Jerry Zgoda,

Jerry Zgoda is a sports journalist who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for the Star Tribune. He provides in-depth analysis and breaking news related to the team, as well as coverage of other sporting events such as basketball and hockey games. In his writing, Zgoda often highlights key players and matchups, while also providing context for fans about rules or strategies. He has been covering sports for the Star Tribune since at least 2024.

Biography:  https://www.startribune.com/jerry-zgoda/6134712/

95%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • In the article titled 'Timberwolves-Mavericks matchup chart: Position by position, with a prediction', Jerry Zgoda provides a balanced view of the matchup between the Timberwolves and Mavericks. He includes statistics for both teams and highlights key players on each side.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • In all of the articles provided, there is no evidence of conflicts of interest on Jerry Zgoda's part.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In the article titled 'Luka Doncic shows Timberwolves why he’s the best scorer in the NBA', Jerry Zgoda mentions that despite his injured knee, Doncic played 41 minutes and had a strong fourth-quarter performance. However, in another article titled 'Timberwolves-Mavericks matchup chart: Position by position, with a prediction', he states that the Mavericks rank sixth in postseason defensive rating (110.6). This could be interpreted as a contradiction since it seems unlikely that Doncic could have played for so long and performed strongly if the Mavericks' defense was truly elite.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • There are no examples of deceptive practices in any of the articles provided by Jerry Zgoda.

Recent Articles

Luka Doncic Leads Dallas Mavericks to Victory in Western Conference Finals Opener: Three-Point Struggles and Star Performances

Luka Doncic Leads Dallas Mavericks to Victory in Western Conference Finals Opener: Three-Point Struggles and Star Performances

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks, known for their three-point shooting prowess, faced limitations and still emerged victorious with Luka Doncic's game-high 33 points and key defensive contributions from Jaden McDaniels. The Timberwolves relied on Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards but struggled with inconsistent performances. Rebounding was a factor, as the Mavericks' young big men outperformed Minnesota's Rudy Gobert and Towns.
2024 NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks - A Historic Matchup with Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic Leading the Charge

2024 NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks - A Historic Matchup with Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic Leading the Charge

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 In the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks face off in the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2002. The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards' defensive prowess, shocked Denver in Round 2 after a slow start. Luka Doncic and the consistent Mavericks finished third in the Western Conference with a record of 56-26. The series begins on May 22 at Target Center.
Timberwolves Dominate Nuggets in Western Conference Semifinals: 2-0 Lead and Season-Low 80 Points for Denver

Timberwolves Dominate Nuggets in Western Conference Semifinals: 2-0 Lead and Season-Low 80 Points for Denver

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Kyle Anderson's defensive prowess and dominant play, took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets with a 106-80 victory. The Nuggets' stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray struggled, scoring only 16 points and eight points respectively. The Timberwolves are now 6-0 in the postseason and show no signs of slowing down.