Adam Aaronson

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

March 23, 2026

Sixers

Sixers soundbites: Jared McCain on being traded to Oklahoma City, Philadelphia fans' outrage and more

by Adam Aaronson

Before facing his former team for the first time, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain addressed being traded by the Sixers, the outrage among Philadelphia fans and more.

March 23, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Thunder thrash Sixers in Jared McCain's return, despite VJ Edgecombe erupting again

by Adam Aaronson

VJ Edgecombe's 35 points were not enough to keep the Sixers competitive in Monday night's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

March 23, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: As Eastern Conference playoff race heats up, Joel Embiid is still sidelined

by Adam Aaronson

Kicking off an important week of Sixers basketball with a fresh batch of notes and observations.

March 22, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Thunder on Monday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid has not played since Feb. 28 due to a right oblique strain. The Sixers have continually professed hope his return was nearing in recent days.

March 21, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers take care of tanking Jazz, securing winning road trip

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers took advantage of another matchup with a tanking team on Saturday night, but did lose a starter to injury during their win over the Utah Jazz.

March 20, 2026

Sixers

Friday film: VJ Edgecombe and Justin Edwards post career-best nights, more from Sixers' emphatic win in Sacramento

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers were led by a three-headed monster on Thursday night in Sacramento, but two players stole the show with the best performances of their young NBA careers.

March 20, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: VJ Edgecombe, Justin Edwards, Quentin Grimes lead Sixers to much-needed win over Kings

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers did not have much manpower available on Thursday night in Sacramento. But against the lowly Kings, three players provided more than enough to secure a win.

March 20, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Jazz on Saturday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid has not played in the month of March due to a right oblique strain after only playing five games in February because of knee issues.

March 19, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid ruled out for Sixers-Kings on Thursday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid appears to be nearing a return, but his right oblique strain will hold him out for at least one more game.

March 19, 2026

Sixers

Sixers Memory Lane: Zhaire Smith's time in Philadelphia was 'very scary.' Believe it or not, he is 'glad' it happened that way.

by Adam Aaronson

Now 26 years old, former first-round pick Zhaire Smith spoke with PhillyVoice about his new perspective on his Sixers tenure, during which a life-threatening allergic reaction derailed his NBA career.