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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

Bol Bol could be a surprise stud for the Suns

After stringing together a couple of strong performances, Bol has earned praise from one of his superstar teammates.

CM Punk gets his wish, is added to WWE 2K24

The WWE deserves praise for listening to its fans and acting swiftly.

The Lakers face a battle to make the playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers haven't looked like the same team that made it to the Western Conference Finals last season.

Kendrick Perkins questions the Celtics' championship credentials

Kendrick Perkins isn't convinced the Celtics can win a championship. He has seen his former team be floated as favorites in recent seasons, only to fail once the playoffs got underway. 

Chris Paul's return could be the turning point for Golden State

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Steve Kerr's team is about to receive a significant boost. 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerging as genuine threat in the West

Is SGA closing in on Nikola Jokic as top player in the West?

Luka Doncic named 'most dangerous player' in the Western Conference

There's no doubt that Doncic is among the best offensive players in the league.

Stephen A. Smith offers surprising postseason prediction for Knicks

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith believes the New York Knicks may actually have a chance to make some noise this postseason.

Draymond Green calls out Anthony Edwards' lack of enthusiasm at All-Star weekend

Anthony Edwards is one of the best young players in the NBA. He made his second straight All-Star appearance on Feb. 18. Edwards looked to be enjoying himself while not taking the game too seriously. 

Knicks' OG Anunoby is 'right on schedule' in injury recovery

OG Anunoby is expected to return to the New York Knicks' rotation soon.

Reporter suggests Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to kickstart rebuild

Could the Charlotte Hornets move on from this thought-to-be franchise cornerstone?

Trae Young's injury is a hammer blow for the Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are facing a stretch without Trae Young in their rotation.

Bulls receive hammer blow with latest injury news

Patrick Williams has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Darvin Ham's reason for Lakers' blowout loss doesn't hold water

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, 110-128. 

Former MVP candidate who has been out of NBA for years says he could improve the Celtics

He believes his presence alone would be enough to elevate the Celtics to another level.

Coby White just said what everyone is thinking about the Celtics

White's comments should be seen as a warning to the rest of the NBA.

Celtics star hopes MVP voters will 'understand the dynamic of our team'

The Celtics have the best record in the NBA. It makes sense that his name is being floated around in the MVP discussion. 

Four-time All-Star accepts end of NBA career

DeMarcus Cousins has accepted that his time in the NBA is over. The former All-Star big man told HoopsHype's Cyro Asseo that he's accepted his days in the league are over.

Kyle Lowry understands his role with the 76ers

Kyle Lowry joined the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb. 14 after agreeing a contract buyout with the Charlotte Hornets.

Reporter explains why farewell tour could be difficult for LeBron James

LeBron James has graced the NBA for two decades. He's arguably the greatest player of all time. At age 39, he's still averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists on 52 percent shooting from the field.  However, at some point, he will need to call time on his career.

Kevin Durant claps back at Charles Barkley's recent 'follower' comment

 During the All-Star game on Sunday, Charles Barkley referred to Kevin Durant as a follower.

Former NBA champion expected to hit the buy-out market

Otto Porter Jr. was traded to the Utah Jazz as part of the deal that sent Kelly Olynyk to the Toronto Raptors at the February 8 trade deadline, and it appears he will be on the move again.

Jordan Poole's struggles make his contract one of the worst in the NBA

Jordan Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards during the summer. Unfortunately, the grass isn't much greener on the East Coast.

OG Anunoby aiming to return from injury ahead of playoffs

OG Anunoby recently underwent surgery to remove a loose bone fragment from his right elbow. He has missed the New York Knicks last nine games. Currently, there's no timeframe for Anunoby's return to the rotation. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo issues rallying cry to Bucks ahead of stretch run

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants the Milwaukee Bucks to up their game.