MO BAMBA NEWS

Team-high 10 rebounds Monday Bamba chipped in five points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 18 minutes during Monday's 118-102 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Bamba formed a platoon with Paul Reed (22 minutes) to anchor the majority of center minutes for Philadelphia without Joel Embiid (knee surgery). Bamba offers more agility than Reed around the basket and can be a shooter in pick-and-roll, so he is likely to retain a similar minute share moving forward.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fills rotational role in return Bamba (knee) scored four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and added five rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes Monday in the 76ers' 130-104 loss to the Trail Blaze...

Impact Paul Reed drew a second consecutive start at center Monday while Joel Embiid (knee) was sidelined once again, but the latter's absence allowed Bamba to take hold of a rotation spot in his return from a seven-game absence due to right knee inflammation. The 76ers are continuing to evaluate Embiid on a day-by-day basis, and if the reigning league MVP is cleared to play Tuesday at Golden State, Bamba could find himself on the outside looking in for a rotation spot.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Bamba is no longer listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup against Portland.

Impact Bamba has missed the last seven games due to right knee inflammation, but he will be available Monday. If Joel Embiid (knee, questionable) is unable to go, Bamba could see some minutes off the bench, but he otherwise doesn't figure to see much run.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Denver Bamba (knee( is out for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Bamba's absence streak will extend to seven games Saturday due to right knee inflammation. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Portland.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Bamba (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Bamba is in danger of missing his seventh straight game Saturday while dealing with right knee inflammation. However, the 25-year-old big man returned to practice Friday as a full participant, which is a good sign for his availability against Denver.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Full go at practice Bamba (knee) was a full participant during Friday's practice, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Bamba has missed six straight games due to right knee inflammation, but he's trending in the right direction after logging a full practice. His next chance to suit up will come Monday in Portland, and his status for that game should be revealed when Philadelphia drops its injury report Sunday afternoon.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Bamba (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Bamba's absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to right knee inflammation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Denver.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Performs individual work Head coach Nick Nurse said Bamba (knee) was able to take part in individual work during Wednesday's practice, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact While Bamba's ability to perform some on-court activity is a step in the right direction, the 76ers aren't likely to clear him to play until he's a full participant in practice. The 76ers haven't made an official ruling on Bamba's status for Thursday's game in Indiana, but the veteran center would seem to be on track to miss a sixth straight game due to right knee inflammation.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Bamba will miss a fifth straight game, but his initial questionable designation is a sign of progress. When cleared to return, he should resume a backup role behind Joel Embiid. Bamba's next chance to suit up will come Thursday in Indiana.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Bamba (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Bamba has missed four straight games due to a pinched nerve in his right knee, but he has a chance to return Monday. If he's cleared, Bamba will presumably handle a modest reserve role behind Joel Embiid.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Bamba (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Bamba will miss his fourth straight game Saturday due to a pinched nerve in his right knee. There is no timetable for his return.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Friday Bamba (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Magic, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Bamba's absence streak will extend to three games Friday due to a pinched nerve in his right knee. Bamba's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Bamba (knee) will not play Tuesday versus Denver.

Impact Bamba will miss his second consecutive game due to a knee impingement. His next opportunity to take the court comes Friday in a potential revenge game against Orlando.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Monday Bamba (knee) will not play in Monday's game against Houston.

Impact Bamba was previously considered doubtful for this contest. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready in time for Tuesday's game against Denver. Bamba probably wasn't going to see many minutes Monday anyways with Joel Embiid (knee) returning.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Monday Bamba is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Houston due to an impingement in his right knee, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Bamba is dealing with a right fat pad impingement, in which a section of fatty tissue located behind his kneecap tendon is being pinched and inflamed. Joel Embiid (knee) is on track to return Monday, but Paul Reed would face a huge workload if both Embiid and Bamba are unable to suit up.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Four rejections in Friday's win Bamba amassed 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four blocks and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 112-93 win over Sacramento.

Impact With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined for a third straight game, Bamba played 20 or more minutes for only the second time in 2023-24 and tied his season high in blocks. During Embiid's absence, the 25-year-old center is averaging 7.3 points, 4.7 boards, 2.7 blocks and 1.0 steals, giving Bamba some DFS punt play potential as long as the Sixers' superstar remains out.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

'That's Family': 76ers' Mo Bamba Shares Thoughts on Orlando Magic Mo Bamba looks forward to seeing his former teammates when the 76ers take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

"He did a good job": Nick Nurse on Mo Bamba's performance vs. Heat The Sixers’ head coach commented on Mo Bamba’s performance against the Heat.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Steps up in season high off bench Bamba tallied 18 points (7-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 25 minutes in Monday's 119-113 loss to Miami.

Impact Bamba led all bench players in Monday's Christmas Day contest in scoring and rebounds while also recording a pair of steals and ending two points short of the 20-point mark. Bamba recorded a season high in scoring while reaching double digits for the first time this year. He also hauled in a season-high-tying rebound total, a mark he accomplished two other things this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially suiting up Monday Bamba (illness) is active for Monday's game against Miami.

Impact Bamba will return from a one-game absence due to illness. The 25-year-old has averaged 5.7 minutes per game across his last six appearances, but he could be in line for a slight uptick in workload with Joel Embiid (ankle) inactive.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Monday Bamba (illness) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Miami.

Impact Bamba's availability is much more relevant with Joel Embiid (ankle) ruled out Monday. That being said, Paul Reed is likely to start in Embiid's stead, and it's plausible that Philadelphia will turn to a rotation of forwards rather than put Bamba in anything larger than a 5-10 minute role.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Bamba (illness) didn't practice Saturday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Bamba has been dealing with a non-COVID illness as of late and was held out of Saturday's practice because of it. With Joel Embiid (ankle) also absent from practice, the Sixers frontcourt health is worth monitoring as their matchup with the Heat on Monday approaches.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Bamba (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Justin Grasso of SI.com reports.

Impact Bamba has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a non-COVID illness. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Heat.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Toronto Bamba is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Raptors due to an illness.

Impact Bamba is in danger of missing Friday's contest after being a late addition to the injury report. However, the 25-year-old center has been an inconsistent part of Philadelphia's rotation.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven points in seven minutes Bamba recorded seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across seven minutes during Saturday's 135-82 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Bamba saw just seven minutes in the victory, scoring seven points on 100 percent shooting. It's been a disappointing season for Bamba, playing more than 10 minutes only twice thus far. As long as Joel Embiid is healthy, Bamba has no shot at putting up fantasy-relevant production.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE