Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Los Angeles Lakers. He has previously worked as an NBA editor at ESPN.com and has stops at ESPN Los Angeles, FOX Sports, and Grantland. Buha is a native of Los Angeles and graduated from USC.

Biography:  https://dev-epsilon.theathletic.com/author/jovan-buha/

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 has shown bias in describing the final minutes of a game between the Lakers and Warriors as 'bizarre' without providing any evidence.
  • The author quotes LeBron James stating that he was not given clarification on why his 3-pointer was overturned during a review, but no sources are mentioned.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • [The Lakers snapped their 11-game losing streak against the Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs.](https://theathletic.com/5455106/2024/04/28/lakers-nuggets-game-4-lebron-james/) [However, they are now down 3-1 in the series and have given themselves a 'lifeline'.](https://theathletic.com/5455106/2024/04/28/lakers-nuggets-game-4-lebron-james/)

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author describes the final minutes of a game as 'bizarre' without providing any evidence.
  • The author quotes LeBron James stating that he was not given clarification on why his 3-pointer was overturned during a review, but no sources are mentioned.

Recent Articles

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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 Secure Crucial Victory: LeBron and Davis Lead 3-1 Deficit Fightback Against Nuggets

Lakers Secure Crucial Victory: LeBron and Davis Lead 3-1 Deficit Fightback Against Nuggets

Broke On: Sunday, 28 April 2024 The Lakers secured a crucial 119-108 victory over the Nuggets in Game 4, ending their 11-game losing streak with star players LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the charge. With a series deficit of 3-1, they must continue performing strongly to advance in the NBA playoffs.
Lakers' Late Comeback Falls Short in Thrilling Warriors Showdown at Crypto.com Arena

Lakers' Late Comeback Falls Short in Thrilling Warriors Showdown at Crypto.com Arena

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers faced off in a highly anticipated game on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, with the final 2 minutes of play taking over 20 minutes to complete due to multiple replay reviews and shot clock malfunctions. The game was tied with less than two minutes remaining when LeBron James hit a corner three-pointer that put the Lakers within four points of the Warriors. However, officials reviewed whether James had stepped on the line with one foot during his shot, ultimately nullifying it and leaving the Lakers struggling to keep up.