Adam Aaronson
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Sixers beat writer for @phillyvoice.com
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Adam Aaronson
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· Oct 17
Samaki Walker provided his son with a 'foundation.' Now with Sixers, Jabari can 'figure some of this basketball stuff out'
Sixers forward Jabari Walker and his father Samaki, a veteran of 10 NBA seasons, spoke with PhillyVoice about the 23-year-old's long journey to Philadelphia and what must come next.
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NEW: Last week, I asked Jabari Walker what it meant to have a 10-year NBA veteran as his father. He raved about it.
So, I gave Samaki Walker a call.
I learned a whole lot about how Samaki raised Jabari — and continues to challenge his son to get better:
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So, I gave Samaki Walker a call.
I learned a whole lot about how Samaki raised Jabari — and continues to challenge his son to get better:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
first team wears blue, second team wears grey
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
first team wears blue, second team wears grey
Joel Embiid (questionable to return tonight) has a blue jersey on as Sixers shootaround wraps up here.
November 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Joel Embiid (questionable to return tonight) has a blue jersey on as Sixers shootaround wraps up here.
It means more on this court
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It means more on this court
New: This week’s Sixers mailbag is live!
• Should the Sixers be expected to get a top-six seed and avoid the Play-In Tournament? Does it matter?
• The Sixers’ biggest weakness without Joel Embiid is…
• Deep dive on a two-way question I’ve been getting recently www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
• Should the Sixers be expected to get a top-six seed and avoid the Play-In Tournament? Does it matter?
• The Sixers’ biggest weakness without Joel Embiid is…
• Deep dive on a two-way question I’ve been getting recently www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Sixers mailbag: Can this team earn a top-six seed and avoid Play-In Tournament?
Answering another batch of reader-submitted Sixers questions, from Joel Embiid to the team's group of two-way players.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
New: This week’s Sixers mailbag is live!
• Should the Sixers be expected to get a top-six seed and avoid the Play-In Tournament? Does it matter?
• The Sixers’ biggest weakness without Joel Embiid is…
• Deep dive on a two-way question I’ve been getting recently www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
• Should the Sixers be expected to get a top-six seed and avoid the Play-In Tournament? Does it matter?
• The Sixers’ biggest weakness without Joel Embiid is…
• Deep dive on a two-way question I’ve been getting recently www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
The Toronto Raptors!
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The Toronto Raptors!
A whole lot of listings on this evening's Sixers injury report, but it is mostly a positive outcome. Joel Embiid might return as soon as tomorrow night, with his two co-stars listed as probable.
Everything you need to know:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Everything you need to know:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Joel Embiid questionable to return for Sixers-Magic on Tuesday; Tyrese Maxey and Paul George probable and VJ Edgecombe out
Which Sixers will be in and which Sixers will be out when the Sixers host the Orlando Magic in NBA Cup Group Play action on Tuesday?
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November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A whole lot of listings on this evening's Sixers injury report, but it is mostly a positive outcome. Joel Embiid might return as soon as tomorrow night, with his two co-stars listed as probable.
Everything you need to know:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Everything you need to know:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Obviously encouraging news on Embiid. Maxey's designation is right shoulder sprain; George's designation is right ankle sprain.
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. ORL:
Joel Embiid — right knee — QUESTIONABLE
Tyrese Maxey — right shoulder — PROBABLE
Paul George — right ankle — PROBABLE
VJ Edgecombe — left calf — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left knee — OUT
Adem Bona — right ankle — OUT
Joel Embiid — right knee — QUESTIONABLE
Tyrese Maxey — right shoulder — PROBABLE
Paul George — right ankle — PROBABLE
VJ Edgecombe — left calf — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left knee — OUT
Adem Bona — right ankle — OUT
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Obviously encouraging news on Embiid. Maxey's designation is right shoulder sprain; George's designation is right ankle sprain.
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. ORL:
Joel Embiid — right knee — QUESTIONABLE
Tyrese Maxey — right shoulder — PROBABLE
Paul George — right ankle — PROBABLE
VJ Edgecombe — left calf — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left knee — OUT
Adem Bona — right ankle — OUT
Joel Embiid — right knee — QUESTIONABLE
Tyrese Maxey — right shoulder — PROBABLE
Paul George — right ankle — PROBABLE
VJ Edgecombe — left calf — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left knee — OUT
Adem Bona — right ankle — OUT
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. ORL:
Joel Embiid — right knee — QUESTIONABLE
Tyrese Maxey — right shoulder — PROBABLE
Paul George — right ankle — PROBABLE
VJ Edgecombe — left calf — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left knee — OUT
Adem Bona — right ankle — OUT
Joel Embiid — right knee — QUESTIONABLE
Tyrese Maxey — right shoulder — PROBABLE
Paul George — right ankle — PROBABLE
VJ Edgecombe — left calf — OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr. — left knee — OUT
Adem Bona — right ankle — OUT
Caught up with Adem Bona, who has missed four games with a right ankle sprain & will be out tomorrow.
Bona: “I’m feeling great. I’m definitely going to be on the court back very soon. The team and I, we’re doing everything possible to get back as soon as possible, and stronger.”
Bona: “I’m feeling great. I’m definitely going to be on the court back very soon. The team and I, we’re doing everything possible to get back as soon as possible, and stronger.”
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Caught up with Adem Bona, who has missed four games with a right ankle sprain & will be out tomorrow.
Bona: “I’m feeling great. I’m definitely going to be on the court back very soon. The team and I, we’re doing everything possible to get back as soon as possible, and stronger.”
Bona: “I’m feeling great. I’m definitely going to be on the court back very soon. The team and I, we’re doing everything possible to get back as soon as possible, and stronger.”
Tyrese Maxey was a nominee for Eastern Conference Players of the Week. The award went to Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Tyrese Maxey was a nominee for Eastern Conference Players of the Week. The award went to Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Trendon Watford has joined a letter writing station.
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Trendon Watford has joined a letter writing station.
Jabari Walker and Adem Bona joining Nick Nurse as he gives some opening remarks:
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Jabari Walker and Adem Bona joining Nick Nurse as he gives some opening remarks:
Here at the Sixers’ Stars & Stripes Day of Service, where Sixers staffers, head coach Nick Nurse and some players are packing care kits for veterans and active military members unable to spend Thanksgiving at home. There are also “letter writing stations” to express gratitude.
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Here at the Sixers’ Stars & Stripes Day of Service, where Sixers staffers, head coach Nick Nurse and some players are packing care kits for veterans and active military members unable to spend Thanksgiving at home. There are also “letter writing stations” to express gratitude.
Asked Tyrese Maxey today about why he’s leaned more into his floater this year, the work he’s put into scoring with his left hand and how being able to go left benefits him as a scorer.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Asked Tyrese Maxey today about why he’s leaned more into his floater this year, the work he’s put into scoring with his left hand and how being able to go left benefits him as a scorer.
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Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid’s spirit is “good” even though he’s frustrated to be out. “He’s trying, doing a lot of stuff to try to get back on the floor.”
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid’s spirit is “good” even though he’s frustrated to be out. “He’s trying, doing a lot of stuff to try to get back on the floor.”
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid (right knee) remains day-to-day. “Just waiting for the doctors to clear him.” He was a full participant in today’s practice.
November 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid (right knee) remains day-to-day. “Just waiting for the doctors to clear him.” He was a full participant in today’s practice.
Tyrese Maxey asked how his shoulder is doing: “Great.”
Says it “felt a little weird” during the game but isn’t worried about it right now.
Says it “felt a little weird” during the game but isn’t worried about it right now.
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Tyrese Maxey asked how his shoulder is doing: “Great.”
Says it “felt a little weird” during the game but isn’t worried about it right now.
Says it “felt a little weird” during the game but isn’t worried about it right now.
Officially taking questions for this week’s Sixers mailbag! Happy to answer anything and everything on your mind, from the roster to the rotation to trades to beat reporting and whatever else you’d like to read about. Fire away!
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Officially taking questions for this week’s Sixers mailbag! Happy to answer anything and everything on your mind, from the roster to the rotation to trades to beat reporting and whatever else you’d like to read about. Fire away!
New: 5 Sixers thoughts is live!
• Jared McCain on his best game in 11 months, next goals
• What enabled Trendon Watford to play his second-best game as a Sixer
• Dominick Barlow & Jabari Walker tag-teaming backup center
• Bob Marley steals the show
• more!
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
• Jared McCain on his best game in 11 months, next goals
• What enabled Trendon Watford to play his second-best game as a Sixer
• Dominick Barlow & Jabari Walker tag-teaming backup center
• Bob Marley steals the show
• more!
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
5 Sixers thoughts: Jared McCain surging, new backup center options emerging
Kicking off the week with a batch of notes and observations on all things Sixers, from Jared McCain's best game in nearly a year to various frontcourt depth options.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
New: 5 Sixers thoughts is live!
• Jared McCain on his best game in 11 months, next goals
• What enabled Trendon Watford to play his second-best game as a Sixer
• Dominick Barlow & Jabari Walker tag-teaming backup center
• Bob Marley steals the show
• more!
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
• Jared McCain on his best game in 11 months, next goals
• What enabled Trendon Watford to play his second-best game as a Sixer
• Dominick Barlow & Jabari Walker tag-teaming backup center
• Bob Marley steals the show
• more!
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
A nice and easy question from @ginamizell.bsky.social to Andre Drummond about his dog, Bob Marley, led to a sad revelation that Jared McCain’s dog recently passed away. Drummond was not aware.
“That’s sad, man. What a bummer, what the fuck?”
Hard-hitting reporting today:
“That’s sad, man. What a bummer, what the fuck?”
Hard-hitting reporting today:
November 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A nice and easy question from @ginamizell.bsky.social to Andre Drummond about his dog, Bob Marley, led to a sad revelation that Jared McCain’s dog recently passed away. Drummond was not aware.
“That’s sad, man. What a bummer, what the fuck?”
Hard-hitting reporting today:
“That’s sad, man. What a bummer, what the fuck?”
Hard-hitting reporting today:
Jared McCain is sharing the podium with Andre Drummond and Bob Marley. He feels this was “definitely” the best he’s felt in terms of mobility during the season and that he’s felt better with each game. Felt especially good about his burst/first step.
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Jared McCain is sharing the podium with Andre Drummond and Bob Marley. He feels this was “definitely” the best he’s felt in terms of mobility during the season and that he’s felt better with each game. Felt especially good about his burst/first step.
Nick Nurse says the Sixers wanted to match up George with Jaime Jacquez Jr. in the second half, but summoned George a bit earlier because Miami started the half on a run.
Also:
“I think he only had eight minutes left in the second half, too.”
Also:
“I think he only had eight minutes left in the second half, too.”
Dominick Barlow is starting the second half over Paul George, who is on the Sixers bench. Will provide any updates if they come.
November 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Nick Nurse says the Sixers wanted to match up George with Jaime Jacquez Jr. in the second half, but summoned George a bit earlier because Miami started the half on a run.
Also:
“I think he only had eight minutes left in the second half, too.”
Also:
“I think he only had eight minutes left in the second half, too.”
New: Focused on Jared McCain’s performance in today’s instant observations, because his strong showing was clearly the headliner for me in this one.
On McCain’s resurgent performance, plus notes on Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, VJ Edgecombe and more: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-he...
On McCain’s resurgent performance, plus notes on Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, VJ Edgecombe and more: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-he...
Instant observations: Jared McCain finally looks like himself again in Sixers' Sunday loss
The Sixers are 9-7 after finding themselves unable to complete a comeback on Sunday afternoon. Jared McCain's season-best outing was the highlight of the day.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
New: Focused on Jared McCain’s performance in today’s instant observations, because his strong showing was clearly the headliner for me in this one.
On McCain’s resurgent performance, plus notes on Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, VJ Edgecombe and more: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-he...
On McCain’s resurgent performance, plus notes on Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, VJ Edgecombe and more: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-he...
Jared McCain looked good and comfortable logging 26 minutes today, and there was not much to write home about otherwise. Story on McCain's resurgence and other notes coming.
November 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Jared McCain looked good and comfortable logging 26 minutes today, and there was not much to write home about otherwise. Story on McCain's resurgence and other notes coming.
Nick Nurse finally relenting here with the Sixers down 10. Tyrese Maxey out, now Hunter Sallis in.
November 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Nick Nurse finally relenting here with the Sixers down 10. Tyrese Maxey out, now Hunter Sallis in.