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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

Gabe Vincent's return could provide Lakers with a much-needed boost

Gabe Vincent has played five games all season. The veteran guard joined the Lakers during the summer after helping the Heat make the NBA Finals in 2023. Vincent's injury issues left the Lakers short at the guard position. 

Celtics' Jayson Tatum is redefining how we view star talent

When you think of star talent in the NBA, you instantly think of Kobe, Michael Jordan or LeBron. All of whom are known for exceptional displays of scoring ability. Perhaps that's why Jayson Tatum is often discussed as operating at a tier below the current stars in the league.

Former top pick left in tough position after being waived by Jazz

Unless he can unequivocally prove his injury issues are behind him in the summer, he may be looking at an uphill battle to sign another NBA contract.

Patrick Beverley's no-nonsense style of play has created a fan in Giannis

Beverley has become an important piece of Milwaukee's defensive identity.

Anthony Edwards critical of free-throw disparity in loss to Lakers

Edwards wasn't pleased after Anthony Davis shot as many free throws as the entire Timberwolves team.

Coby White's ascension is making Zach Lavine's position untenable

In 64 games, White's averaging 19.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 53 assists on 45.6% shooting from the field and 39.1% shooting from three-point range.

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.