Mike Luciano

Mike Luciano is a sports journalist who covers the NBA and NFL. He joined Raptorsrapture.com in July 2020 and has been providing analysis and commentary on the Toronto Raptors ever since.

Biography:  https://raptorsrapture.com/author/mluciano1/

54%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The author also uses a negative tone to downplay Siakam's value and contributions, suggesting that trading him away is a good move for the Raptors. This ignores Siakam's status as one of the best power forwards in the league and his potential impact on the team.
  • The author uses a positive tone to describe the Raptors' acquisition of Bruce Brown and Jordan Nwora, implying that they are valuable additions to the team. However, he does not provide any evidence or context for this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to his coverage of the NBA Draft or other topics.
  • The author has a clear bias in favor of the Raptors and against Siakam, which may influence his reporting. He also uses sources that are not verified or credible, such as Twitter accounts.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author also contradicts himself by stating that Siakam will go in exchange for Bruce Brown and Jordan Nwora, but then mentioning that the Pelicans are involved as a third team. This suggests that there is more complexity to the trade than what he presents.
  • The author claims that Siakam is being traded to the Pacers, but also mentions that three future first-round draft picks are involved. This creates a contradiction as it implies that the Raptors would be giving up on their future by trading away Siakam.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The author does not use any logical fallacies or false statements in his writing.
  • The author uses deceptive practices by omitting important details and context from his reporting. He also exaggerates or downplays certain aspects of the trade to suit his narrative.

Recent Articles

Pacers Acquire Pascal Siakam in Trade with Raptors and Pelicans

Pacers Acquire Pascal Siakam in Trade with Raptors and Pelicans

Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024 The Pacers have acquired Pascal Siakam in a trade with the Raptors and Pelicans. The deal was announced on January 18, 2024. Siakam is averaging 22.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists this season.