Zach Harper

Zach Harper is an experienced NBA journalist who has covered the league for ESPN.com, CBS Sports and FRS Sports since 2009. He currently serves as a staff writer for The Athletic, where he provides in-depth analysis and commentary on the NBA. In addition to his writing, Zach is also a radio host for SiriusXM NBA and SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio. Through his work, he has developed a reputation for his impressive insights into the league's teams and players. His coverage focuses on the Boston Celtics, with particular emphasis on their defensive strategies and star players.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/zach-harper/

70%

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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

91%

Examples:

  • Harper mentions multiple times how impressed he is with the Celtics, specifically praising their defense and offensive prowess.
  • Zach mentions multiple times how impressed he is with the Celtics, specifically praising their defense and offensive prowess.

Conflicts of Interest

70%

Examples:

  • Zach joined The Athletic after covering the NBA for ESPN.com, CBS Sports and FRS Sports since 2009.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Did you think we could get a first-round, Knicks-76ers playoff game about only basketball? You fool!

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • All-Star Weekend means we don’t have a ton of games to influence the Power Rankings.
  • Meanwhile, he went on to devastate the Knicks.

Recent Articles

Tyrese Maxey Signs $205M Deal with 76ers: Philadelphia Secures NBA Most Improved Player Amid Quiet Free Agency Period

Tyrese Maxey Signs $205M Deal with 76ers: Philadelphia Secures NBA Most Improved Player Amid Quiet Free Agency Period

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Tyrese Maxey signs a five-year, $205 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming an All-Star and NBA Most Improved Player after career highs of 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game in the regular season (The Athletic). The Sixers also secured deals with Paul George, Andre Drummond, and Kelly Oubre Jr., while the Boston Celtics retained their entire starting lineup and key reserves.
NBA Free Agency 2024: Key Players, Contract Statuses, and Upcoming Movements

NBA Free Agency 2024: Key Players, Contract Statuses, and Upcoming Movements

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 In this article, we analyze key NBA free agents in 2024, their contract statuses, and potential team interests. Players with options include Lonzo Ball and D'Angelo Russell; those declining include OG Anunoby and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Restricted free agents like Tyrese Maxey are issued qualifying offers, while unrestricted free agents like Udoka Azubuike are available to all teams.
Mikal Bridges Joins the New York Knicks: A Surprising Trade that Shifts the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

Mikal Bridges Joins the New York Knicks: A Surprising Trade that Shifts the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 In a surprise move on June 26, 2024, the New York Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic and multiple first-round draft picks. The trade significantly strengthens the Knicks' defense and adds a valuable three-point shooter. Bridges averaged 19.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game with the Nets, shooting an impressive 37.6% from three-point range.
Joel Embiid's 50-Point Performance Marred by Flagrant Foul Controversy and Bell's Palsy Diagnosis

Joel Embiid's 50-Point Performance Marred by Flagrant Foul Controversy and Bell's Palsy Diagnosis

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers scored a game-high 50 points in Game 3 against the New York Knicks, but controversy ensued when he was called for a flagrant foul after grabbing Mitchell Robinson's leg. Robinson left with an ankle injury, and Embiid's earlier common foul call sparked frustration. Embiid also disclosed his Bell's palsy diagnosis, highlighting the importance of understanding this temporary condition that affects facial muscles.
NBA Power Rankings for 2023-24 Season: Boston Celtics Still on Top, Minnesota Timberwolves Surge to Second Place

NBA Power Rankings for 2023-24 Season: Boston Celtics Still on Top, Minnesota Timberwolves Surge to Second Place

Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024 The Boston Celtics remain atop the NBA Power Rankings for the 2023-24 season, with Minnesota Timberwolves surging to second place after a strong performance during All-Star weekend. Denver Nuggets came out of the break in third place but are now three games behind first place.