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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

Another wrestling legend criticizes AEW in bad faith

Unfortunately for AEW, it seems everyone is out to get the company. Perhaps that's a sign that it's doing something right. 

How shutting down LaMelo Ball for the season now helps Hornets in the long term

The Hornets sit 14th in the Eastern Conference and have been eliminated from playoff contention.

Three potential HC candidates for Grizzlies

Here are three potential options to fill the vacant seat.

Even AEW's harshest critics can see its current growth

After almost a year of struggle, AEW appears to be trending in the right direction again. The storylines are starting to make sense, the matches, for the most part, have a purpose, with either something on the line or a story being told.

The LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith feud is bad for business

Over the past 24 hours, two heavyweights in the NBA world have been taking shots at each other.

It won't be long until Paolo Banchero is seen as a top-10 talent

The Orlando Magic star has dropped 30 or more points in his last four games.

Adam Copeland is right, AEW is punk rock to WWE's pop music

AEW perfectly fits that description, especially when pitted against the more family-friendly, PG-13-rated WWE.

AEW's Saraya announces departure from company

During her tenure with the company, Saraya won her first world championship in almost nine years at Wembley Stadium in 2023. 

Kristaps Porzingis remains the Celtics' biggest swing factor

On Saturday, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Boston Celtics' rotation. The veteran big man had missed the previous eight games due to a mysterious illness.

Health is the only thing that can derail the Celtics' push for another championship

The Boston Celtics have seldom been healthy this season. From Sam Hauser's intermittent back spasms, to Kristaps Porzingis' missing the opening month of the season as he recovered from surgery.

Devin Booker was never a trade candidate for the Suns — nor should he be

In truth, Booker was likely never in danger of being traded.

Quentin Grimes emerges as bright spot in a miserable Sixers season

The Philadelphia 76ers season has been a disaster outside of one bright spot.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson proved it's too early to give up on him

It's not too late for Williamson to become the star his old highlights predicted.

Bulls' Josh Giddey will get paid this summer

The Bulls would be making a mistake if they chose not to pay Giddey market value.

JJ Redick is built to coach stars

Redick has found a way to command a locker room full of elite talent, and the results have begun to manifest onto the court. 

Klay Thompson isn't going anywhere despite Mavericks' issues

The Mavericks signed Thompson to help them win a championship. That goal hasn't changed. However, the path has become more difficult.

Media disrespect of NBA players is getting out of hand

At what point is criticism classed as a personal attack?

AEW's roster cuts are nearing double figuers

After years of stockpiling talent, it would appear Tony Khan is starting to streamline AEW's roster.

Will Ospreay is the perfect top babyface for AEW

Every major wrestling company needs a top-tier babyface. Cody Rhodes has assumed that role for WWE in recent years, and has helped take the company to new heights. However, Tony Khan has spent the past 18 months or so, searching for someone who could have a similar impact in AEW.

AEW must do everything possible to sign Gabe Kidd

Gabe Kidd has made some appearances on AEW programming over the past few weeks.

Kristaps Porzingis' availability is a growing concern for the Celtics

Porzingis has missed a whopping 41% of Boston's contests since arriving with the franchise.

Klay Thompson must be wondering what he signed up for with Mavericks

Thompson must be wondering what he's gotten himself into.

Miles Norris could become the Celtics' next Sam Hauser

Norris, 24, is known for his perimeter shooting, having impressed with the Memphis Hustle down in the G League. 

Wizards were wise to avoid lure of Bradley Beal

After years in Eastern Conference purgatory, the Washington Wizards finally look like a franchise heading in the right direction, which is why it was wise to not pursue a plan to acquire Beal at the trade deadline.

Kevin Durant could reach new heights amid uncertain future

At 36 years old, everybody knows Kevin Durant is entering his final act in the NBA. Yet, his scoring ability appears to be timeless, and that is what will draw wishful glances from contending teams around the NBA.