Adam Aaronson

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

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.

March 18, 2026

Sixers

Sixers power ranking roundup: Can VJ Edgecombe keep his team afloat without its stars?

by Adam Aaronson

Only 13 games remain on the 2025-26 Sixers' regular-season schedule. How many can they win in an effort to secure a playoff berth?

March 18, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers never lead in Denver as another horrid three-point shooting night leads to another blowout

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers were completely crushed in yet another uncompetitive loss on Tuesday night in Denver.

March 18, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid doubtful for Sixers-Kings on Thursday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid has not played since straining his right oblique on Feb. 28.

March 17, 2026

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Nick Nurse's performance as head coach; where is all of this actually leading?

by Adam Aaronson

Answering your Sixers questions regarding Nick Nurse's performance as head coach and Joel Embiid's future.

March 16, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Nuggets on Tuesday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid went five weeks without an unplanned absence. He has only suited up for the Sixers five times in the six weeks since.

March 16, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: Best win of March, checking in on Jared McCain, Rockets first-round pick watch and more

by Adam Aaronson

Kicking off the week with a batch of notes on the Sixers, from their strongest performance in weeks to tracking former (and future?) members of the team.

March 15, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers earn important victory with strong wire-to-wire defense

by Adam Aaronson

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse runs a defensive scheme which has drawn plenty of criticism all season long. On Sunday night, it helped the Sixers steal a crucial win.

March 15, 2026

Sixers

Sunday stats: How Sixers sophomore Justin Edwards gets off to strong starts and 'embodies being patient'

by Adam Aaronson

To date, Justin Edwards' second NBA season has been a disappointment. But with many teammates injured, the hometown product is finding his groove again.

March 15, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Trail Blazers on Sunday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid has played five games since the start of February, and none since the start of March. Is he getting closer to returning? The Sixers have not exactly made it clear.