Shams Charania

Shams Charania is the Senior NBA Insider for The Athletic. He also serves as an NBA analyst for Stadium. From 2015-18, Shams was the national NBA Insider for Yahoo Sports.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/shams-charania/

58%

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 article refers to Giddey's alleged relationship with a potential minor
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes the potential minor in question by referring to them as a 'potential minor'

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide enough information about the potential minor in question or their relationship with Giddey to determine if there was a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article claims that Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a potential minor without providing any evidence to support this claim. This statement is misleading and could be interpreted as fact when it is not clear cut.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a potential minor without providing any evidence to support this claim. This statement is misleading and could be interpreted as fact when it is not clear cut.

Recent Articles

JJ Redick Emerges as Front-Runner for Los Angeles Lakers Coaching Position

JJ Redick Emerges as Front-Runner for Los Angeles Lakers Coaching Position

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 JJ Redick, NBA Finals commentator and LeBron James podcast co-host, is the front-runner for the Los Angeles Lakers' coaching position due to his high-profile career and media personality. Redick has impressed Lakers management with his work ethic, intelligence, and accountability reputation. Despite lacking experience above youth level or Laker ties, Redick's strong league connections make him a top candidate.
Lakers Consider JJ Redick for Head Coaching Role Amidst Ongoing Search

Lakers Consider JJ Redick for Head Coaching Role Amidst Ongoing Search

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 The Lakers are considering JJ Redick for their head coaching position, sources tell The Athletic. Redick, who has never coached beyond the youth level, is a strong contender alongside James Borrego. LeBron James' podcast co-host is in the running despite not having prior professional coaching experience.
Josh Giddey Cleared of Charges in Alleged Relationship with Minor

Josh Giddey Cleared of Charges in Alleged Relationship with Minor

Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024 Josh Giddey, the Oklahoma City Thunder's sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has been cleared of charges following an investigation into allegations that he had a relationship with a minor. The league is holding off on any punishment until it knows the results of an investigation as it waits for Newport Beach PD to complete theirs.