Bona was recalled from the 76ers' G League affiliate Sunday, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Bona will rejoin the 76ers ahead of their matchup with the Clippers on Sunday. The rookie has logged double-digit playing time just once this season, during which he posted four points (2-3 FG), nine rebounds and a block across 17 minutes.
The 76ers assigned Bona to their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, on Friday.
Bona has appeared in 10 NBA games this season, but he's played fewer than five minutes in all but one of those outings. He'll look to get some extended action with the Blue Coats.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Tallies double-double as starter
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Yabusele closed Friday's 113-98 victory over Brooklyn with 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes.
Yabusele entered the starting lineup Friday with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, holding things down in the paint by leading all 76ers in rebounds while concluding as the lone Philadelphia player with a double-double. Yabusele set a new season high in rebounds, posting his first double-double of the year. He has now reached double figures in scoring on seven occasions, including in three of his last five contests.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Strong from three in 30-point game
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McCain posted 30 points (11-20 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Friday's 113-98 win over the Nets.
McCain provided Philadelphia with a nice lift offensively and from deep Friday, leading all 76ers players in threes made and scoring. McCain matched a season high in threes made, and he has now connected on at least five threes in two straight outings. He has surpassed the 30-point mark in two contests, both of which have taken place over his last five appearances.
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76ers' Kelly Oubre: Near double-double as starter
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Oubre totaled 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during Friday's 113-98 win over Brooklyn.
Oubre got the starting nod Friday in place of the injured Paul George (knee), and he was effective on both ends of the floor for Philadelphia while concluding as one of six 76ers in double figures in scoring and ending one rebound shy of a double-double. Oubre, who also added a pair of blocks and steals on the defensive end of the court, set a new season high in rebounds and has now reached double figures in scoring in nine outings.
Embiid was diagnosed Friday with swelling in his left knee and has been ruled out through Sunday's game against the Clippers before he receives further evaluation at some point next week, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Embiid had already missed the 76ers' first six games of the season due to left knee injury recovery, then served a three-game suspension before debuting Nov. 12. He appeared in just four games before succumbing to yet another left knee injury, and he looks like he'll have to miss at least two games as a result of the setback, as Embiid will sit out against the Clippers in addition to Friday's game against the Nets. After Sunday, the 76ers have two days off before returning to action Wednesday versus the Rockets. For whatever length of time Embiid is sidelined, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele will cover most of the minutes at center.
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76ers' Caleb Martin: Returns to game Friday
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Martin (undisclosed) is back in Friday's game against the Nets, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Martin had left for the locker room, but he's back in the game. He should continue to handle his regular workload in the frontcourt.
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76ers' Caleb Martin: Heads to locker room Friday
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Martin headed to the locker room during the first quarter of Friday's game against the Nets due to an undisclosed injury, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
It's unclear what kind of issue is affecting Martin, but the forward has departed the contest and his return is now uncertain, as he went straight to the locker room. If he doesn't return, then KJ Martin, Guerschon Yabusele and Ricky Council would be in line to see more minutes the rest of the way.
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76ers' Kelly Oubre: Returns to starting five
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Oubre is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Nets, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Oubre will replace Paul George (knee) in the starting lineup Friday. Oubre is averaging 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.0 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Getting start Friday
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Yabusele will enter the starting lineup in Friday's game against the Nets, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, Yabusele will pick up his second start of the year. In his last five appearances (one start), the 28-year-old forward has averaged 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 20.6 minutes per game.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Friday
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Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid is dealing with a lingering left knee injury and will not suit up two days after aggravating the injury in Wednesday's loss to Memphis. With the superstar ruled out, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele are candidates for an increased role. Embiid's next chance to feature will come Sunday versus the Clippers.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Game-time call Friday
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Embiid (knee), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets, will go through warmups before a determination is made on his status, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid is a game-time decision while navigating left knee injury management. The 76ers will take a look at the big man during warmups and likely make a decision near tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET. The superstar didn't participate in the club's morning shootaround Friday after aggravating his knee injury in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Set to receive increased workload
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Coach Nick Nurse said Maxey will play more minutes in Friday's game versus the Nets than he did in Wednesday's game against Memphis, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Maxey is set to play his second straight contest Friday after missing six games with a hamstring injury. While the star guard is set to play more than the 20 minutes he logged against Memphis, it will likely take him a few more games to fully work back up to his season average of 37.1 minutes per contest.
76ers' Joel Embiid: Not active for shootaround Friday
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Embiid (knee), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets, was present at the 76ers' morning shootaround but did not participate, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid not going through shootaround bodes poorly for his chances of playing Friday. The big man appeared to aggravate his knee injury in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, during which he posted 35 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 14-14 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 35 minutes. If Embiid is sidelined, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Back on injury report
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Embiid is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets due to left knee injury management, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
After posting 35 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 14-14 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, Embiid was left off the 76ers' initial injury report for Friday's game, which was released Thursday afternoon. However, the big man was added to the report Friday morning and is now in jeopardy of missing his 11th game of the season. If he's sidelined, Andre Drummond would likely slide back into the starting lineup again, while Guerschon Yabusele could see increased usage off the bench.
