Adam Aaronson

Adam Aaronson covers the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Phillies for PhillyVoice. He studied journalism at Temple University.

January 9, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers win a critical Eastern Conference game as a new lineup comes up large down the stretch

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers are 2-0 at full strength in 2025-26, as they notched a critical Eastern Conference victory on Friday night.

January 9, 2026

Sixers

Five years later, the 'Seven Sixers' recall the day 'everything was weird' and Tyrese Maxey began evolving into the franchise's leader

by Adam Aaronson

On Jan. 9, 2021, with only seven players available for the Sixers, a rookie guard named Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points in the first start of his professional career. The rest, as they say, is history.

January 8, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Magic on Friday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid only played in two games in a three-day span one time before his current stretch of five appearances in nine days.

January 7, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers reach full strength for the first time in over two years, get back on track vs. Wizards

by Adam Aaronson

For the first time since Dec. 18, 2023, and only the 11th time in head coach Nick Nurse's tenure with the organization, the Sixers did not have a single player ruled out due to injury or personal reasons on Wednesday.

January 7, 2026

Sixers

Sixers power ranking roundup: With another climb happening, who should be the fifth starter?

by Adam Aaronson

Stock in the Sixers is rising, but many still aren't quite sure what to make of them.

January 6, 2026

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Who will lose playing time when Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford make their returns from injury?

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers have two rotation forwards set to return from long-term injuries in the near future. How will head coach Nick Nurse's rotation change when Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford get back on the floor?

January 6, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Wizards on Wednesday; Kelly Oubre Jr., Trendon Watford questionable to return

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid has played every other day for four games, logging 36.5 minutes per game across that period.

January 6, 2026

Sixers

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey drops one spot in latest All-Star Game voting returns, barely trailing Jalen Brunson

by Adam Aaronson

Tyrese Maxey is just about a mortal lock to notch his second career All-Star Game appearance this season.

January 5, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: VJ Edgecombe is learning how to play off of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as offense takes shape

by Adam Aaronson

For the first time in 2026, kicking off the week with a collection of Sixers notes and tidbits, from VJ Edgecombe's continued ascent to what it is like to shoot a free throw with thousands of fans screaming at you because they want free stuff.

January 5, 2026

Sixers

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

by Adam Aaronson

Tyrese Maxey averaged 34.7 points, 8.7 assists, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting 61.2 percent from the field and 53.8 percent on three-point attempts as he led the Sixers to a 3-0 record last week.