Kellan Olson

Kellan Olson is an editor on ArizonaSports.com and the website's beat writer for the Phoenix Suns. He is also a co-host of the Empire of the Suns podcast. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 2014, he began extensively covering the Suns on BrightSideOfTheSun.com before joining ArizonaSports.com two years later. He has a strong interest in the University of Arizona's basketball team and enjoys receiving photos of dogs on Twitter @KellanOlson.

Biography:  https://arizonasports.com/story/author/kolson/

72%

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

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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

70%

Examples:

  • The phrasing 'spiraling was imminent' suggests a strong negative slant towards the Suns.
  • The statement 'Suns fans scoffed at the mere suggestion of that label now' implies disapproval of the team and its performance.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is an editor and beat writer for ArizonaSports.com and covers the Phoenix Suns, which could potentially lead to a conflict of interest when writing negative articles about the team.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article also mentions that 'Anthony Edwards is the most impactful player in the series so far', yet it also states that 'the Suns have no answer or resistance from him'. This could be interpreted as a contradiction, but it's more likely just highlighting his significant impact on the games.
  • The article states both that 'Anthony Edwards finished the game with 36 points' and 'Minnesota clawed to a productive opening twelve minutes and had six players with between 12-18 points at the end of the third quarter.', which could be seen as contradictory.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The phrases 'It was just a matter of waiting to see if the Suns could sustain that, knowing in all likelihood they would not.' and 'The Suns did not.' may be misleading as they seem to imply a certainty about the outcome that might not have been supported by the game's actual progression.

Recent Articles

Anthony Edwards' Impressive Performance Leads Minnesota Timberwolves to 3-0 NBA Playoff Lead over Phoenix Suns

Anthony Edwards' Impressive Performance Leads Minnesota Timberwolves to 3-0 NBA Playoff Lead over Phoenix Suns

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Anthony Edwards' 36-point performance and Timberwolves' 50-28 rebounding advantage have given them a commanding 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA playoffs. Six Timberwolves scored in double digits, showcasing their depth and team effort. The Suns struggle to contain Edwards and Minnesota's dominance.