Adam Aaronson

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

January 20, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Suns on Tuesday in second leg of back-to-back; Paul George questionable

by Adam Aaronson

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

Previewing Sixers-Suns: Local product Collin Gillespie has emerged as a major part of the NBA's most surprising team

by Adam Aaronson

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

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

by Adam Aaronson

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 20, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Short-handed Sixers run out of gas, drop second leg of back-to-back to Suns

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers have not beaten the Phoenix Suns since Nov. 4, 2023.

January 20, 2026

Sixers

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

by Adam Aaronson

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

January 19, 2026

Sixers

5 Sixers thoughts: Jared McCain's brutal return to G League; a trade target to replace him in guard mix

by Adam Aaronson

Kicking off the week with a fresh batch of Sixers notes and news items, beginning by focusing on a player not even with the main roster right now.

January 19, 2026

Sixers

Sixers recall Jared McCain from second stint with Delaware Blue Coats

by Adam Aaronson

Jared McCain's second turn in the G League lasted all of one game.

January 19, 2026

Sixers

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

by Adam Aaronson

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.

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'

by Adam Aaronson

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

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey earns first All-Star Game start, second appearance

by Adam Aaronson

Tyrese Maxey has averaged 30.3 points per game on the best efficiency of his career 38 games into his sixth NBA season. He has made yet another massive leap.