Adam Aaronson

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

January 6, 2026

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Who will lose playing time when Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford make their returns from injury?

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers have two rotation forwards set to return from long-term injuries in the near future. How will head coach Nick Nurse's rotation change when Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford get back on the floor?

January 6, 2026

Sixers

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey drops one spot in latest All-Star Game voting returns, barely trailing Jalen Brunson

by Adam Aaronson

Tyrese Maxey is just about a mortal lock to notch his second career All-Star Game appearance this season.

January 5, 2026

Sixers

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

by Adam Aaronson

Tyrese Maxey averaged 34.7 points, 8.7 assists, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting 61.2 percent from the field and 53.8 percent on three-point attempts as he led the Sixers to a 3-0 record last week.

January 5, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: VJ Edgecombe is learning how to play off of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as offense takes shape

by Adam Aaronson

For the first time in 2026, kicking off the week with a collection of Sixers notes and tidbits, from VJ Edgecombe's continued ascent to what it is like to shoot a free throw with thousands of fans screaming at you because they want free stuff.

January 5, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers fall to short-handed Nuggets in overtime, marking worst loss of season

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers missed a prime opportunity to bank a stress-free victory on Monday night.

January 4, 2026

Sixers

Sunday stats: Joel Embiid's first dunk, VJ Edgecombe doing it all as Sixers beat Knicks at Madison Square Garden again

by Adam Aaronson

There was a whole lot for the Sixers to smile about as they took in their second victory in as many weeks at Madison Square Garden. They believe they are just getting started.

January 4, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid (left knee, right ankle) probable for Sixers-Nuggets on Monday

by Adam Aaronson

JJoel Embiid played three games in a five-day span for the first time all season to complete the Sixers' road trip. Can he and the team build on the momentum they have created?

January 3, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers win a battle of elite guards in second consecutive emphatic Madison Square Garden victory

by Adam Aaronson

Whatever you do, do not look now. But... the Sixers are playing like an awfully good team right now. They have won three games in a row.

January 2, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Saturday; ankle sprain no longer listed

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid has not played at Madison Square Garden – where he is not exactly beloved – since Game 5 of the first round of the Sixers' playoff series loss to the Knicks in 2024.

January 2, 2026

Sixers

Friday film: VJ Edgecombe's clutch gene and more takeaways from the first four games of the Sixers' lengthy road trip

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers' longest road trip of the season has one game left. Before they take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, looking back at the first four games of the Sixers' swing.