Baxter Holmes

Baxter Holmes is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. In an investigation published by ESPN in November 2021, allegations of racist and misogynistic conduct by Suns majority owner Robert Sarver were detailed. Holmes was part of the reporting team that covered this story.

Biography:  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32440987/phoenix-suns-robert-sarver-allegations-racism-misogyny

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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.

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Conflicts of Interest

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Recent Articles

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