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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

The Boston Celtics don't have an isolation problem on offense

The Boston Celtics are an isolation-heavy team, but that doesn't mean they have an isolation issue.

Knicks are one star away from being a genuine contender

Do the New York Knicks need to acquire another star to truly reach the next level?

Report: Donovan Mitchell 'grew frustrated' throughout the season

As the Cavaliers' attention shifts to an offseason full of questions, new insight is emerging regarding the biggest offseason question: the future of Donovan Mitchell.

Lakers reportedly interested in adding three-time All-Star via trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have once more been linked to Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.

Cavaliers could be forced to choose between star guard pairing

 The Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated from the playoffs following Wednesday's 113-98 loss to the Boston Celtics. Now, there are questions surrounding how the roster might look by the start of the new season.

Jayson Tatum thanks every member of Celtics organization after return to conference finals

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had glowing words for everybody in the organization after his team once more returned to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Eric Bischoff lambasts AEW's lack of creative direction

AEW has constructed what is arguably the best roster in professional wrestling.

Popular AEW talent questions lack of TV time

Rick Starks is supposed to be one of AEW's future stars but has been conspicuously absent from recent programming.

DeMar DeRozan confirms desire to return to Bulls

DeRozan has spent the past three seasons with the Bulls.

Former Sixth Man of the Year drawing trade interest around the NBA

The guard played well last season when healthy and available for selection.

'Multiple teams' eyeing five-time All-Star this summer

The guard will be entering the final year of his contract next season.

Celtics get major boost ahead of potential closeout game

The Celtics could progress to the Eastern Conference Finals if they win their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

3-time NBA champion says Celtics 'haven't been battle-tested'

The Boston Celtics are one win away from booking their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals, but a three-time NBA champion had some troubling comments about the team.

Lakers insider has JJ Redick 'slightly ahead' in team's search for a new HC

Redick's status as a respected former player likely counts for something.

Lakers expected to be a leading candidate to acquire five-time All-Star

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka has never shied away from chasing star talent.

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.