Adam Aaronson

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

May 8, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid available for Sixers-Knicks Game 3

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers, back on their home floor Friday, hope to avoid facing a 3-0 series deficit in this best-of-seven – a hole no team in the history of the NBA Playoffs has ever been able to dig itself out of.

May 7, 2026

Sixers

Adjustments brought Sixers closer to Knicks in Game 2, but 2-0 series deficit looms large: 'We're not going to give up'

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers made some inroads against the talent discrepancy between themselves and the New York Knicks in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Can they close the gap further?

May 7, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Knicks on Friday; full injury reports ahead of Game 3

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid only logged 24 minutes and change in Game 1 against the New York Knicks and did not play in Game 2.

May 6, 2026

Sixers

Emptying the notebook before Sixers-Knicks Game 2: A Game 1 postmortem, Hack-A-Mitch and the 'Bench Mob'

by Adam Aaronson

From the Sixers' flawed pick-and-roll coverage in a Game 1 demolition to their intentional fouling of Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and loud bench, a batch of notes before Game 2.

May 6, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid ruled out for Sixers-Knicks Game 2

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid's hip issue appears to be more significant than previously thought.

May 6, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers' brutal depth rears its ugly head in Game 2 loss

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers' striking lack of depth is costing them in their second-round series against the New York Knicks. Now, they will need to win four games in five tries to advance.

May 5, 2026

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Reacting to Game 1 loss to Knicks, projecting likely adjustments

by Adam Aaronson

There was not a single redeeming quality within the Sixers' Game 1 loss at Madison Square Garden. Where do they go from here?

May 5, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Wednesday; full injury reports ahead of Game 2

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid only logged 24 minutes and change in Game 1 against the New York Knicks. He has another new injury designation.

May 4, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: From matchups to crowds, what to watch for in second-round series vs. Knicks

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers have an extremely quick turnaround ahead of Game 1 against the New York Knicks. What trends should be monitored during the series?

May 4, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Game 7 hangover apparent as Sixers routed by Knicks in Game 1

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers aimed to avoid letting a game that was equally draining physically and emotionally impact them two nights later. But they did not have anything for the New York Knicks in Game 1 on Monday night.