Kurt Helin

Kurt Helin is a sports journalist who specializes in covering the NBA for NBC Sports. He provides in-depth analysis and insights on team dynamics, player performances, and league news. With a focus on the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference teams, Kurt's reporting often highlights key moments, controversies, and transactions within the NBA. His articles often feature unique perspectives that engage readers with thought-provoking takes on the latest developments in professional basketball.

Biography:  https://www.nbcsports.com/author/kurt-helin

81%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally presents surprising or unexpected takes on news items (e.g. stating that the Lakers' hiring of J.J. Redick was a high-risk, high-reward move).
  • The author sometimes highlights the inexperience of coaches hired by teams (e.g. mentioning that the Lakers hired an completely inexperienced coach at a transitional time for the franchise).

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally mentions potential conflicts of interest, such as the Lakers making a high-risk, high-reward hire and the Suns' owner potentially wanting to acquire more star players.
  • There is a mention of the possibility of the Clippers trading for Chris Paul, which could affect Russell Westbrook's position on the team.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that Tyrese Haliburden has missed 15 games this season due to hamstring injuries, but in another article they state that Haliburden averaged 20.1 points and 10.9 assists per game this season.
  • The author contradicts themselves when discussing Victor Wembanyama's achievements, stating that he became only the second rookie in league history to have a game where he had at least five in all five of those statistical categories (PTS-REB-AST-STL), but also mentioning that the last player to record a 5x5 game was Jusuf Nurkic on New Year's Day 2019.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author claims that LeBron James and Austin Reaves were involved in a controversal call, but video evidence contradicts this claim.
  • The author states that Victor Wembanyama finished with 27 points and a 5x5 game, but no sources are disclosed to support this claim.

Recent Articles

JJ Redick Named New Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers: Magic Johnson's Cautious Optimism and Redick's Focus on Davis and James

JJ Redick Named New Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers: Magic Johnson's Cautious Optimism and Redick's Focus on Davis and James

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 The Los Angeles Lakers have hired NBA veteran JJ Redick as their new head coach, marking his first foray into coaching. Redick, known for his basketball IQ and mental toughness during his 15-year playing career, will lead a roster featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Lakers legend Magic Johnson expresses cautious optimism but emphasizes the need to improve the roster.
Boston Celtics' Physical Defense and Increased Drive Production Give Them 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals Against Dallas Mavericks

Boston Celtics' Physical Defense and Increased Drive Production Give Them 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals Against Dallas Mavericks

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 The Boston Celtics hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, with their physical defense and increased drive production key to their success. Luka Doncic and the Mavericks aim to bounce back in front of their home crowd, focusing on containing Kyrie Irving's struggles. The Celtics must maintain control and continue defensive intensity for a potential 3-0 lead.
Boston Celtics Gain Upper Hand in Eastern Conference Finals with Key Injury Absences for Indiana Pacers

Boston Celtics Gain Upper Hand in Eastern Conference Finals with Key Injury Absences for Indiana Pacers

Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Tyrese Haliburton's hamstring injury rules him out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, while Jrue Holiday and Luke Kornet are available for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics hold a 3-0 lead in the series.
Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 Performance: A Rare Stat Line in NBA History

Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 Performance: A Rare Stat Line in NBA History

Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024 Victor Wembanyama, a rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, achieved an exclusive club of players who have logged at least five points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks in one game. On Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers he filled up the box score with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and five blocks in just over half an hour of playing time.

Lakers Triumph in Inaugural NBA Cup, LeBron James Named MVP

Broke On: Sunday, 10 December 2023 The Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup, defeating the Indiana Pacers. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 41 points and 20 rebounds. LeBron James was named the tournament MVP. The Lakers went 7-0 in the tournament, defeating the Suns, Grizzlies, Trail Blazers, Jazz, Pelicans, and Pacers.

LeBron James Leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament Final

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 LeBron James led the Lakers to a dominant victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA In-Season Tournament semi-finals. The Lakers will now face the Indiana Pacers in the tournament final. James scored 30 points, provided eight assists, and collected five rebounds in less than 23 minutes on the court. In the other semi-final, the Indiana Pacers defeated the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.

Lakers Secure Victory Over Suns Amid Controversial Timeout Call

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 LeBron James scored 31 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals of the NBA's in-season tournament. The Lakers clinched a spot in the tournament and overcame shooting struggles to secure the win. The Suns questioned a timeout call made by LeBron James in the closing seconds of the game. The Lakers will now face the New Orleans Pelicans in the semifinals, with a chance to earn an additional $500,000 for each player on the winning team.