Peter Botte

About the Author Peter Botte returned to the New York Post sports department in 2019 after previously working at the newspaper from 1990-97. The Boston University graduate has covered the Yankees, Knicks and Islanders as a beat reporter during his 32-year career in the New York tabloids. Botte, a Long Island native, covers all of the local pro teams, as well as college basketball, golf and tennis as a general assignment reporter. If you also enjoy the occasional pop-culture reference, follow on Twitter @peterbotte.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/peter-botte/

79%

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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 uses language that dehumanizes Donte DiVincenzo by saying he combined to miss 21 out of 30 shots
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes the Knicks by referring to them as a 'depleted' team
  • The author uses language that demonizes Julius Randle by saying he has been playing for several weeks without 'our starting front line'

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Anunoby started the game but was replaced by Miles McBride with 7:19 left in the first quarter.
  • Embiid had been listed as questionable due to maintenance on his knee injury but played in the game after an early-April return.
  • Joel Embiid had 23 points and 15 rebounds in the game.
  • Martinez made his major-league debut on Friday after shortstop Bo Bichette was placed on the injured list.
  • The Heat may not make it to the playoffs as they lost to Bulls and Jimmy Butler is feared to have suffered an MCL injury.
  • The Knicks will face the 76ers in the first round of NBA playoffs for the first time since 1989.
  • Tyrese Maxey acknowledged that the Knicks are a tough team with an identity and they will need to match their physicality to win.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The title mentions that it was a nationally televised showcase game at MSG but does not mention anything about LeBron James being in attendance which is mentioned later on in the body of the article. This could be seen as misleading to readers who may have been looking forward to seeing LeBron James play and were disappointed when they found out he was not actually there.

Recent Articles

Blue Jays Prospect Orelvis Martinez Suspended 80 Games for Positive Clomiphene Test

Blue Jays Prospect Orelvis Martinez Suspended 80 Games for Positive Clomiphene Test

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martinez received an 80-game suspension for using Clomiphene, a performance-enhancing substance. He claimed it was prescribed by a fertility doctor during the offseason. Martinez made his MLB debut on June 21 and was suspended before playing again.
MLB Investigates Tucupita Marcano for Betting on Baseball: Potential Lifetime Ban

MLB Investigates Tucupita Marcano for Betting on Baseball: Potential Lifetime Ban

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 MLB investigates San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball games, potentially facing a lifetime ban. Alleged bets were placed on Pittsburgh Pirates games during his tenure with the team last season.
New York Knicks Overcome Injuries to Key Players OG Anunoby and Josh Hart in Game 7 against Indiana Pacers

New York Knicks Overcome Injuries to Key Players OG Anunoby and Josh Hart in Game 7 against Indiana Pacers

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 Despite injuries to OG Anunoby and Josh Hart, the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a record of 26-5 when Anunoby played. Both players were cleared for Game 7, but Anunoby only played minimally due to his hamstring injury. The Pacers faced similar challenges with key injuries and Pascal Siakam as a potential matchup for Anunoby.
NBA Playoffs: Controversial Fouls on Tyrese Maxey Go Uncalled, Sparking Debate Over Officiating Integrity

NBA Playoffs: Controversial Fouls on Tyrese Maxey Go Uncalled, Sparking Debate Over Officiating Integrity

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 In the NBA playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice without being called during a crucial sequence of events, leading to two points for the Knicks and a 2-0 series lead. The NBA acknowledged these missed calls but did not grant Nick Nurse's timeout request. Maxey remains optimistic as the series continues with games in Philadelphia.
Miles McBride and Knicks Bench Lead Hard-Fought Victory Over 76ers in Playoff Debut

Miles McBride and Knicks Bench Lead Hard-Fought Victory Over 76ers in Playoff Debut

Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 Miles McBride shines in Knicks' playoff debut, scoring 21 points and hitting five three-pointers as New York outscores 76ers' bench by 42 points for a hard-fought victory. Joel Embiid returns but rallies Philadelphia in second half, while Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart combine for 44 points.
Joel Embiid vs Jalen Brunson: A Closely Contested Eastern Conference Playoff Showdown Between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid vs Jalen Brunson: A Closely Contested Eastern Conference Playoff Showdown Between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 In the Eastern Conference playoffs, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers face off, with Embiid's MVP-caliber performance leading the Sixers to a surprising seventh seed. The Knicks secured second place with a winning record against Philadelphia when Embiid was injured. With home-court advantage and a solid roster, the Knicks aim to capitalize on their past successes in this historic rivalry.
Joel Embiid vs Jalen Brunson: A Closely Contested Eastern Conference Playoff Showdown Between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid vs Jalen Brunson: A Closely Contested Eastern Conference Playoff Showdown Between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 In the Eastern Conference playoffs, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers face off, with Embiid's MVP-caliber performance leading the Sixers to a surprising seventh seed. The Knicks secured second place with a winning record against Philadelphia when Embiid was injured. With home-court advantage and a solid roster, the Knicks aim to capitalize on their past successes in this historic rivalry.
Boston Celtics Win 8th Straight Game with Impressive Victory Over New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden

Boston Celtics Win 8th Straight Game with Impressive Victory Over New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden

Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024 The Boston Celtics have won eight straight games, including a 116-102 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. The game was close in the first half and it took just nine minutes for the C's to turn a tie into a 20-point lead after halftime. Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown led this stretch with 24 points combined.
Lakers Snap Knicks' Nine-Game Winning Streak with 113-105 Victory at Madison Square Garden

Lakers Snap Knicks' Nine-Game Winning Streak with 113-105 Victory at Madison Square Garden

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 On February 3, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks in a game played at Madison Square Garden with a final score of 113-105. This victory snapped New York's nine-game winning streak.