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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

Jayson Tatum receives praise for his playstyle last season

In a recent article from Steve Bulpett of Heavy, an anonymous NBA coach praised Tatum's Celtics style of play.

Bucks are not guaranteed to contend next season

The Milwaukee Bucks will enter the new NBA season with a point to prove after being eliminated from the playoffs in the opening round for the second year running.

Knicks could regret OG Anunoby's $212 million contract

Tom Thibodeau's team went 26-6 with Anunoby in the lineup. However, he also missed 27 games due to injury.

Warriors star throws support behind team's fledgling young core

A new generation is emerging in the Bay Area, and that could keep the franchise near the top of the Western Conference.

LeBron James admits to 'losing focus' while practicing with Bronny

LeBron has been in the NBA long enough to know that Bronny faces an uphill battle for playing time.

Sixers are putting too much faith into Joel Embiid

There's no denying that Embiid is an exceptional talent. However, his reputation for fading during physical playoff series and being unreliable in terms of health make him the wrong type of player to trust when looking for future success.

12-year NBA veteran sends health warning to Victor Wembanyama

Last season, the French phenom proved all the hype surrounding his arrival in the NBA was justified.

Gordon Hayward backs Thunder to make a deep playoff push next season

Hayward spent the second half of the 2023-2024 season with the Thunder before announcing his retirement earlier this summer.

Ranking ESPN's top three candidates to replace Adrian Wojnarowski

On Wednesday, the veteran insider released one final "Woj Bomb," informing the world that he is retiring from his position. 

Longstanding AEW show could be axed

The show doesn't add anything to the promotion's offering and hasn't drawn an interested audience for over a year.

Tom Thibodeau discusses plan for replacing Isaiah Hartenstein

Losing Isaiah Hartenstein was a significant blow for the New York Knicks this summer. Their coach recently discussed his thoughts on replacing the big man.

Cap expert proposes trade to finally end Bulls' Zach LaVine saga

The two-time All-Star has reportedly been available for trade for over a season.

Analyst makes surprising pick for 2024-25 NBA MVP

There are plenty of elite, established stars who will be vying for the MVP award this season. But one NBA analyst believes they will all be outdone.

AEW closing in on significant rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery

Despite declining attendance and shrinking viewership on television, Tony Khan's product still regularly competes for a top spot during its time slot.

Jade Cargill reveals 'brutal' aspect of working for WWE

Jade Cargill signed with the WWE in September 2023 and recently discussed one aspect of working for the company that has proven difficult.

Matt Hardy questions AEW's recent violence

AEW hit the headlines when Jon Moxley attempted to suffocate Bryan Danielson with a plastic bag at their All Out pay-per-view. Hardy became the latest member of the wrestling community to question the display.

Three questions facing Washington Wizards ahead of 2024-25 season

Here, we have the Washington Wizards, who are still in the early stages of a total rebuild and dealing with a muddled roster including No. 2 pick Alex Sarr.

Three questions facing Chicago Bulls ahead of 2024-25 season

Here we have the Chicago Bulls, who began their long-awaited rebuilding process earlier this summer when they shipped Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder and lost DeMar DeRozan in free agency.

Three questions facing Detroit Pistons ahead of 2024-25 season

The Pistons have spent the summer retooling their roster in the hopes of getting their faltering rebuild back on track. 

Three questions facing Charlotte Hornets ahead of 2024-25 season

The new NBA season is right around the corner. To help get ready for the 2024-25 NBA season, we're looking at three questions each NBA team could face next season. Here, we have the Charlotte Hornets, who enter the new season with a new ownership group and coaching staff. 

Three questions facing Brooklyn Nets ahead of 2024-25 season

The new NBA season is right around the corner. To help get ready for the 2024-25 NBA season, we're looking at three questions each NBA team could face next season. Here, we have the Brooklyn Nets, who went deeper into a rebuild when they chose to trade Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks at the start of the offseason. 

Cavaliers agree to three-year deal with core defensive talent

The Cleveland Cavaliers have spent the summer locking down their current rotation.

Lakers make first free-agent signing of the summer

He missed the 2023-24 campaign due to a blood-clot issue that made him ineligible until cleared. As such, he missed his sophomore season after impressing as a rookie for the Toronto Raptors.

Celtics' skyrocketing payroll a catalyst for team being put up for sale

This type of consistency comes at a cost in the NBA, and it can quickly change a franchise's financial outlook.

New name emerges for Lakers in their search for a big man

Could this young big man bolster the Lakers' frontcourt?