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Adam Taylor

Adam Taylor has nearly a decade's experience in covering the NBA. Currently, Adam holds positions at SB Nation and Heavy, both covering the Boston Celtics; he's also part of the BlueWire podcast network and can occasionally be found doing live streams for Bleacher Report.

Celtics HC asked for Kristaps Porzingis update before Game 1 vs. Cavs

The Celtics open their second-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Porzingis will not be available for Game 1.

Former All-Star shares concerns of potential Knicks burnout

Head coach Tom Thibodeau continues to operate with a shortened rotation, playing just seven players heavy minutes.

Lakers 'low-ball' offers could cost them top coaching candidates

Pelinka may have to dig a little deeper into the Lakers' pockets if they want to hire a proven winner.

Max Caster wants AEW to stop hiring free agents

Max Caster has strong opinions about AEW's hiring of free agents.

Seven-time All-Star backs Mavericks to make conference finals

The Mavericks will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Former Sixth Man of the Year questions JJ Redick's coaching credentials

Former Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams doesn't believe JJ Redick has the experience or the cache to command the Lakers locker room.

Report: 10-time All-Star 'wants to re-sign' with Clippers

The playmaker is entering unrestricted free agency this summer. The veteran ball-handler, who will turn 35 next season, will undoubtedly have multiple offers on the table.

Clippers brass hopeful to retain star swingman

When addressing the media on Monday, Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank was asked about the future of this impact two-way player.

Kendrick Perkins 'wishes' LeBron James would make drastic career decision

Despite a disappointing end, James just completed another stellar season. Perkins shared his thoughts on what James' next move should be.

Magic, Klay Thompson reportedly have 'mutual interest'

Klay Thompson's future with the Golden State Warriors is far from certain, and there reportedly is mutual interest between him and another team.

Clippers could see nine-time All-Star jump ship this summer

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook will have to weigh a number of factors when it comes to potential summer free agency.

Draymond Green doubles down on Knicks' inability to win a championship

Despite Brunson's elite level of play and the Knicks' impressive defense, Draymond Green still doesn't believe they are true contenders.

Heat may be cooling on Jimmy Butler's long-term future

Butler could be suiting up for a new team sooner rather than later. 

How trading Kevin Durant could actually help Phoenix Suns

Trading Kevin Durant could be the Suns' best chance at easing its mounting pressure.

Nuggets may miss this player as postseason run continues

The Nuggets might wish this player had stuck around as they get deeper into their playoff run.

Darvin Ham could make swift return to coaching an NBA team

It would appear that Ham has admirers around the league.

Lakers' chances of landing Tyronn Lue not considered 'realistic'

The Los Angeles Lakers need a new head coach, but swiping Tyronn Lue from their local rival probably isn't going to be an option.

Sixers could reunite with All-Star forward during the offseason

Could the Philadelphia 76ers reunite with old friend Jimmy Butler this summer?

Insider provides timeline for 'likely' firing of Darvin Ham

Darvin Ham is likely to be fired by the Los Angeles Lakers, and one insider provided a potential timeline for that expected outcome.

NBA insider credits Celtics' dominance to one unlikely player

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is flourishing alongside stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Ranking LeBron James' NBA head coaches, from worst to best

James — who has a reputation for being hard on head coaches — has averaged a new HC every 2.6 seasons.

LeBron James 'could push' to reunite with former head coach

Current Lakers head coach Darvin Ham's future with the team is far from secure.

Heat head coach anoints Celtics as best team in NBA

The Boston Celtics eliminated the Miami Heat on Wednesday and Miami's coach is giving the Celtics full credit.

Celtics provide updated timeline on Kristaps Porzingis injury

The Boston Celtics will be treading water with Al Horford until Kristaps Porzingis is healthy enough to return to action.

Celtics avoid disaster after Kristaps Porzingis injury scare

The Celtics got an encouraging update on Porzingis' injury and now have a chance to minimize its impact even further.