Adam Aaronson
@adamaaronson.bsky.social
Sixers beat writer for @phillyvoice.com
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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-...
Jared McCain getting ready to suit up for the Delaware Blue Coats…
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Jared McCain getting ready to suit up for the Delaware Blue Coats…
At the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, where Sixers guard Jared McCain is on assignment in the NBA G League. Coverage of all things McCain here tonight!
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
At the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, where Sixers guard Jared McCain is on assignment in the NBA G League. Coverage of all things McCain here tonight!
The latest on who is in and who is out for the Sixers tomorrow night in NBA Cup Group Play action in Detroit, including a surprise appearance on the injury report for VJ Edgecombe: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Pistons on Friday, Dominick Barlow set to return after nine missed games
The Sixers are headed to Detroit for a rematch against the Pistons in what will also serve as NBA Cup Group Play action. Who will be available?
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November 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The latest on who is in and who is out for the Sixers tomorrow night in NBA Cup Group Play action in Detroit, including a surprise appearance on the injury report for VJ Edgecombe: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game @ DET:
Joel Embiid - right knee — OUT
Paul George — left knee — OUT
VJ Edgecombe — back spasm — QUESTIONABLE
Jared McCain — G League — OUT
Hunter Sallis — two-way — QUESTIONABLE
Dominick Barlow (elbow) not listed after missing nine games.
Joel Embiid - right knee — OUT
Paul George — left knee — OUT
VJ Edgecombe — back spasm — QUESTIONABLE
Jared McCain — G League — OUT
Hunter Sallis — two-way — QUESTIONABLE
Dominick Barlow (elbow) not listed after missing nine games.
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game @ DET:
Joel Embiid - right knee — OUT
Paul George — left knee — OUT
VJ Edgecombe — back spasm — QUESTIONABLE
Jared McCain — G League — OUT
Hunter Sallis — two-way — QUESTIONABLE
Dominick Barlow (elbow) not listed after missing nine games.
Joel Embiid - right knee — OUT
Paul George — left knee — OUT
VJ Edgecombe — back spasm — QUESTIONABLE
Jared McCain — G League — OUT
Hunter Sallis — two-way — QUESTIONABLE
Dominick Barlow (elbow) not listed after missing nine games.
Magic back in Philly in 12 days for NBA Cup Group Play action.
! Paolo Banchero PF ORL - Injured - (left groin strain) An MRI confirmed a left groin strain, he's out Friday, and will evaluated daily moving forward.
November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Magic back in Philly in 12 days for NBA Cup Group Play action.
The latest example of Jared McCain’s life as a social media influencer.
Bluesky has reached Prospect-Assigned-to-G-League levels of resonance. That's when you know you've hit with the NBA hardcores. #NBASky
bluesky has the juice
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The latest example of Jared McCain’s life as a social media influencer.
Reposted by Adam Aaronson
One of my favorite stories from last year's disaster is the journey that Justin Edwards' mom, Ebony Twiggs, took from University City to Cheyney to Portugal.
She's earned her strictness (via a special bond with her son)
www.delcotimes.com/2025/05/26/h...
She's earned her strictness (via a special bond with her son)
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November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
One of my favorite stories from last year's disaster is the journey that Justin Edwards' mom, Ebony Twiggs, took from University City to Cheyney to Portugal.
She's earned her strictness (via a special bond with her son)
www.delcotimes.com/2025/05/26/h...
She's earned her strictness (via a special bond with her son)
www.delcotimes.com/2025/05/26/h...
A big prize will be given to the first person who can figure out what song is playing in the first second of this video that I forgot to crop out of the clip
Here’s me + @ginamizell.bsky.social asking Tyrese Maxey about advice he’s given VJ Edgecombe about getting used to the NBA grind (“he’ll be alright, he has us”) and Jared McCain about keeping his head on straight during his struggles acclimating with a knee brace (“don’t think, hoop”).
Full audio:
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November 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A big prize will be given to the first person who can figure out what song is playing in the first second of this video that I forgot to crop out of the clip
Justin Edwards has enjoyed his mom’s quote from Tuesday night going semi-viral, but was surprised by people reacting to her being “strict.”
“My mom plays 24/7,” Edwards said. “She’s like me, but worse.”
“My mom plays 24/7,” Edwards said. “She’s like me, but worse.”
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Justin Edwards has enjoyed his mom’s quote from Tuesday night going semi-viral, but was surprised by people reacting to her being “strict.”
“My mom plays 24/7,” Edwards said. “She’s like me, but worse.”
“My mom plays 24/7,” Edwards said. “She’s like me, but worse.”
Justin Edwards and the beat reporters here always greet each other with “we meet again” as Edwards approaches the microphones for a media availability.
Today, Edwards said:
“We meet again, don’t we? Without my mom this time.”
Today, Edwards said:
“We meet again, don’t we? Without my mom this time.”
New: Before he hit eight straight shots to lead the Sixers past the Celtics, Justin Edwards did something just as improbable:
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Justin Edwards stays ready after struggles, and 'the work shows' for hometown hero in Sixers' win vs. Celtics
Through 10 games, Justin Edwards' second NBA season had been a nightmare. On Tuesday night, he had a dream-like effort to lift the Sixers over the Celtics.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Justin Edwards and the beat reporters here always greet each other with “we meet again” as Edwards approaches the microphones for a media availability.
Today, Edwards said:
“We meet again, don’t we? Without my mom this time.”
Today, Edwards said:
“We meet again, don’t we? Without my mom this time.”
New: Jared McCain's assignment to the NBA G League should not be viewed as a demotion. It is more like a rehabilitation assignment in baseball.
The latest on McCain, including his expected schedule in Delaware:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
The latest on McCain, including his expected schedule in Delaware:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Sixers assign Jared McCain to Delaware Blue Coats
Jared McCain's assignment to the NBA G League should not be viewed as a demotion. It is more like a rehabilitation assignment in baseball.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
New: Jared McCain's assignment to the NBA G League should not be viewed as a demotion. It is more like a rehabilitation assignment in baseball.
The latest on McCain, including his expected schedule in Delaware:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
The latest on McCain, including his expected schedule in Delaware:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Asked Nick Nurse: “Is there anything new on Dominick Barlow?”
Nurse: “Yes. He’s back.”
Nurse: “Yes. He’s back.”
November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Asked Nick Nurse: “Is there anything new on Dominick Barlow?”
Nurse: “Yes. He’s back.”
Nurse: “Yes. He’s back.”
The latest on Joel Embiid and Paul George: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Paul George out for Sixers-Pistons Friday, Joel Embiid remains uncertain
Paul George has yet to play for the Sixers in 2025-26, while Joel Embiid just missed a game for a reason other than the management of his left knee for the first time.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The latest on Joel Embiid and Paul George: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Sixers say no new updates on Joel Embiid or Paul George from what we heard Tuesday. George will be out tomorrow @ Detroit, no game status for Embiid yet.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Sixers say no new updates on Joel Embiid or Paul George from what we heard Tuesday. George will be out tomorrow @ Detroit, no game status for Embiid yet.
Jared McCain is expected to play with the Delaware Blue Coats tonight and on Saturday so he can get minutes and continue acclimating. McCain has acknowledged the difficulties of playing with his bulky left knee brace. He'll still have a minutes restriction, but longer stints.
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Jared McCain is expected to play with the Delaware Blue Coats tonight and on Saturday so he can get minutes and continue acclimating. McCain has acknowledged the difficulties of playing with his bulky left knee brace. He'll still have a minutes restriction, but longer stints.
Jared McCain has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats, per Sixers.
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Jared McCain has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats, per Sixers.
New: Previewing the week ahead for the Sixers!
- A must-win NBA Cup game against Detroit, with Tyrese Maxey eager to make up for Sunday's loss
- Will Paul George be available for a revenge game against the Clippers?
- An Eastern Conference back-to-back
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
- A must-win NBA Cup game against Detroit, with Tyrese Maxey eager to make up for Sunday's loss
- Will Paul George be available for a revenge game against the Clippers?
- An Eastern Conference back-to-back
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Sixers weekly preview: A rematch with Cade Cunningham's Pistons; will Paul George return in time for revenge game?
The Sixers have two rematches of recent games this week, plus a pair of battles against teams they have not yet faced in 2025-26.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New: Previewing the week ahead for the Sixers!
- A must-win NBA Cup game against Detroit, with Tyrese Maxey eager to make up for Sunday's loss
- Will Paul George be available for a revenge game against the Clippers?
- An Eastern Conference back-to-back
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
- A must-win NBA Cup game against Detroit, with Tyrese Maxey eager to make up for Sunday's loss
- Will Paul George be available for a revenge game against the Clippers?
- An Eastern Conference back-to-back
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
When the Sixers take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday, it will be their 12th game of the 2025-26 season – all against teams in the Eastern Conference. When they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, it will be their first game against a Western Conference team all season.
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
When the Sixers take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday, it will be their 12th game of the 2025-26 season – all against teams in the Eastern Conference. When they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, it will be their first game against a Western Conference team all season.
Here’s me + @ginamizell.bsky.social asking Tyrese Maxey about advice he’s given VJ Edgecombe about getting used to the NBA grind (“he’ll be alright, he has us”) and Jared McCain about keeping his head on straight during his struggles acclimating with a knee brace (“don’t think, hoop”).
Full audio:
Full audio:
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here’s me + @ginamizell.bsky.social asking Tyrese Maxey about advice he’s given VJ Edgecombe about getting used to the NBA grind (“he’ll be alright, he has us”) and Jared McCain about keeping his head on straight during his struggles acclimating with a knee brace (“don’t think, hoop”).
Full audio:
Full audio:
Reposted by Adam Aaronson
New: Before he hit eight straight shots to lead the Sixers past the Celtics, Justin Edwards did something just as improbable:
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Justin Edwards stays ready after struggles, and 'the work shows' for hometown hero in Sixers' win vs. Celtics
Through 10 games, Justin Edwards' second NBA season had been a nightmare. On Tuesday night, he had a dream-like effort to lift the Sixers over the Celtics.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New: Before he hit eight straight shots to lead the Sixers past the Celtics, Justin Edwards did something just as improbable:
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
During one of the first practices of the season, Justin Edwards sat down. He was struggling. Then his head coach walked over.
"I'm not worried about you," Nick Nurse said. "And you shouldn't be worried about yourself, because it's all going to work out."
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
"I'm not worried about you," Nick Nurse said. "And you shouldn't be worried about yourself, because it's all going to work out."
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Justin Edwards stays ready after struggles, and 'the work shows' for hometown hero in Sixers' win vs. Celtics
Through 10 games, Justin Edwards' second NBA season had been a nightmare. On Tuesday night, he had a dream-like effort to lift the Sixers over the Celtics.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
During one of the first practices of the season, Justin Edwards sat down. He was struggling. Then his head coach walked over.
"I'm not worried about you," Nick Nurse said. "And you shouldn't be worried about yourself, because it's all going to work out."
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
"I'm not worried about you," Nick Nurse said. "And you shouldn't be worried about yourself, because it's all going to work out."
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
New: Inside this week's Sixers power ranking roundup... Tyrese Maxey is drawing Allen Iverson comparisons, Joel Embiid and Paul George questions linger, and VJ Edgecombe is earning his chances to catch up on sleep. www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Sixers power ranking roundup: Tyrese Maxey looks like a superstar, but other questions loom
How do our friends in the national media feel about 7-4 Sixers?
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November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New: Inside this week's Sixers power ranking roundup... Tyrese Maxey is drawing Allen Iverson comparisons, Joel Embiid and Paul George questions linger, and VJ Edgecombe is earning his chances to catch up on sleep. www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
New: Before he hit eight straight shots to lead the Sixers past the Celtics, Justin Edwards did something just as improbable:
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Justin Edwards stays ready after struggles, and 'the work shows' for hometown hero in Sixers' win vs. Celtics
Through 10 games, Justin Edwards' second NBA season had been a nightmare. On Tuesday night, he had a dream-like effort to lift the Sixers over the Celtics.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New: Before he hit eight straight shots to lead the Sixers past the Celtics, Justin Edwards did something just as improbable:
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
He beat Tyrese Maxey to the gym.
On Edwards’ career night, why Nick Nurse loves him so much & the talk Edwards remembers amid struggles: www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Story on Justin Edwards for tomorrow morning has been filed. I hope you’ll read it!
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Story on Justin Edwards for tomorrow morning has been filed. I hope you’ll read it!
The latest on Paul George and Joel Embiid... www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Paul George to be re-evaluated later this week, Joel Embiid day-to-day; both stars uncertain for Sixers-Pistons on Friday
The Sixers provided multiple updates on injured stars after their thrilling win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The latest on Paul George and Joel Embiid... www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...