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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

Why Lonzo Ball's progress in training is a welcome sign

Will we ever see Lonzo Ball realize his potential?

Rudy Gobert deserved hefty fine for 'inappropriate' gesture

Rudy Gobert was been fined $100,000 for an "inappropriate and unprofessional gesture" during the Minnesota Timberwolves loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.

Doc Rivers' impact on the Bucks is starting to show

Rivers' early work with the team has been incredibly encouraging. 

Former NBA All-Star believes Jordan Poole is destined to be a bench player

Jordan Poole has struggled in his first year as a lead guard for the Washington Wizards and one former All-Star believes the guard has sealed his fate as a bench player going forward.

AEW president Tony Khan did right by Sting, now he must do the same for Matt Hardy

AEW founder and president Tony Khan knocked it out of the park with Sting's retirement. Matt Hardy deserves that same kind of respect as he winds down his own career in professional wrestling.

If Carmelo Anthony is endorsing it, Trae Young should think twice about Spurs move

If Anthony believes the Spurs would be a good destination, maybe it's wise for Young to think twice before pushing to be sent there.

Exiled AEW star sends message to Sting following retirement match

Despite being estranged from the company that helped him rise to prominence within the wrestling community, Jack Perry has taken time out of his schedule to congratulate Sting.

Loss to Nuggets crushed Jayson Tatum's MVP candidacy

Two teams widely expected to face off in the NBA Finals, the Nuggets and Celtics put together another classic — with Denver coming away victorious on Thursday — thus sweeping the season series against Boston.

Knicks star Jalen Brunson is ignoring the pressure to contend

There's always pressure in the Big Apple. And New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson thrives in that environment.

Paolo Banchero draws comparison to LeBron James for specific skill

Banchero's rapid rise as an elite player in the NBA has made everybody sit up and take notice. 

Kevin Durant says Suns are 'starting to build something'

The Phoenix Suns are sixth in the Western Conference, but they're beginning to show signs of being the contending-level team we all expected. One of their star players certainly sees it.

Mike Conley discusses mindset following injury to All-Star teammate

 Karl-Anthony Towns has been ruled out indefinitely with a torn meniscus, and one of the Timberwolves' leaders is sharing his mindset as team looks to adjust.

Ben Simmons' season-ending surgery gives Nets a lot to think about

Simmons only participated in 15 games during this campaign.

Karl-Anthony Towns injury threatens to derail Timberwolves' season

The veteran big man has been vital to the Timberwolves' climb to the top of the Western Conference.

Trae Young needs to be realistic about his future with the Hawks

It may be easier for the Hawks to trade Young in the summer and recoup some assets ahead of a rebuild.

The Heat could make another shock run to the NBA Finals

The Miami Heat have won eight of their last 10 games. After a season of struggle, Erik Spoelstra's team is starting to show signs of being the team that shocked the world by charging to the NBA Finals last season. 

Draymond Green is right — Celtics' margin of error is slimmer than ever before

The Celtics have a two-year window with their current core.

Isaiah Thomas joining G League squad is his final role of the dice

By joining the Stars, Thomas will be bidding to prove he can still play at an elite level.

Kevin Durant would make sense as a marquee name if the Sonics return to Seattle

Durant is the type of marquee name who would launch the SuperSonics back into immediate relevancy.

Watch: Stephen A. Smith calls out the Lakers 'kryptonite'

Until LeBron James and Anthony Davis can earn a win against this team, Stephen A. Smith said he can't take them seriously as contenders.

Damian Lillard's sudden surge can propel the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Finals

Damian Lillard has been electric since returning from the All-Star break. 

Another bizarre turn in Ben Simmons' saga as agent takes responsibility for PG's injury

 When Ben Simmons passed up a dunk in the 2021 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, nobody expected the downward spiral his career would take, a spiral that has been full of bizarre episodes.

Are we heading toward a Celtics vs. Knicks Eastern Conference Finals?

A seven-game series at Madison Square Garden and TD Garden would be electric.