Adam Aaronson

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

May 9, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Sunday; full injury reports ahead of Game 4

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid was brilliant to lead the Sixers' 3-1 series comeback over the Boston Celtics in the first round, but has been a shell of himself in the second round.

May 9, 2026

Sixers

Losing the battle of stars, Sixers are one loss away from going home: 'We're going to have to really dig in and regroup'

by Adam Aaronson

While the Sixers' shaky depth has rightfully been scrutinized during their second-round series against New York, their star players have failed to meet the mark in three straight games.

May 8, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers on the brink of elimination after offensive struggles in Game 3 vs. Knicks

by Adam Aaronson

If the Sixers want to finally snap their Eastern Conference Finals drought, they must become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit.

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