Adam Aaronson

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

April 29, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Thursday; full injury reports ahead of Game 6

On the three-week anniversary of his emergency appendectomy, Joel Embiid is primed to log his third appearance of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

April 28, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Joel Embiid dominates, Sixers keep season alive with Game 5 win in Boston

Thanks to a gutsy effort from Joel Embiid and a little bit of luck along the way, the Sixers are still swinging.

April 28, 2026

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Nick Nurse, playoff hypotheticals and offseason outlook

Odds are, this will be the final Sixers mailbag of the 2025-26 season.

April 27, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: Key quotes from Joel Embiid's first media availability since appendectomy after Game 4 loss

For the first time since a chaotic three-week stretch derailed his season, Joel Embiid spoke with reporters after returning to action in the Sixers' Game 4 loss on Sunday.

April 27, 2026

Sixers

Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe finishes third in NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting

VJ Edgecombe was a finalist for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, but it was clear he would be a distant third place.

April 27, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Tuesday; full injury reports ahead of Game 5

Joel Embiid returned to action 17 days after an emergency appendectomy, but the Sixers fell well short of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday.

April 26, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid upgraded to available for Sixers-Celtics Game 4

Joel Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy 17 days ago and, over the last few days, has inched closer to returning to action.

April 26, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers on the brink of elimination after Game 4 blowout loss in Joel Embiid's return

Only 17 days removed from an emergency appendectomy, Joel Embiid returned for the Sixers on Sunday night. It was not nearly enough.

April 25, 2026

Sixers

In Sixers' Game 3 loss, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond 'were trying as best as they could,' but their flaws were costly

Friday's Game 3 between the Sixers and Celtics was a legitimate toss-up. A few too many mistakes forced the Sixers into a 2-1 series deficit.

April 25, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid listed doubtful for Sixers-Celtics on Sunday; full injury reports ahead of Game 4

Could Joel Embiid appear in a playoff game only 17 days after undergoing an appendectomy? He is not the Sixers' only key player listed on the team's initial injury report for Game 4.

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