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Philadelphia 76ers Grapple with Paul George’s Inconsistent Scoring, Find Spark with Adem Bona

PHILADELPHIA – As 2025 draws to a close, the Philadelphia 76ers are evaluating the performance of star forward Paul George in his second season with the team. While George has shown overall improvement compared to his debut year, his two-point shooting has become a cause of concern.

George is currently shooting only 40% on two-point attempts, a number considered insufficient for a player of his caliber. Analysts suggest he needs to be more effective as a self-creator on offense. While his shot profile remains similar to last season, with a high percentage of mid-range shots, there’s hope because his free throw attempts have increased. The Sixers are hopeful that this recent slide is a temporary blip, but coaching staff will continue to monitor his performance.

In other team news, rookie center Adem Bona has emerged as a valuable asset, particularly as a backup to Joel Embiid. After a disastrous late-game collapse in Chicago, coach Nick Nurse pivoted from Andre Drummond to Bona, whose energy and defensive prowess made a significant impact. Bona’s performance has been so strong that he may become Embiid’s primary backup, given Embiid’s known availability issues.

The team recently waived two-way player Hunter Sallis and replaced him with MarJon Beauchamp, who is eligible to play in up to 31 games. This move comes as the Sixers weigh their options for converting two-way players Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker to standard contracts.

Speaking of Barlow, while his individual play has been impressive, his on-court chemistry with Drummond has yielded surprisingly poor offensive results, with the team’s offensive rating plummeting when the two share the floor.

Finally, the Sixers’ G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, made a series of moves, ultimately trading for the rights to Jackson Rowe after previously acquiring and then trading Charles Bassey.

The Sixers will face the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, with the frontcourt rotation a key storyline to watch.

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