Adam Aaronson

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

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.

March 14, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Even these undermanned Sixers can beat tanking Nets... barely

by Adam Aaronson

Saturday's game might have been an uninspiring win, but these Sixers will take anything they can get.

March 13, 2026

Sixers

Friday film: Taking stock of the Sixers' revamped group of two-way players

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers have already unearthed two hidden gems in the two-way contract market this season. Could there be more?

March 13, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Nets on Saturday in front end of back-to-back

by Adam Aaronson

Because of knee and oblique issues, Joel Embiid has only played in five games since the start of February. He has not appeared in a game since Feb. 28 due to his right oblique strain.

March 12, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers lose even more bodies, then another game

by Adam Aaronson

Of 11 Sixers available on Thursday, only five were signed to standard contracts with the team at the start of the year. Their loss to the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons was predictable.

March 12, 2026

Sixers

Could the Sixers pivot to tanking again and protect their 2026 first-round pick?

by Adam Aaronson

In February of 2025, the Sixers pivoted to a two-month tanking effort. It ended up earning them VJ Edgecombe. In the face of a swarm of injuries, could they pull it off again?