Mike Vorkunov

Mike Vorkunov is a national basketball business reporter for The Athletic, covering the intersection of money and basketball at every level. He previously spent over three seasons as the New York Knicks beat writer. In his reporting, Vorkunov provides unique insights into the business side of basketball and offers summarized primary topics such as player contracts, team finances, and league policies. He also highlights any past biases or logical fallacies in his writing while maintaining a focus on factual reporting.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/mike-vorkunov/

86%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author often uses quotes from team officials and players to support their points.
  • The author tends to present both sides of an argument but leans towards the team's perspective.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of conflicts of interest detected in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author highlights contradictions in teams' performances and actions.
  • The author points out discrepancies in player statistics and game situations.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses misleading language or presents information without full context.
  • The author sometimes uses sensationalized headlines to draw readers in.

Recent Articles

Lakers Draft LeBron James' Son Bronny, Sign JJ Redick: Implications for LeBron's Future

Lakers Draft LeBron James' Son Bronny, Sign JJ Redick: Implications for LeBron's Future

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Los Angeles Lakers have drafted LeBron James' son, Bronny, with the 55th pick in this year's NBA draft, days after LeBron opted out of his contract and became a free agent. Despite a challenging first year at Southern California for Bronny, the Lakers show faith in his potential. Meanwhile, reports suggest Klay Thompson is a potential target for the team as they look to accommodate his signing.
2023-24 NBA Rookies Wembanyama and Holmgren Shine: All-Rookie First Team Honors, Stat Leaders, and Historical Context

2023-24 NBA Rookies Wembanyama and Holmgren Shine: All-Rookie First Team Honors, Stat Leaders, and Historical Context

Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 In the 2023-24 NBA season, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, the first and second overall picks respectively, led all rookies in scoring and rebounding while earning unanimous All-Rookie First Team honors. Wembanyama also finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Joining them on the All-Rookie First Team were Brandon Miller, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Brandin Podziemski. Dereck Lively II, Amen Thompson, Keyonte George, Cason Wallace, and GG Jackson II made the All-Rookie Second Team.
Bronny James' NBA Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Making a Name for Himself at the Draft Combine

Bronny James' NBA Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Making a Name for Himself at the Draft Combine

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, showcased his skills at the NBA Draft Combine with a solid performance for Team St. Andrews despite a challenging freshman year and past health scare. His draft status remains uncertain as he decides whether to return to USC or declare for the draft.
Joel Embiid's Hidden Battle with Bell's Palsy: A 50-Point Performance in NBA Playoffs

Joel Embiid's Hidden Battle with Bell's Palsy: A 50-Point Performance in NBA Playoffs

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 Joel Embiid, despite dealing with Bell's palsy and wearing sunglasses, scored a career-high 50 points in Game 3 of the Sixers' playoff series against the Knicks. Embiid hid his symptoms during postgame interviews and shot an impressive 13 of 19 from the field, leading Philadelphia to a crucial victory.
Joel Embiid's Determined Return: Overcoming Knee Injury in NBA Playoffs

Joel Embiid's Determined Return: Overcoming Knee Injury in NBA Playoffs

Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 NBA MVP Joel Embiid, despite a knee injury scare during Game 1 of the playoffs against the New York Knicks, returned to score 29 points and lead his team. Embiid's determination overshadowed initial concerns after an in-game injury that had previously kept him out for significant time during the season.
Joel Embiid Breaks NBA Record with 70-Point Game Against San Antonio Spurs

Joel Embiid Breaks NBA Record with 70-Point Game Against San Antonio Spurs

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Joel Embiid scored a record-breaking 70 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' game against San Antonio Spurs on January 23rd, becoming only the ninth player to do so and first since Wilt Chamberlain. This was after an impressive season where he has been dominant.
NBA fines Brooklyn Nets $100,00 for violating player participation policy

NBA fines Brooklyn Nets $100,00 for violating player participation policy

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,0 for violating its player participation policy by sitting four players in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 27th. These players could have played under the medical standard in the Player Participation Policy, which was adopted prior to the season.