Adam Aaronson

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

February 1, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid misses 2026 NBA All-Star Game; Tyrese Maxey will be Sixers' lone representative

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid put together a brilliant month of January to put himself in conversation for his eighth All-Star nod, but his slow start to the season was too much to overcome.

January 31, 2026

Sixers

WATCH: Thoughts on the ramifications of Sixers forward Paul George's 25-game suspension

by Adam Aaronson

Paul George will miss nearly two months. How will it impact the Sixers on the court and in their trade deadline strategy?

January 31, 2026

Sixers

Sixers forward Paul George suspended 25 games for violating NBA’s Anti-Drug Program

by Adam Aaronson

Paul George won't be back until March 25. The veteran cited improper medication as the cause of his suspension.

January 31, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers escape with a late win, but Paul George's suspension looms large

by Adam Aaronson

For the Sixers, Saturday will not be remembered for a victory or a 25th anniversary reunion, but for a shocking suspension. Still, the Sixers did play a basketball game, and they were just barely able to escape.

January 30, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid, Paul George not listed on injury report for Sixers-Pelicans on Saturday

by Adam Aaronson

Exactly two years to the day of the torn meniscus that changed everything, Joel Embiid is in the midst of his most consistent stretch of basketball since Jan. 30, 2024.

January 30, 2026

Sixers

Friday film: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey drag Sixers to 'lucky' last-second win

by Adam Aaronson

Of the Sixers' 10 rotation players on Thursday, eight were unremarkable or worse. But two players were so good that none of it mattered in the end.

January 29, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid carry the load from start to finish as Sixers escape vs. Kings

by Adam Aaronson

All day Thursday, the Sixers' messaging was clear: they could not take a perceived easy matchup against Sacramento lightly. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid certainly did not.

January 29, 2026

Sixers

Report: Prospect of teaming with Tyrese Maxey has Sixers on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s radar

by Adam Aaronson

Could the Sixers actually make a play for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Don't hold your breath, but the perennial MVP candidate seems to be intrigued by the idea of teaming with Tyrese Maxey.

January 28, 2026

Sixers

Sixers power ranking roundup: Right in the middle of the pack; will Joel Embiid be an All-Star?

by Adam Aaronson

How does the national media feel about these Sixers with more than three months of the regular season complete?

January 28, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Kings on Thursday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid dominated in the first half of the Sixers' win over the Bucks on Tuesday and let his teammates take care of the rest. After only playing 29 minutes, what is Embiid's status?