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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

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.

Nets big man Nic Claxton addresses ejection on opening night

Nic Claxton's new season got off to the worst possible start as the big man earned an early exit with a flagrant foul.

Anthony Davis open to changing his offensive approach

It sounds like JJ Redick wants to see a particular change from Davis, and the big man appears willing to oblige.

Bam Adebayo admits Heat's loss was 'embarrassing'

The Miami Heat have been on a downward spiral since making a run to the 2023 NBA Finals. The start of the 2024-25 season didn't provide much hope for a turnaround.

Tyrese Haliburton places blame on Steph Curry for poor shooting night

Tyrese Haliburton spent this summer with Team USA at the Paris Olympics. During practice sessions, he learned from some of the best players in the world, including Steph Curry. But it sounds like he won't be implementing everything he learned after a poor shooting night to open the season.

NBA teams 'monitoring' Giannis Antetokounmpo's commitment to Bucks

Multiple teams around the NBA reportedly have begun monitoring Giannis' position in Milwaukee, specifically his commitment to remaining with the franchise. 

Bulls can't risk fumbling Josh Giddey

The Bulls could not agree to a contract extension with Josh Giddey before Monday's deadline, but they can't afford to lose him in free agency next summer.

'The NBA needs to drug test them dudes': Josh Hart's postgame comments highlight Celtics' brilliance

The Boston Celtics dismantled the Knicks on Tuesday, which elicited a funny response from New York's Josh Hart.

Despite a hefty payroll, AEW lacks star talent

For all of the new faces that continue to walk through the door, very few are proving to be main-event talents.