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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

Deandre Ayton's 'tantrums' could cost him his career

Being the new guy on a team and throwing tantrums is a quick way to get yourself traded. 

Rob Pelinka's decision to stand pat is what the Lakers needed

After months of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers stood pat at the trade deadline. The Purple and Gold will now be relying on their current roster to prove last season's run to the Western Conference Finals wasn't a fluke. 

Two Celtics coaches 'endorsed' recent trade-deadline addition

The Boston Celtics added Jaden Springer at the trade deadline. The 21-year-old defensive guard has been slowly earning a legitimate role within the Philadelphia 76ers' rotation.

Pacers' resurgence has former star eyeing summer reunion

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, former Pacers star Paul George is intrigued by the potential of returning to the Pacers this summer. Indiana is the team that drafted him back in 2010. 

Patrick Beverley spurns tradition, breaks his own trade on social media

Patrick Beverley has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran guard spent the first half of the season with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Mavericks flip recently acquired forward for PJ Washington

The Dallas Mavericks are acquiring PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets. 

Knicks land primary target Bojan Bogdanovic at the trade deadline

The New York Knicks have expanded their deal with the Detroit Pistons. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowskiski, the Knicks are acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.

Knicks reacquire a Tom Thibodeau favorite

The move likely signifies the Knicks' desire to be a contending team this season.

Thunder land major bench upgrade in trade with Hornets

 The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets.

76ers make first move of trade deadline day, acquire Buddy Hield

The Philadelphia 76ers are the first team to finalize a deal on the NBA's trade deadline day.

Dejounte Murray's chances of a trade deadline move take a significant blow

On Wednesday, Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes reported that Dejounte Murray was drawing interest from the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran guard has been attracting interest from multiple teams around the league.

Pelicans could upgrade their guard rotation with Dejounte Murray

Dejounte Murray is arguably the biggest name available at the trade deadline. The Hawks guard has been linked with numerous teams around the league over the past few weeks. 

Celtics reportedly looking to make another move before trade deadline

Since moving into a front office role, Brad Stevens has been highly successful in the trade market. Almost every deal he's made has worked out well thus far, and the results have shown up on the court this year.

The Celtics now have a complete center rotation

After an active end to the offseason, Boston continues to make moves.

Lakers show interest in aging veteran to add floor spacing

Floor spacing has been one of the Lakers' biggest issues during the LeBron James and Anthony Davis era.

Celtics hunting for 'injury insurance' ahead of the trade deadline

The Celtics are looking to put the final touches on what they hope will be a championship roster.

Celtics are focusing on additional scoring at the trade deadline

The Boston Celtics boast the best record in the NBA. They're also a top-three offensive and defensive team in the league. However, their bench rotation is missing one key ingredient: an out-and-out scoring threat.

Report: Hornets set high asking price for Miles Bridges

Miles Bridges is young enough and talented enough to be the third piece of Charlotte's puzzle. However, his legal issues and his expiring contract led to his name being floated in trade rumors ahead of the league's Feb. 8 deadline. 

Luka Doncic's ball-dominance isn't the issue some believe it to be

Will this aspect of Luka Doncic's game prove to be detrimental for the Mavericks?

Report reveals differing trade deadline stances between LeBron James, Lakers

LeBron James has been applying pressure to the Los Angeles Lakers front office. It's clear he wants the team to go all-in at the February 8 trade deadline. In recent weeks, the Purple and Gold have been linked with multiple high-level talents. 

76ers choosing to remain optimistic over Joel Embiid's injury

Joel Embiid has undergone a procedure to fix the meniscus injury threatening his season. Currently, there isn't a timeframe for his return to NBA action.

Former NBA champion emerging as trade target for two up-and-coming teams

Golden State's Andrew Wiggins' sluggish start to the season has seen him become a popular name in trade rumors.

Report: Mavericks discuss trading ex-Celtics wing to Eastern Conference rival

Grant Williams has endured a torrid start to life with the Dallas Mavericks. He's struggling in his current role and has become a focal point of frustration

Report: ex-All-Star wing unlikely to be bought out if Hornets don't trade him

Gordon Hayward is in the final year of a $120 million deal. He has been floated as a potential trade chip for the Charlotte Hornets heading into the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

Bulls' asking price for Alex Caruso isn't as unrealistic as it sounds

Alex Caruso is arguably the most tradeable asset within the Chicago Bulls roster.