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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

Top storylines for each Eastern Conference play-in series

Let's look at some storylines hovering over each Eastern Conference play-in game. 

Top storylines for each Western Conference play-in series

The NBA play-in tournament has been a massive success in recent years. And now, basketball fans look set to enjoy another round of high-stakes basketball before the postseason truly gets underway. 

Warriors are still a big man away from being contenders

Golden State still has one significant shortcoming: a lack of size in the middle of the floor.

This aspect of Luka Doncic's game could finally expose LeBron James' age

The LeBron James and Luka Doncic duo has begun showing signs of an elite partnership — from one side of the court.

The Pistons are exactly what the NBA needs right now

Where the NBA has begun leaning into skill and finesse, JB Bickerstaff's roster has become gritty and abrasive. 

Ja Morant should have given Taylor Jenkins some patience before shocking firing

Jenkins showed Morant significant patience, and the All-Star guard should have done the same.

Celtics' Luke Kornet has become too important to let go

The Boston Celtics big man has enjoyed a career year and has established himself as a core part of Joe Mazzulla's rotation.

Bulls should do everything to keep Coby White, Josh Giddey

Over the last two months, the Chicago Bulls have been one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference. Billy Donovan's young squad has found a rhythm, as Coby White and Josh Giddey have both taken their games to a new level.

Another wrestling legend criticizes AEW in bad faith

Unfortunately for AEW, it seems everyone is out to get the company. Perhaps that's a sign that it's doing something right. 

How shutting down LaMelo Ball for the season now helps Hornets in the long term

The Hornets sit 14th in the Eastern Conference and have been eliminated from playoff contention.

Three potential HC candidates for Grizzlies

Here are three potential options to fill the vacant seat.

Even AEW's harshest critics can see its current growth

After almost a year of struggle, AEW appears to be trending in the right direction again. The storylines are starting to make sense, the matches, for the most part, have a purpose, with either something on the line or a story being told.

The LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith feud is bad for business

Over the past 24 hours, two heavyweights in the NBA world have been taking shots at each other.

It won't be long until Paolo Banchero is seen as a top-10 talent

The Orlando Magic star has dropped 30 or more points in his last four games.

Adam Copeland is right, AEW is punk rock to WWE's pop music

AEW perfectly fits that description, especially when pitted against the more family-friendly, PG-13-rated WWE.

AEW's Saraya announces departure from company

During her tenure with the company, Saraya won her first world championship in almost nine years at Wembley Stadium in 2023. 

Kristaps Porzingis remains the Celtics' biggest swing factor

On Saturday, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Boston Celtics' rotation. The veteran big man had missed the previous eight games due to a mysterious illness.

Health is the only thing that can derail the Celtics' push for another championship

The Boston Celtics have seldom been healthy this season. From Sam Hauser's intermittent back spasms, to Kristaps Porzingis' missing the opening month of the season as he recovered from surgery.

Devin Booker was never a trade candidate for the Suns — nor should he be

In truth, Booker was likely never in danger of being traded.

Quentin Grimes emerges as bright spot in a miserable Sixers season

The Philadelphia 76ers season has been a disaster outside of one bright spot.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson proved it's too early to give up on him

It's not too late for Williamson to become the star his old highlights predicted.

Bulls' Josh Giddey will get paid this summer

The Bulls would be making a mistake if they chose not to pay Giddey market value.

JJ Redick is built to coach stars

Redick has found a way to command a locker room full of elite talent, and the results have begun to manifest onto the court. 

Klay Thompson isn't going anywhere despite Mavericks' issues

The Mavericks signed Thompson to help them win a championship. That goal hasn't changed. However, the path has become more difficult.

Media disrespect of NBA players is getting out of hand

At what point is criticism classed as a personal attack?