Jack Maloney

Jack Maloney is a writer for CBS Sports, covering NBA news and events. He has been with the company since 2004 and has provided coverage of various tournaments, games, and player developments throughout his career. His primary focus is on the NBA but he also covers other sports events as needed. Maloney's reporting often includes unique insights into team dynamics, player performances, and game strategies. He has developed a reputation for being thorough and fair in his reporting while maintaining a high level of readability and engagement for his audience.

Biography:  https://www.cbssports.com/writers/jack-maloney/

75%

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

88%

Examples:

  • Author's comparison between Lillard and Antetokounmpo's injuries is misleading.
  • Doc Rivers and Damian Lillard express concern over Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury but the author does not disclose if they have any financial ties to the player or team.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author mentions financial ties to CBS Sports and Commissioner.com but does not disclose if they have any financial ties to the teams or players mentioned in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Antetokounmpo's status moving forward remains unclear when it is clear from the information provided that he will get an MRI on his left leg to determine the severity of the injury.
  • The author states that Malachi Flynn has the lowest career scoring average (5.2 points) of any player with a 50-point game, but also mentions that he is the second player ever, along with Crawford, to have at least 50 points, five rebounds and five assists off the bench.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article about Malachi Flynn's 50-point game describes it as 'the most surprising performance we've ever seen.'
  • The author uses sensational language to describe the Bucks vs. Pacers game as 'a second consecutive first-consecutive first-round exit.'

Recent Articles

Bronny James Debuts in NBA: Scoring First Points as Lakers Rookie Amidst Father LeBron's Pride

Bronny James Debuts in NBA: Scoring First Points as Lakers Rookie Amidst Father LeBron's Pride

Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA legend LeBron James and the first player in NBA history to debut on the same team as his father, made his professional basketball debut for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Sacramento Kings on July 6, 2024. Despite missing three-pointers and a rocky start, Bronny scored his first NBA points with a driving layup in the second quarter and finished with 4 points, 2 assists, and 1 steal. LeBron expressed pride as they became the first father-son duo to play together in the league.
Milwaukee Bucks Eliminated from 2024 NBA Playoffs: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Calf Strain and Damian Lillard's Ankle Injury Derail Title Hopes

Milwaukee Bucks Eliminated from 2024 NBA Playoffs: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Calf Strain and Damian Lillard's Ankle Injury Derail Title Hopes

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 In the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Milwaukee Bucks faced elimination despite star player Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf strain and Damian Lillard's ankle injury. Without their key players, they lost to the Indiana Pacers in a disappointing first-round exit.
Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Sustains Ruptured Patellar Tendon, Will Miss Remainder of Playoffs

Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Sustains Ruptured Patellar Tendon, Will Miss Remainder of Playoffs

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 In Game 4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, head coach Chris Finch sustained a ruptured patellar tendon after being collided into by Mike Conley. Despite this injury, which is expected to require surgery and result in an extended absence, the Timberwolves completed a four-game sweep and advanced to the second round.
Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks Combine for Record-Low 2 Free Throw Attempts in NBA on Tuesday Night

Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks Combine for Record-Low 2 Free Throw Attempts in NBA on Tuesday Night

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks set a new NBA record for the lowest number of free throw attempts in a game on Tuesday night, with neither team attempting a shot from the line during regulation play.
Malachi Flynn Scores 50 Points Off the Bench for Detroit Pistons in Loss to Atlanta Hawks

Malachi Flynn Scores 50 Points Off the Bench for Detroit Pistons in Loss to Atlanta Hawks

Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024 Malachi Flynn scored 50 points off the bench for Detroit Pistons in a loss to Atlanta Hawks, tying Jamal Crawford and Nick Anderson as one of only three players since tracking began with at least 50 points and 70% shooting from off the bench.

NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals: Pacers Lead Bucks at Halftime

Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 The NBA In-Season Tournament is currently in progress, with the semifinals featuring a face-off between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks Both the Pacers and the Bucks have been performing impressively in the tournament, remaining unbeaten so far In the current semifinal game, the Pacers are leading the Bucks 63-51 at halftime