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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

Knicks have star they've been searching for in Karl-Anthony Towns

Since Carmelo Anthony's days, the New York Knicks have been searching for a star name.

Kyle Fletcher could become the top heel AEW sorely needs

Every wrestling company needs a natural heel. Someone who is easy to dislike and plays the role with a high degree of realism. The more you can make the fans dislike you, the better it is for business.  AEW has been searching for that natural heel.

AEW should reunite classic team to boost tag division

During the early years of AEW, Tony Khan heavily emphasized the value of tag team wrestling. There were countless tag matches across Dynamite and Rampage.

The Nuggets are finally ready to make moves, albeit a year too late

Since winning the NBA championship in 2023, the Denver Nuggets have failed to account for the departure of key role players, and it's starting to catch up with them. It appears they're finally ready to address the holes left by those departures.

Why Brandon Ingram's link to Western Conference contender makes sense

Brandon Ingram's future could become a significant storyline before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. He's been linked to one Western Conference contender, and the move makes a lot of sense.

Doc Rivers is right, the NBA Cup is a success

In just two seasons, the NBA Cup has quickly become a staple of the NBA season.

Dennis Schroder could force Warriors to change approach

Steve Kerr's Warriors are playing a unique brand of basketball this season.

Bobby Portis could be casualty of Bucks' slow start

Bobby Portis could emerge as Milwaukee's primary trade chip.

The Continental Classic brings out the best in AEW

It's designed to showcase the in-ring talent on the roster while incentivizing high-level matches.

Matt Cardona deserves a shot with AEW

If Tony Khan can position Cardona as a genuinely important member of the roster, it could be the perfect match.

The Bulls have legitimate reasons to 'aggressively shop' veteran talents

Over the past 12 months, the Chicago Bulls have been struggling to kickstart their rebuild. Overinflated contracts, injuries and aging veterans have made it difficult for the franchise to locate willing trade partners.

Are the Pelicans open to a complete rebuild?

Nothing has gone right for the New Orleans Pelicans in recent years.

Report: Warriors 'weighed' bigger trade with Nets

The Warriors reportedly considered a bigger deal with Brooklyn than the one they recently struck.

Adding Dennis Schroder doesn't impact Warriors' pursuit of Jimmy Butler

On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets struck a deal to send Dennis Schroder to the Bay Area. The move benefited both teams. 

Jimmy Butler's future continues to project away from Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler's future has become the hottest topic in the NBA.

Michael Porter Jr. could suffer for Nuggets' hesitancy in trade market

When looking at Porter Jr's contract, it's a shining example of the poor cap management the Nuggets front office has displayed in recent years.

Bulls' asking price for two-time All-Star might be too high

If the Bulls would decide to lower their asking price, they will likely have no shortage of interested trade partners. 

AEW needs to embrace change as viewership continues to tumble

AEW has run its "Winter is Coming" edition of Dynamite for the past four years. Its debut run was in 2020, when the episode drew 913,000 live viewers, beating WWE's NXT in the process. Yet, fast-forward to the present day, with the fourth edition of the show airing on Thursday, the data tells a worrisome story. 

Heat need to do more than just a Jimmy Butler trade

During a recent episode of "The Bill Simmons Podcast," the veteran analyst shared his thoughts on Miami's situation. He noted that trading Butler is not a fix-all but the first step on a bigger journey. 

Kristaps Porzingis' confidence should have the rest of the NBA running scared

The real Porzingis is about to stand up, and when he does, the majority of the league will be watching with a nervous energy.

Shams Charania, Bernie Lee standoff proves everything is smoke and mirrors

While we will never know the truth, the situation has shed fresh light on the world of insider reporting.

Karl-Anthony Towns earns Knicks legend's stamp of approval

On a recent episode of Carmelo Anthony's podcast, the former All-Star praised Karl-Anthony Towns' quick adaptation to his new surroundings.

Tyrese Haliburton is learning to survive as a star in the NBA

A growing reputation comes with increased attention from opposing defenses.

Jimmy Butler could be the Nuggets' missing piece

Butler is the sort of high-level veteran the Nuggets need to re-establish themselves as genuine championship contenders.