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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. 

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NBA, Boston Celtics, WWE, AEW

Flabbergasted Anthony Davis slams Defensive Player of the Year snub

 Anthony Davis is not among the finalists for the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year award and he is not pleased with the outcome.

Donte DiVincenzo throws support behind disrespected head coach

Tom Thibodeau has again been voted as the head coach players would least like to play for. At least one of his players is coming to his defense.

Knicks' Josh Hart expected Sixers to 'disrespect' him

Part of the Knicks' success in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Sixers came down to the performance of Hart.

Kyrie Irving bizarrely blames Kawhi Leonard's absence for Mavericks loss

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the L.A. Clippers on Sunday despite the Clippers missing a key piece of their rotation.

Damian Lillard had great message for fans during playoff win

Damian Lillard announced his arrival in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 35-point outing for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Trae Young's tenure with the Hawks could be over

The Hawks have struggled to build a contending roster around Young.

Doc Rivers heaps praise on 'prizefighter' Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks to a win in their opening game of the playoffs and received praise from his head coach afterwards.

This standout Warriors forward could headline team's departures during offseason

The Golden State Warriors could look very different next season.

Spurs could target 12-time All-Star in free agency

Golden State won't be the only team interested in the Chris Paul's services.

Jarrett Allen expresses confidence after Cavaliers' opening win over Magic

There's no question Jarrett Allen has faith in his teammates.

All eyes will be on Doc Rivers in first-round matchup vs. Pacers

Veteran head coach Doc Rivers will be in the limelight without his star player.

Four-time NBA champion backs Kings to make playoffs

The Pelicans' Zion Williamson will be missing from action in Friday's play-in game following an injury suffered when facing the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. 

Austin Reaves wants D'Angelo Russell to remain with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is hoping that the team retains D'Angelo Russell during the free-agent summer ahead.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo could miss entire first round

Not having Giannis would place Doc Rivers' team under significant pressure as the Bucks have struggled against the Indiana Pacers throughout the regular season.

Draymond Green backs Sixers to derail Knicks

The two franchises are set to face off in the marquee matchup of the Eastern Conference opening round of the playoffs. 

Five NBA head coaches on the hot seat if they fail in the playoffs

Every team entering the tournament will have a certain level of belief that it is capable of making it to the NBA Finals.

Trainer gave some blunt advice to Celtics star Jayson Tatum

The Celtics are entering the playoffs with championship expectations. Jayson Tatum is the player tasked with spearheading their push. The St. Louis native has proven himself to be one of the most complete players in the NBA this season.

Warriors 'want' Klay Thompson back with team next season

Klay Thompson is entering unrestricted free agency this summer. The veteran sharpshooter's future has been a question mark throughout the current season. 

Isaiah Hartenstein claps back at Sixers center's comments ahead of playoff matchup

The 76ers big man appeared on Thursday's episode on FanDuel TV's 'Run it Back." He noted how the Sixers preferred facing the Knicks in the playoffs as it was an easier path than facing the Celtics. 

Trae Young addresses disappointing end to season

Trae Young didn't expect the Atlanta Hawks to be on the outside of the playoffs looking in.

Swerve Strickland backs AEW to continue growing

Since being launched in 2019, AEW has rapidly grown to become the second-biggest professional wrestling brand in the world.

Chris Paul makes bold statement on future amid retirement talk

A championship has evaded Paul throughout his career.

With no first-round draft pick, the Warriors have a tough summer ahead

The Golden State Warriors just finished off a rocky season and now potentially face an even more rocky offseason.

The Bucks' ability to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo rests on this playoff run

A second straight first-round exit would be disastrous for the team.