Adam Aaronson

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

January 24, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Joel Embiid shines, Sixers crater in brutal loss to Knicks

Joel Embiid's tremendous first half led the Sixers to a lead at intermission. Then disaster ensued for the Sixers, on the floor and in the stands.

January 24, 2026

Sixers

Report: Former Sixers second-round pick Charles Bassey returning to team on 10-day contract

The Sixers needed to fill their vacant roster spot before Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets in order to keep using two-way standouts Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker. They have found a temporary fill-in.

January 23, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Knicks on Saturday

Joel Embiid logged a season-high 40-plus minutes on Thursday night... and then played another five minutes to help the Sixers seal an overtime victory.

January 23, 2026

Sixers

Friday film: How Joel Embiid and an optimized version of the Sixers overcame the Houston Rockets and a blown call

The Sixers notched one of their most emotional victories of the season on Thursday night. It might have meant more to Joel Embiid than anyone else, but it was far from a one-person effort.

January 22, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: After Nick Nurse changes his starting lineup, the Sixers nab a clutch overtime win

Thursday's matchup between the Sixers and Houston Rockets was a treat. What stood out from one of the higher-level games played in Philadelphia this season?

January 21, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable, Paul George questionable to return for Sixers-Rockets on Thursday

The Sixers could get their two highest-paid players back in the fold on Thursday night when they welcome Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.

January 21, 2026

Sixers

Sixers power ranking roundup: Tyrese Maxey's All-Star starting nod, Joel Embiid's defense and more

The Sixers missed a prime opportunity to make some inroads on a few of their Eastern Conference cohorts this week. How did it impact their perception in the national media?

January 20, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Suns on Tuesday in second leg of back-to-back; Paul George questionable

Tuesday's game will be Joel Embiid's second absence in an 11-game span, but both of his missed games will be planned on back-to-backs.

January 20, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Short-handed Sixers run out of gas, drop second leg of back-to-back to Suns

The Sixers have not beaten the Phoenix Suns since Nov. 4, 2023.

January 20, 2026

Sixers

Previewing Sixers-Suns: Local product Collin Gillespie has emerged as a major part of the NBA's most surprising team

Getting ready for the second leg of the Sixers' latest back-to-back, in which they will host a Phoenix Suns team that has captured some hearts.

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