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Adem Bona suffers left foot sprain ahead of training camp

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:29 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Adem Bona suffers left foot sprain ahead of training camp

Summary

Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona has been diagnosed with a left foot sprain sustained during a workout. The injury occurs just ahead of the team’s training camp, which starts on September 29. Bona, entering his third season, has averaged 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds across 129 appearances. He is expected to compete for a backup role against Ariel Hukporti, a recent free agent signing.

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Status Watch

•Bona diagnosed with left foot sprain during a workout.
•Training camp begins on September 29.
•Bona has been a reliable backup, averaging 5.3 points per game.
•Ariel Hukporti joins as a free agent, competing for the backup spot.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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The re-tooled Philadelphia 76ers are primed to be a contender in the Eastern Conference this season following the trade for Jaylen Brown and the free agent signing of LeBron James. But every contending team needs adequate depth, and the 76ers are hoping that big man Adem Bona, set to backup All-Star Joel Embiid , will be ready to go by the start of […] The post 76ers news: Joel Embiid’s backup suffers foot injury that could bleed into training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports