Adam Aaronson

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

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.

January 20, 2026

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Odds of Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes trades; who are realistic wing targets worth pursuing?

Answering some common questions on the Sixers and their possible pathways at the NBA's Feb. 5 trade deadline.

January 20, 2026

Sixers

Report: Sixers star Tyrese Maxey will receive signature shoe from New Balance

After Tyrese Maxey received his first All-Star Game starting nod on Monday, he spoke about his rising profile around the NBA. On Tuesday morning, news broke of another sign of his star growing.

January 19, 2026

Sixers

How do you fit alongside Joel Embiid? Sixers teammates on 'filling gaps' and when to 'just get the hell out of the way'

Joel Embiid has one of the most distinct and dominant styles in recent NBA history. His teammates, new and old, talk about the process that has gone into learning how to best coexist with the former NBA MVP.

January 19, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Tyrese Maxey nabs eight steals, leading Sixers to a win powered by defense

After a few days of being asked about why they kept struggling in fourth quarters, the Sixers dominated the Indiana Pacers in the final frame on Monday night to get back in the win column.

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