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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

Caleb Martin's exit leaves huge questions for Heat's roster

The Heat need to start making moves and fast.

DeMar DeRozan's potential fit on the Kings is a head-scratcher

DeRozan is the type of veteran Sacramento needs, but it must be willing to make some changes to incorporate him.

Five under-the-radar signings in early NBA free agency

Here are five under-the-radar additions in the opening week of free agency.

Three unlikely veterans who could chase rings with the Celtics

Want to make a run at a ring? The Boston Celtics have a roster spot open.

Nuggets, Bucks suffering from 'Small Market Syndrome'

Despite both teams possessing a top-three player in the NBA, Denver and Milwaukee have yet to push forward after their respective success.

Don't expect the Celtics to fill their 15th roster spot yet

Brad Stevens has spent the first few weeks of the summer tying down Boston's core rotation for multiple years. Therefore, the easiest way to save some money on the team's luxury tax bill is to keep the final roster spot open for as long as possible.

Milwaukee's plan for Brook Lopez makes no sense

The Milwaukee Bucks are open to trading veteran center Brook Lopez in return for a first-round draft pick, according to columnist and reporter Gery Woelfel of Woelfel's Press Box.

DeMar DeRozan is Heat's best chance to upgrade this summer

DeRozan's durability and skill set make him an ideal target for Erik Spoelstra's team. 

The early winners and losers in NBA free agency

The NBA free agency period opened at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday. Since then, teams around the league have been scrambling to utilize their cap space to improve their rosters.

Buddy Hield is the logical Klay Thompson replacement

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly acquiring Buddy Hield in a five-team trade that expands on Klay Thompson's sign-and-trade move to the Dallas Mavericks.

Latest Milwaukee Bucks move fails to solve foundational problems

The Milwaukee Bucks are adding free-agent forward Taurean Prince, but that's not really moving the needle in a top-heavy Eastern Conference.

Russell Westbrook can be the boost the Nuggets desperately need

On Thursday, Marc Stein reported that Russell Westbrook is garnering interest from the Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers are smart to surround HC JJ Redick with experience

The Los Angeles Lakers are giving HC JJ Redick the help he needs.

Ranking the top five teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference

Boston has spent the opening days of free agency retaining the core of its championship-winning team. Only Oshae Brissett has chosen to explore his options. As such, Boston will enter next season as the team to beat in the East.

Finally, the Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell saga comes to an end

Mitchell's uncertain future hindered its ability to negotiate in free agency. Cleveland couldn't begin building for the future without knowing what that future would look like.

Ricochet joining AEW feels like a foregone conclusion

According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Ricochet's contract with WWE officially expired on Monday. He is now a free agent.

Warriors must adjust style following departure of Klay Thompson

With Klay Thompson reportedly heading to Dallas, the Warriors will have to make some adjustments to their style in 2024-25.

Clippers can contend without Paul George

George agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

DeMar DeRozan should avoid Lakers, target Clippers in free agency

If he has the choice, DeRozan would be better served heading to the Clippers this summer.

Three reasons why Klay Thompson is a great addition for the Mavericks

Thompson will be tasked with helping the Mavericks return to the NBA Finals and challenge for a championship. 

Lauri Markkanen would be a great fit with the Spurs

There are plenty of reasons why acquiring the Jazz star would make sense for the Spurs.

Three reasons why Paul George joining the Sixers is a mistake

The Sixers are taking a significant risk on the veteran All-Star.

Draymond Green backs Bronny James to succeed in the NBA

In a recent episode of "The Draymond Green Show," the four-time NBA Champion backed Bronny to prove himself as a rotation player in the NBA within two years.

Will Ospreay hopes to see Ricochet in AEW

During a recent interview with "Shak Wrestling," AEW standout Will Ospreay shared his thoughts on Ricochet potentially signing with AEW.

Will Ospreay credits AEW's struggles to 'growing pains'

During a recent appearance on "SHAK Wrestling," Will Ospreay attributed AEW's rocky few months to nothing more than "growing pains."