoon in Dallas, but that didn’t matter to Jalen Hood-Schifino or the other players trying to prove themselves at the NBA level, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 10

Sixers Center Joins Former No. 2 Pick in Franchise History vs Jazz

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Adem Bona in the second round in the 2024 draft, the expectation was that he'd be a long-term project to develop behind the scenes.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Draft on SI / March 10

76ers Rookie Big Man Helps Lift Philadelphia Past Utah

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a forgettable season. Everything that can go wrong has gone wrong for the City of Brotherly Love Ballers. As the NBA Injuries pile up for the 76ers, it has opened the door for more playing time for perhaps overlooked talent.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 8

Paul George, 76ers get harsh reception at WWE event in Philly

George, Bona, Yabusele and Edwards are all in their respective first seasons with the 76ers. Thus, they are quickly learning how notoriously harsh the Philly fan base can be on their own players.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / February 25

76ers' nightmare season gets comical in blowout loss to Bulls

The Philadelphia 76ers are having a wretched season. Monday night, their play went from bad to cartoonish.

76ers HC Nick Nurse: No decision made on Joel Embiid's season status

Celtics are starting to pick up steam

Knicks facing a daunting decision as Mitchell Robinson nears return

...as New York continues to struggle against elite competition

Cade Cunningham makes history as Pistons continue hot streak

Wizards' Khris Middleton deserves kudos for his self-awareness

Philadelphia 76ers News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 21

Former Bruin Makes First Career NBA Start

Former UCLA star center and current Philadelphia 76ers rookie Adem Bona has put together some impressive performances and most recently earned the first NBA start of his young career.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 19

Philadelphia 76ers Big Man has Career Night vs Indiana Pacers

On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their three-game road trip with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers. As they continue to deal with an array of injuries, Nick Nurse has had to rely on the roster’s younger talent to fill the void.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Draft on SI / July 24

Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Adem Bona Could Have Immediate Role With Contending Squad

As the 2024 NBA Draft wrapped up, perhaps one of the biggest winners was UCLA big man Adem Bona. The rim-finishing center had a mixed projection heading into the night and ended up at No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 15

Watch: Donovan Clingan in Summer League rookie dunk-off

Two rookie centers went toe-to-toe Monday in Las Vegas, and no rims were safe.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 15

Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Sign McDonald's All-American

Adem Bona is coming off another strong season for UCLA. He finished the year with averages of 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks per contest while shooting 58.8% from the field in 33 games.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hardwood Heroics / July 15

Philadelphia 76ers Turn Heads After Agreeing To Deal With Ex-UCLA Star

The Philadelphia 76ers added some more muscle to their frontcourt when they selected former UCLA Bruins big man and 41st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft Adem Bona.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / July 14

Sixers sign second-round pick Adem Bona to four-year deal

Sixers second-rounder Adem Bona has agreed on a four-year, $8MM rookie contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. Bona was selected with the No. 41 pick.

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