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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

Tyus Jones chose to unlock Suns star trio instead of chasing bigger payday

Despite being the top point guard on the free-agent market this summer, Jones opted to team up with Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker in the Valley of the Sun.

Matt Hardy's take on 'The Hurt Syndicate' is spot on

According to Hardy, "The Hurt Syndicate" could play a pivotal role within AEW programming moving forward.

AEW EVPs scheduled for significant absence

The duo is expected to be away from AEW programming for the foreseeable future.

Mercedes Mone feels no pressure as a two-promotion champion

Mercedes Mone claimed she feels no pressure despite having two separate rosters aiming to take her spot at the top of each division.

Mercedes Mone reveals why Japan rapidly improves wrestlers

Mercedes Mone shared why she thinks wrestlers who spend time in Japan experience rapid improvements to their craft.

AEW's Mercedes Mone backs Celtics to win back-to-back championships

Mone is confident the Celtics will repeat as NBA champions.

Suns have one option this season: 'They gotta win'

The Suns have all the talent necessary to reach their goals.

Bucks lost 'a piece' of themselves when they traded Jrue Holiday

The biggest issue with the Bucks' current roster is the lack of a defensive identity.

Bulls' Lonzo Ball is already back on the shelf

Such a quick injury after returning to the court will likely raise some red flags within the front office.

Anthony Edwards details 'immature stuff' that's costing the Timberwolves on defense

The Timberwolves are struggling to contain opposing teams in the open court to begin the new NBA season.

'Pretty unstoppable' Paolo Banchero draws praise from 17-year NBA vet

Paolo Banchero produced a breathtaking 50-point performance for the Orlando Magic on Monday, and people around the NBA are noticing the uptick in his game.

Russell Westbrook snaps slump in win over Nets

Russell Westbrook endured a brutal start to his tenure with the Denver Nuggets, but finally got on the right track Tuesday against the Nets.

Celtics 'are targeting' a December return for injured star

Kristaps Porzingis is currently sidelined due to injury. He underwent surgery this summer and isn't expected to be part of the Boston Celtics' rotation for the opening months of the new NBA season.

Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson poses key question for Knicks' new system

After surrendering a 13-point third-quarter lead, the Knicks lost to the Cavaliers on Monday. Tom Thibodeau's team has now dropped two of their first three games of the season, while Kenny Atkinson's Cavaliers roster are undefeated with four wins in four games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't see a big gap between Bucks and Celtics

On Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks lost their third game of the season, falling to the Boston Celtics 119-108, and those two teams have gotten off to opposite starts this season while seemingly going different directions over the past few seasons. But Antetokounmpo doesn't think his team is too far behind the reigning champions.

Bucks' Doc Rivers praises unlikely Celtics player

The Bucks became the latest victim of the Celtics' undefeated start to the season on Monday.

Major spoiler reveals new match added to WWE Crown Jewel

According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, who attended the Nov. 1 "SmackDown!" tapings, a new match has been added to the Crown Jewel card.

Nikola Jokic refuses to duck blame after Nuggets' 0-2 start

The Denver Nuggets have stuttered out of the gates to begin the new NBA season.

Lakers guard set for bounce-back year under JJ Redick

Gabe Vincent has been an important part of JJ Redick's bench rotation since the beginning of the season.

Damian Lillard doesn't hold back after Bucks' shocking loss to Bulls

Damian Lillard was blunt in his assessment of where things had gone wrong.

Nets HC issues challenge to Ben Simmons

Since sitting out the 2021-22 season, Simmons has been a shadow of the player who dominated on both sides of the floor. 

Buddy Hield is already making history with the Warriors

Hield is proving to be the perfect replacement for Thompson.

Kevin Durant pinpoints reasons for Suns' loss to Lakers

When speaking to the media after the game, Kevin Durant pinpointed two reasons why his team let go of the rope.

Anthony Davis is reaping the rewards of JJ Redick's new system

The results have been highly encouraging over Davis' first two games as the primary option within Redick's system.

Austin Reaves is becoming an early favorite for JJ Redick

The fourth-year guard is thriving under his new head coach.