Adam Aaronson

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

December 25, 2025

Sixers

Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Bulls on Friday; three players still dealing with illness

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid referred to his right knee injury from Tuesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets as a hyperextension.

December 24, 2025

Sixers

Sixers power ranking roundup: Climb continues as Christmas comes closer

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers have clearly vaulted themselves into the top half of the NBA with their recent play. Can they go higher?

December 23, 2025

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: When and how will two-way standouts Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker sign standard contracts?

by Adam Aaronson

This week's Sixers mailbag focuses on just one subject: when and how can the team get its pair of stellar two-way players on standard contracts?

December 23, 2025

Sixers

Report: Sixers signing MarJon Beauchamp to two-way contract, waiving rookie Hunter Sallis

by Adam Aaronson

Hunter Sallis made seven appearances for the Sixers before being replaced by former first-round pick MarJon Beauchamp.

December 23, 2025

Sixers

Instant observations: Bug-bitten Sixers survive Joel Embiid's injury scare, but depth craters in home loss to lowly Nets

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers had 12 players available for Tuesday's game, and only seven of them have been recipients of regular playing time over the last few weeks.

December 22, 2025

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: Sophomore stock watch; NBA Cup breaks pay dividends for both Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe

by Adam Aaronson

Kicking off the week by looking at the Sixers' sophomore class, how missing the NBA Cup helped their guards reset and more.

December 22, 2025

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid missed both legs of the Sixers' weekend back-to-back due to an illness and right knee injury management.

December 21, 2025

Sixers

Sunday stats: How a lineup the Sixers had never used before won them a game

by Adam Aaronson

With 1:11 on the clock in the third quarter, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse tried out a brand new lineup. It played so well that he never made another substitution.

December 20, 2025

Sixers

Instant observations: Undermanned, undersized Sixers embrace strengths, win with another stellar fourth quarter

by Adam Aaronson

No Joel Embiid or Paul George, no problem for the Sixers on Saturday. Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Dominick Barlow and co. led the way in a win on Saturday despite a major size disadvantage.

December 20, 2025

Sixers

Joel Embiid doubtful for Sixers-Mavericks on Saturday; Paul George out

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid was questionable for the Sixers' road game against New York on Friday due to an illness, then was ruled out due to both the illness and right knee injury management.