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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

Former NBA champion cites South Beach as ideal landing spot for Kevin Durant

The Suns may have to sacrifice their best player to get the franchise back on track.

Lakers' top head-coaching targets revealed

Given their inability to build on their 2020 championship, the Lakers must get this decision right.

Heat could lose key rotation player due to salary constraints

The Heat need to shake up their current roster. They can't keep expecting to overperform during the postseason.

WWE legend Kurt Angle names AEW star as favorite wrestler

Angle is a genuine legend in the wrestling world. The former WWE and TNA champion is still one of the most respected voices in the industry due to everything he accomplished throughout his career.

Insider details Lakers' timeline for new coaching hire

The Athletic's Jovan Buha detailed what he's hearing about the Lakers' current timeline for hiring a head coach.

Celtics' Jrue Holiday praises overlooked aspect of Jayson Tatum's game

The guard's comments came as he spoke to the media during his postgame news conference following the Celtics' 106-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.

Brandon Ingram's tenure with the Pelicans looks to be all but over

It appears changes are coming in New Olreans.

Lakers 'trying to get a sense' of what JJ Redick would be like as a head coach

Whoever the Lakers decide to hire, they must be certain the coach is capable of leading the team on a deep postseason run.

Lakers could mortgage their future in pursuit of a third star

A first-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets has proven that their current roster isn't good enough to contend for a championship. 

'Great mind': One-time NBA champion endorses candidate for Lakers HC job

Whoever takes over will have significant expectations from day one.

Jrue Holiday jokes about beating departing Celtics assistant who just landed Hornets job

Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, who also worked with Lee in Milwaukee, shared his thoughts on Lee's new job opportunity. 

Pelicans could target Cavaliers star this summer

The Pelicans' roster will likely look significantly different in a couple of months. 

AEW star's recent injury could force in-ring retirement

It appears that Chuck Taylor's in-ring career could be over.

Bryan Danielson reveals when his AEW contract is up

Can Bryan Danielson agree to a new contract with AEW?

NBA Hall of Famer questions Knicks longevity in face of high playoff workloads

New York Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau has a reputation for grinding his players into dust and it might be what ends up dooming his team.

12-year NBA veteran expected to hit free-agent market this summer

He is a hulking figure who commands respect in the paint. 

Pelicans forward expected to be traded this summer

Some players could be on their way out of New Orleans. 

Draymond Green warns Knicks of 'fluke' season

The Knicks are two wins away from making the Eastern Conference Finals. 

Frank Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with HC Frank Vogel, but that does little to solve their issues of roster construction.

Tony Khan sheds light on why AEW keeps landing big-time free agents

Since its inception, AEW has positioned itself as a disruptor.

Celtics HC defends Jayson Tatum amidst shooting slump

Tatum hasn't scored at an elite level during his first six games of the playoffs.

Former NBA star says Anthony Edwards becomes face of the NBA if Wolves knock off Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently boast a two-game lead over the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. If they finish the series win, one former NBA star says Wolves star Anthony Edwards becomes the face of the NBA.

Former Lakers HC calls for LeBron James to take over for Darvin Ham

The Lakers fired Ham after he failed to guide them out of the opening round of this season's playoffs. 

Jimmy Butler has long-term plans with the Heat

Butler's future with the Heat has been a topic of debate since the team was eliminated from the playoffs by the Boston Celtics. 

Former Sixer warns team of building a 'soft' star duo

Former 76er Evan Turner played with Paul George on the Pacers during the 2013-14 season.