Adam Aaronson

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

January 4, 2026

Sixers

Sunday stats: Joel Embiid's first dunk, VJ Edgecombe doing it all as Sixers beat Knicks at Madison Square Garden again

by Adam Aaronson

There was a whole lot for the Sixers to smile about as they took in their second victory in as many weeks at Madison Square Garden. They believe they are just getting started.

January 3, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers win a battle of elite guards in second consecutive emphatic Madison Square Garden victory

by Adam Aaronson

Whatever you do, do not look now. But... the Sixers are playing like an awfully good team right now. They have won three games in a row.

January 2, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Saturday; ankle sprain no longer listed

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid has not played at Madison Square Garden – where he is not exactly beloved – since Game 5 of the first round of the Sixers' playoff series loss to the Knicks in 2024.

January 2, 2026

Sixers

Friday film: VJ Edgecombe's clutch gene and more takeaways from the first four games of the Sixers' lengthy road trip

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers' longest road trip of the season has one game left. Before they take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, looking back at the first four games of the Sixers' swing.

January 1, 2026

Sixers

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Mavericks on Thursday; would be second time playing two games in three days

by Adam Aaronson

Joel Embiid suiting up on Thursday and handling the sort of workload he has taken on in appearances over the last few weeks would be a significant sign of progress.

January 1, 2026

Sixers

Instant observations: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George finally figuring out their fit as Sixers nab second straight win

by Adam Aaronson

For over a year, the Sixers' three players inked to max contracts have been discussing the importance of continuity for the sake of building a rhythm. Perhaps this is what they had in mind.

December 31, 2025

Sixers

Sixers power ranking roundup: Ending 2025 around the middle of the pack

by Adam Aaronson

One final Sixers power ranking roundup for 2025.

December 30, 2025

Sixers

Sixers mailbag: Cheap targets for the trade deadline and New Year's resolutions

by Adam Aaronson

Is there a way for the Sixers to duck the luxury tax and remain about as competitive as they are now for the remainder of the season? Which Sixers New Year's resolutions should be adopted? Answering those and more in the final mailbag of 2025.

December 30, 2025

Sixers

Instant observations: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey carry the load for the Sixers, and VJ Edgecombe brings them home with overtime game-winner

by Adam Aaronson

The Sixers have appeared hesitant to lean into their best offensive stuff this season. On Tuesday, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey took over as a tandem until it was time for VJ Edgecombe to have the final word.

December 30, 2025

Sixers