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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

Manchester United must sell Garnacho this summer

After Manchester United's disappointing season, Alejandro Garnacho has been informed to find himself a new club.

David Adelman earned his spot with the Nuggets

After taking a difficult situation in his stride, Adelman has earned his chance to lead Denver's roster.

Steve Kerr's comments are proof Jonathan Kuminga needs to leave Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga's future with the Golden State Warriors is far from certain. 

Sooner or later Will Ospreay will have to move to the United States

The UK-based wrestler is flying back and forth between America and England on a weekly basis.

Aaron Nesmith is proof that situation is key to a player's development

Success has multiple layers, and Aaron Nesmith's career proves that changing teams can significantly alter a trajectory. 

Will the Celtics have trouble finding a trade partner for Jrue Holiday?

The Celtics have to make some adjustments in light of Jayson Tatum's injury, with Holiday emerging as a logical centerpiece of the pivot. But will a move be more difficult than expected?

Two timelines don't work and Sixers should have learned this from Warriors

The truth is, you're either a rebuilding team or a contending one. You can't have one foot in either camp.

There's nothing left for Al Horford to prove

He will be 39 years old next season and is expected to decide whether to retire or keep playing in the coming weeks. 

Three players Celtics could trade this summer

The Boston Celtics are in for a busy summer and Brad Stevens must make some tough decisions.

Jaylen Brown's knee issues could hinder next season

Things are going from bad to worse for the Celtics.

Three key matchups in NBA Eastern Conference Finals

The Knicks and Pacers approach the game in drastically different ways.

Three keys to Thunder beating Nuggets in Game 7

Here are the keys for the Thunder to win Game 7 against the Nuggets.

Three keys for Nuggets to beat Thunder in Game 7

Here are three keys to the Nuggets booking their spot in the Western Conference Finals.

Warriors needs to let go of the past in quest for another championship

If the Warriors want to taste success before Curry and Green bow out of the league, they've got to let go of their past.

In an era of elite wings, it's the point guards stealing the headlines

The early 2000s are widely viewed as the golden generation of the point guard. Multiple future Hall of Famers were drafted during this era, including Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving and Rajon Rondo.  For over a decade, elite point guard play dominated the NBA.

Warriors' best path forward is adding a big man

It's clear that the biggest hole in the current rotation is the lack of size in the middle of the floor.

Celtics' future changed overnight

Things are going to change in Boston, and that's not something any of us expected coming into the postseason. 

Celtics' Jaylen Brown will face a new level of pressure

On Monday, Jayson Tatum suffered what appeared to be a significant leg injury. As such, he isn't expected to feature in the rest of Boston's playoff push. Therefore, all focus will now turn toward Brown. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo must decide which type of legacy he's chasing

Antetokounmpo must make peace with how he wants to be remembered and what's most important to him and his career.

Cavaliers are proof that doing everything right doesn't guarantee success

Winning a championship in the NBA is about more than building a team or managing minutes throughout the regular season. The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning that lesson the hard way.

Why Tyler Herro can't be Heat's leading star

The Heat have a decision to make regarding Herro and the direction of the franchise.

Jonathan Kuminga is proving a point to Steve Kerr

Jonathan Kuminga is showing why Steve Kerr may have made a mistake in handling the forward's role.

Jaylen Brown's confidence can help Celtics down Knicks

His willingness to go against the grain is precisely why Brown is so effective for the Celtics. 

Draymond Green has to walk a fine line moving forward in playoffs

There aren't many players who toe the line between competitive and aggressive better than Green.

It's now or never for Jayson Tatum to silence his critics

With his team down 2-0 and heading into enemy territory, Tatum is entering career-defining territory.