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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

MJF and The Hurt Syndicate make no sense, and that's why it's great

Somehow, some way, a story that has no logical reason for existing is becoming one of the most compelling subplots on AEW programming. 

A five-step plan to fix the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a disappointing end after the team's addition of Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. Here's a plan to get the team back on track.

51-year-old wrestling legend makes decision on AEW future 

Wrestling fans around the world should start tuning into Adam Copeland's segments. It's only right that he has a stellar audience for his final act.

Magic's defense has elevated Celtics

It would appear that for all of the Magic's physicality, aggressiveness and defensive upside, they tapped into a level of competitiveness the Celtics haven't shown since this time last year.

Pacers are silently emerging as a threat in the East

Rick Carlisle's team just took care of the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. It may be time to start taking the Pacers far more seriously. 

Celtics must do whatever it takes to keep Al Horford

Horford is still capable of playing high-level winning basketball.

The time has come for Giannis Antetokounmpo to jump ship

Milwaukee will head into the offseason with similar questions to previous years. With each passing year, Giannis Antetokounmpo is inching away from his prime. 

How Jrue Holiday's absence could hurt Celtics in first round

Jrue Holiday's injury couldn't have come at a more inopportune time. 

Why getting swept in first round is exactly what the Miami Heat need

The Miami Heat fell to a 124-87 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Cleveland now holds a 3-0 lead in its opening playoff series. 

Warriors' lack of size is being exposed

They've decided to play smaller, faster and with more finesse. As such, they knew that the postseason would challenge their roster construction.

If Magic steal a game off Celtics, it's because of Paolo Banchero

In his first two playoff games against Boston, Banchero has been the spearhead of everything Orlando has tried to do offensively.

Rockets' physical play could see them progress beyond first round

Houston and the Detroit Pistons are reviving a style of basketball that had been dormant since the mid-1990s.

Jonathan Kuminga has to escape Golden State this summer

The explosive forward has struggled to nail down a spot in the Warriors' rotation since being drafted in 2021.

Celtics' postseason is off to a rocky start

While there's still a significant chance the Celtics can get back to full health before it's too late, it's certainly fair to say that their chances of securing a second straight title have taken a knock.

Bucks are reaching an inflection point

A third straight first-round exit would be unacceptable for this Bucks team.

Lakers must embrace physicality in series vs. Timberwolves

The Lakers have the offensive firepower, but their defensive limitations mean they must embrace the physical side of the game.

Cade Cunningham is proving he belongs in the postseason

Cunningham helped power the Knicks to a Game 2 win over the Knicks as he looks to carry his strong play from the regular season into the playoffs.

Top storylines for each Eastern Conference play-in series

Let's look at some storylines hovering over each Eastern Conference play-in game. 

Top storylines for each Western Conference play-in series

The NBA play-in tournament has been a massive success in recent years. And now, basketball fans look set to enjoy another round of high-stakes basketball before the postseason truly gets underway. 

Warriors are still a big man away from being contenders

Golden State still has one significant shortcoming: a lack of size in the middle of the floor.

This aspect of Luka Doncic's game could finally expose LeBron James' age

The LeBron James and Luka Doncic duo has begun showing signs of an elite partnership — from one side of the court.

The Pistons are exactly what the NBA needs right now

Where the NBA has begun leaning into skill and finesse, JB Bickerstaff's roster has become gritty and abrasive. 

Ja Morant should have given Taylor Jenkins some patience before shocking firing

Jenkins showed Morant significant patience, and the All-Star guard should have done the same.

Celtics' Luke Kornet has become too important to let go

The Boston Celtics big man has enjoyed a career year and has established himself as a core part of Joe Mazzulla's rotation.

Bulls should do everything to keep Coby White, Josh Giddey

Over the last two months, the Chicago Bulls have been one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference. Billy Donovan's young squad has found a rhythm, as Coby White and Josh Giddey have both taken their games to a new level.