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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 poised to lose impressive big man in free agency?

Isaiah Hartenstein was an integral part of the New York Knicks' run in the NBA playoffs.

Jimmy Butler would revolutionize an aging Warriors roster

Jimmy Butler has two years remaining on his $146 million deal. He will earn $48.7 million next season. The Miami Heat could look to move on from Butler in an attempt to clear some cap space and begin re-tooling their roster around Bam Adebayo.

Trading Andrew Wiggins would be a logical move for Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be active during the upcoming offseason. Their current roster failed to make the playoffs. The front office will undoubtedly want to maximize the final few years of Stephen Curry's career. 

AEW must avoid the lure of expanding Dynamite to three hours

It would also be wise for AEW to get its other shows trending in the right direction before adding more TV time.

Donovan Mitchell's influence on Cavaliers listed among 'most powerful' in the NBA

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Mitchell's situation in Cleveland has seen him become one of the most powerful stars in the NBA.

NBA insider 'pretty positive' JJ Redick will be the Lakers' next head coach

His competition for the role weakened on Wednesday as Ty Lue agreed to a multiyear extension with the L.A. Clippers. 

Lakers' dream head-coaching candidate is officially off the board

With the championship-winning head coach now off the board, Rob Pelinka and the front office can focus on the other names on their shortlist. 

Clippers 'determined' to keep these two star free agents

The Los Angeles Clippers have forced themselves into a corner with their team build and that might mean shelling out big money to players who are far closer to their retirements than their primes.

AEW sustains another major injury blow after Double or Nothing

AEW star Adam Copeland will be sidelined by a tibia fracture for the foreseeable future.

Tyrese Haliburton expects to be ready to compete in Olympics

Tyrese Haliburton reassured that he would be fit and ready for his first taste of Olympic basketball.

It would be a shock if Pascal Siakam didn't re-sign with the Pacers

Indiana knew the risks when it traded for him, and the Pacers put themselves in the best possible position to keep him around long-term. 

This conference finals run is just the start for the Indiana Pacers

Their season may have ended in disappointing fashion, but the Pacers are on the right track.

Sixers have three star names on their summer shopping list

Daryl Morey has positioned his team to be players during free agency. The Sixers have tradable assets, cap space and young talent.

Pacers' Aaron Nesmith growing beyond his 'absolute sniper' billing

Nesmith is the sniper he told us he was, but that isn't the only type of player he's been this year. And that won't be the player we see him become moving forward.

Tony Khan wants Bryan Danielson to remain with AEW in any capacity

Bryan Danielson joined AEW in 2021 and is approaching the end of his current contract. 

Pacers star 'unlikely' to play in Game 4 vs. Celtics

Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with a hamstring injury.

A matured Kyrie Irving is finally proving to be the star we all knew he could be

A significant amount of the Mavericks' recent success comes down to the maturation process of Irving.

Clippers reportedly eyeing potential addition of key guard

According to a report, the Clippers could be interested in adding the veteran guard in free agency.

AEW continues to push the boundaries

AEW provides elite in-ring production, captivates the fanbase and pushes boundaries. 

Report: OG Anunoby leveraging a big payday from Knicks

The New York Knicks rolled the dice on their ability to retain the defensive-minded forward when they traded for him in December.

Celtics put Kristaps Porzingis' return from injury on hold

Kristaps Porzingis has missed the Boston Celtics' last nine games with a right soleus strain.

Report: Pelicans prefer Dejounte Murray in potential Hawks trade

If the Pelicans were to further explore a trade with the Hawks, it sounds as though they prefer one of Atlanta's star guards to the other.

Sixers viewed as a 'serious danger' to snatch core Nuggets role player

Finding the right role players is essential to constructing a championship-level team, and it sounds like the Sixers might look to poach one such player from the Nuggets.

Rick Carlisle needs to remember the Pacers are playing with house money

The Indiana Pacers may well get swept by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, but that doesn't mean that the playoff experience has been a bust.

Eric Bischoff continues to bash AEW's Tony Khan

Erick Bischoff is becoming known for his disdain toward AEW owner Tony Khan. Every week, the WWE Hall of Famer goes on record with a new complaint about Khan and his company's on-air product.