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Adam Taylor

NBA Contributor

Adam Taylor is a sports journalist based out of the UK. Adam has been covering the NBA for nearly a decade with a core focus on the Boston Celtics. He currently holds bylines with Yardbarker, SB Nation and USA Today. He has previous stops with Heavy, Sportskeeda and Fansided, among others. He hosted the 'CelticsPod' podcast for five years, growing it into a leading podcast in Celtics coverage. He has also been associated with podcast networks such as BlueWire and SB Nation. Adam recently began building his independent coverage of the Celtics via his recently launched 'Celtics Chronicle' newsletter, podcast and YouTube channel. Adam holds exclusive interviews with multiple current and former NBA players, such as Gordon Hayward, Grant Williams, Sam Hauser, Kendrick Perkins and more. 

EXPERTISE:

NBA, Boston Celtics, WWE, AEW

Shaquille O'Neal is right about Jimmy Butler's fit with the Warriors

Golden State has been linked with a potential move for Butler.

Lakers are doing LeBron James a disservice

Rob Pelinka is making the correct choice for the Lakers. Unfortunately, the decision doesn't align with what's right for LeBron James.

LaMelo Ball is starting to embrace two-way play

As a 6-foot-7 guard with elite passing and scoring abilities, he has already become a fan favorite with the wider NBA audience.

Sixers closer to rebuilding than contending amid disaster season

As the season approaches its halfway point, the Philadelphia 76ers, with a 15-26 record, are outside the playoff picture.

Warriors must do some soul-searching after embarrassing loss vs. Celtics

If the Warriors are going to return to the upper echelon of the NBA, perhaps a film session is precisely what they need. 

Warriors still need to address lack of size

The Golden State Warriors continue to be short on size in the middle of the court.

Raptors hold the keys to a busy trade deadline

Regardless of which players move where, the Raptors have a pathway to earning some additional assets to help with their rebuild. If that means making another team stronger now, then so be it.

Former NBA champion could be on the move

He was redirected to the Raptors as part of the Pascal Siakam deal, primarily for salary matching. As such, he doesn't fit with the Raptors' long-term vision or within their short-term plan. 

The Acclaimed's fall from grace is proof of AEW's struggles to develop star talent

There was a time when The Acclaimed was one of the hottest tag teams in professional wrestling.

Brandon Ingram isn't in control of his own future

Ingram's future remains a point of speculation.

James Harden is quietly putting together a monster season

James Harden has been carrying a heavy workload over the first half of the 2024-25 NBA season and has responded in a big way.

Jimmy Butler's immediate future could still be away from Heat

Jimmy Butler is back with the Miami Heat. He played 33 minutes in the team's loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday and another 28 minutes against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Bucks can upgrade roster by trading this player

Milwaukee would need to find a trade that allows them to send out Pat Connaughton without receiving any salary in return.

Joel Embiid's latest setback is a hammer blow to 76ers

The Sixers' ability to secure postseason basketball is slipping away with each passing defeat.

Has Penta paved the way for AEW stars to jump ship?

Penta made his long-awaited debut on Monday's episode of WWE RAW.

The goodwill afforded to Zion Williamson is running out

Williamson is losing the goodwill many afforded him over recent years.

Steph Curry is showing some fight for the Warriors — on and off the court

Steph Curry sent a message to all the disgruntled fans on social media. 

Is it time for the Celtics to panic?

The Celtics haven't been performing up to standard and their struggles came to a head Wednesday in a 13-point loss to the rebuilding Raptors.

Jusuf Nurkic is the biggest loser from Suns' Nick Richards trade

The Phoenix Suns have acquired Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. The move leaves one member of the team in a significantly worse position.

Jon Moxley is spearheading AEW's evolution into more than just wrestling

Over the past two years, AEW has constructed arguably the most talented in-ring roster in professional wrestling history. Tony Khan has worked tirelessly to sign elite wrestlers to the promotion.

Nick Richards acquisition plugs some important gaps for Suns

The Phoenix Suns have acquired fifth-year big man Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news on Wednesday via X. As part of the deal, Charlotte will receive Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.

Draymond Green sheds light on Warriors' inactivity on the trade market

The Warriors have been trying to have their cake and eat it too, but it appears the organization's "two timeline" plan is becoming unsustainable.

Surprising Pistons continue to climb Eastern Conference standings

On Monday, the Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 124-119 to secure their 21st win of the season.

Penta's 'Raw' debut was worth the wait

Not only did Penta put on a spectacle during his debut match, but WWE also provided him with enough time to cut a promo after he'd secured his first win with the company. 

Former NBA guard doubles down on Jayson Tatum criticism

Brandon Jennings continues to take aim at Jayson Tatum.