Philadelphia 76ers

76ers center Adem Bona has suffered a left foot sprain and is expected to be re-evaluated at the start of training camp. The injury occurred during the World Cup qualifiers. He is expected to return to the court within the first two weeks of camp.

Bona is expected to be the backup center for Joel Embiid, but it may come with a bit of a delay. Bona is entering his third year in the NBA and is still developing an offensive game and getting more rebounds. Bona averaged 4.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game last season.

Training camp starts on September 29 for the Sixers, and the preseason opener against the New York Knicks is on Oct. 5. It is highly unlikely the 23-year-old Nigerian will be ready to go for that.

The center depth is a little shaky. Behind Embiid, the 76ers have Ariel Hukporti, whom they signed in free agency. With Bona potentially missing some time, Hukporti could have some extra reps and opportunity. The seven-footer does give the Sixers some size, which could really help them on the defensive side of the floor and rebounding. Hukporti, 24, is also young and has never had much opportunity. If given the chance, he can show that he can really help this team off the bench and jump past Bona on the depth chart.

Braydin Adams

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