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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. 

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NBA, Boston Celtics, WWE, AEW

Julius Randle is underappreciated in New York

In his five years with the team, he is averaging 22.6 points, 9.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists while shooting 50.4 percent from two-point range and 33.8 percent from the beyond the arc

Nikola Vucevic would give Knicks big-man shooter they need

Could the New York Knicks be just one piece away from truly giving the Boston Celtics a postseason scare?

Kris Dunn is smart business for the Clippers

The Clippers have spent the opening weeks of the offseason re-tooling their roster, and they continued that effort with a shrewd move on Thursday.

Russell Westbrook nearing ideal landing spot with Western title contender

Should Russell Westbrook land with the Denver Nuggets as expected, it will be a fascinating experiment in meshing a title-contending concept of team basketball with a fiercely individual talent.

Ranking the best players in men's Olympic basketball tournament

Here's a ranking (in inverse order) of the best players — all NBA stars — expected to play in the Olympics.

The Hornets' changes have started with a new mentality

The Charlotte Hornets are working through a series of sweeping changes.

Thunder's recent growth helped lure impressive big man away from New York

The big man impressed during his tenure with the Knicks. He entered the offseason as the hottest free-agent center on the market. 

John Wall could still play at the NBA level

Wall hasn't played in the NBA since Jan. 13, 2023.

Adding Gary Trent Jr. should change how we look at Bucks' offseason

The front office has taken an intelligent approach to the offseason by adding high-quality veterans on low-cost deals. 

Clippers should trade Kawhi Leonard after losing Paul George

Leonard has struggled with his health throughout his tenure with the Clippers.

It's time to put a title on Jey Uso

It's clear that Uso has earned his chance to hold a singles championship.

Bulls' Zach LaVine saga needs to end

The Bulls have reportedly been shopping LaVine since January.

Lakers' patient approach could backfire

The longer the Lakers wait to make a move, the deeper hole they will have dug for themselves.

Report: Mikal Bridges expected to follow Jalen Brunson's lead in contract negotiations

Per a report, Bridges is expected to follow Brunson's lead when it's time for him to negotiate his own extension.

Russell Westbrook's time with the Clippers is drawing to a close

It sounds like one way or another Westbrook will find himself in a new uniform for 2024-25.

Jazz are pricing themselves out of a Lauri Markkanen trade

Markkanen is drawing considerable trade interest, with one Western Conference team showing particular interest, but the initial price set by the Jazz is prohibitive to say the least.

Is Josh Giddey acquisition the end for Lonzo Ball in Chicago?

Does the acquisition of Giddey signal the Bulls are prepared to move on from Ball?

Is Klay Thompson the missing piece for the Mavericks?

The Mavs made an offseason splash after coming up short in the NBA Finals. Is it the move that will put them over the top?

Darius Garland ends rumors surrounding a potential trade

The Cavaliers' backcourt pairing of Garland and Donovan Mitchell hasn't always looked like a good fit.

Celtics must find a role for this intriguing young guard

The Boston Celtics would be wise to develop intriguing guard prospect Jaden Springer in earnest.

Nets are right to double-down on homegrown talent Nic Claxton

Since entering the NBA, Claxton has emerged as an exciting rim-runner with the athleticism to grow into one of the best shot-blocking bigs in the league.

Jonathan Kuminga will be the next big Warriors star

The Golden State Warriors hope to see big things from forward Jonathan Kuminga this coming season.

Trail Blazers should accept that Jerami Grant isn't part of their rebuild efforts

Grant is a reliable three-level scorer who is being wasted on the rebuilding Blazers.

This top free-agent guard would add necessary depth for Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers would be wise to try to bring in free-agent guard Tyus Jones.

Eric Bischoff pinpoints AEW's biggest flaw

In the latest episode of "Wise Choices," Bischoff took aim at AEW's dwindling attendance numbers and TV ratings.