Adam Aaronson

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

February 24, 2026

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Is Nick Nurse on the hot seat?

by Adam Aaronson

Answering your questions about the job security of Sixers head coach Nick Nurse, the financial math behind team's puzzling trade deadline and Johni Broome's torn meniscus.

February 24, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Joel Embiid makes return and Tyrese Maxey stars as Sixers secure a winning road trip

by Adam Aaronson

After 18 days, five games and two different injury designations, Joel Embiid is back. On Tuesday night in Indianapolis, he made his mark.

February 23, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: What to make of recent stretch without Joel Embiid, important lineup combinations and more

by Adam Aaronson

Before the trade deadline, the Sixers were riding a high. Just a few weeks later, they have a lot of work to do to get back to where they were.

February 23, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid questionable to make return for Sixers-Pacers on Tuesday

by Adam Aaronson

After going more than a month without experiencing a single unplanned absence, Joel Embiid has missed five games in a row due to a knee ailment which the Sixers say has morphed into a shin issue.

February 22, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers finally find flow, snap losing streak with emphatic win over Timberwolves

by Adam Aaronson

After their worst loss of the season, the Sixers went wire to wire as the better team in Minneapolis on Sunday night. Their dynamic backcourt dominated to stop the bleeding without Joel Embiid.

February 22, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Timberwolves on Sunday

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid has missed four consecutive games, and the Sixers are 0-4 in those contests.

February 21, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Another horrid loss for Sixers, suddenly searching for sources of offense

by Adam Aaronson

Facing a team tied for the second-worst record in the NBA playing on the second leg of a back-to-back, the Sixers were bulldozed in the second half on Saturday.

February 20, 2026

Sixers

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

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid went over a month without having an unplanned absence. He has missed three games in a row since.

February 19, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers return from break, but skid resumes sans Joel Embiid

by Adam Aaronson

No matter what happens, the 2025-26 Sixers seem to always end up having their games go down to the wire. Thursday's return from the All-Star break was no different.

February 18, 2026

Sixers

Sixers soundbites: Cam Payne talks return to Philadelphia, goals for rest of season and more

by Adam Aaronson

It has been a whirlwind few days for returning Sixers point guard Cam Payne. On Wednesday afternoon, he discussed his return to Philadelphia with reporters.