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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

It took a month, but Celtics are finally getting credit they deserve

The media consistently questioned the Celtics' run to a championship.

Jordan Clarkson needs a fresh start away from the Jazz

Jordan Clarkson might be the perfect reclamation project for a team looking for a scoring punch.

Reed Sheppard should hit the ground running for Rockets

Reed Sheppard was selected to the All-Summer League First Team for his exceptional performances in Las Vegas and will look to carry that success over to his rookie season.

Eric Bischoff's latest rant on AEW is off base

The former senior vice president of WCW and executive producer of TNA has been consistent in his criticism of Tony Khan's company this year. 

Warriors should still have championship aspirations with Stephen Curry on the roster

As long as Curry can keep hitting shots at an above-average clip, the Warriors will have an elite offensive weapon at their disposal.

Celtics' roster flexibility is key to a potential dynasty

The Celtics have seven players under a long-term contract.

Rikishi could talk Jey Uso into trouble with WWE

Unfortunately for WWE fans, Uso has rarely been given a fair shot at a major singles title.

Bryan Danielson expected to remain with AEW after his soft retirement

In his prime, he was a major draw for WWE and was seen as a coup for AEW when he jumped between promotions.

Will Ospreay is shouldering the burden of being dubbed 'best in the world'

Since joining AEW earlier this year, Ospreay has rapidly emerged as one of the faces of the company.

MJF credits himself for AEW's recent surge

MJF's comments come after an exceptional hourlong match against Will Ospreay at Dynamite 250 on July 17. MJF won the international championship courtesy of the Dynamite diamond ring, getting the three count with two seconds remaining on the clock. 

Darby Allin reveals rising standards within AEW

With so much elite talent coming through the doors, AEW's standards had no choice but to rise.

AEW can't fumble Bobby Lashley if he makes jump from WWE

AEW doesn't have an excellent track record with powerhouse talents. While WWE does a fantastic job of showcasing powerful athletes such as Brock Lesnar and Batista, AEW has often fallen short with their booking decisions being the primary issue.

Casemiro represents mistakes of the past for Manchester United

Casemiro is still an elite talent. Even entering his age-32 season, he's capable of impacting games at the highest level. However, United is moving in a different direction.

Aston Villa's top transfer target would be a major coup

Over the past 18 months, he has been loaned out to Chelsea and Barcelona. While his tenure with Barca certainly reminded everyone of his natural talent and star-level potential, he didn't do enough to convince Madrid he's worth keeping around. 

A potential PSG move could be the fresh start Jadon Sancho needs

Could a move to the French club be the best outcome for Sancho and Manchester United?

Knicks should throw struggling center a lifeline

According to an NBA executive who spoke with Heavy Sports' Sean Deveney under the condition of anonymity, Omer Yurtseven could be the answer to the Knicks' search for an Isaiah Hartenstein replacement.

The Warriors are making the right choice with Brandin Podziemski

The Golden State Warriors still want a star, but not at the expense of Brandin Podziemski.

Tyler Kolek has earned his spot in the Knicks rotation

Since joining New York, Kolek has been making a solid impression. His impressive displays in the Las Vegas Summer League have seen his stock rise further. 

Celtics make another big call with Sam Hauser's contract extension

Hauser has worked himself up from a two-way contract into being a key part of a championship rotation. 

Top three free-agent landing spots for Gordon Hayward

Veteran forward Gordon Hayward remains a free agent, but he makes sense for a number of teams.

Grizzlies' recent move should see elite sharpshooter return on fresh contract

On Friday, the Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets agreed to a trade that sent Ziaire Williams to Brooklyn, with Mamadi Diakite coming to Memphis. That deal saved the Grizzlies just under $4M in cap space. 

WWE Hall of Famer praises AEW star following exceptional match on Dynamite 250

Former WWE star Bubba Ray Dudley heaped praise on MJF's showing and his crowd work throughout the match.

Grant Williams has rapidly rebuilt his value with the Hornets

Grant Williams' short-lived tenure with the Dallas Mavericks was a disaster.  The fourth-year forward joined the team after four seasons with the Boston Celtics, where he established himself as one of the best young three-and-D forwards in the NBA.  But Williams' fit with Dallas was clunky.

Celtics have tough decision to make on Sam Hauser's future

Boston is a second-apron luxury tax team and is on course to pay the repeater tax, so an extension for Hauser is more complicated than meets the eye.

10 first impressions from NBA Summer League

Here's an assessment of Bronny James and nine other players from the opening week of games.