Adam Aaronson

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

May 1, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Saturday; full injury reports ahead of Game 7

When the Sixers and Celtics play a do-or-die game on Saturday night, both teams should be at full strength.

May 1, 2026

Sixers

'Unbelievable opportunity' Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George envisioned awaits Sixers after Game 6 rout of Celtics

The Sixers have won and lost as a team. But for one night, it was all about the three people this was supposed to be about all along.

April 30, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers play most complete game of the year – by far – and force a Game 7 vs. Celtics

There will be a Game 7, thanks to one of the best team games the Sixers have ever played during Joel Embiid's career.

April 29, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Thursday; full injury reports ahead of Game 6

On the three-week anniversary of his emergency appendectomy, Joel Embiid is primed to log his third appearance of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

April 28, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Joel Embiid dominates, Sixers keep season alive with Game 5 win in Boston

Thanks to a gutsy effort from Joel Embiid and a little bit of luck along the way, the Sixers are still swinging.

April 28, 2026

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Nick Nurse, playoff hypotheticals and offseason outlook

Odds are, this will be the final Sixers mailbag of the 2025-26 season.

April 27, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: Key quotes from Joel Embiid's first media availability since appendectomy after Game 4 loss

For the first time since a chaotic three-week stretch derailed his season, Joel Embiid spoke with reporters after returning to action in the Sixers' Game 4 loss on Sunday.

April 27, 2026

Sixers

Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe finishes third in NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting

VJ Edgecombe was a finalist for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, but it was clear he would be a distant third place.

April 27, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Tuesday; full injury reports ahead of Game 5

Joel Embiid returned to action 17 days after an emergency appendectomy, but the Sixers fell well short of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday.

April 26, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid upgraded to available for Sixers-Celtics Game 4

Joel Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy 17 days ago and, over the last few days, has inched closer to returning to action.

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