Rob Mahoney

Rob Mahoney is a senior writer for The Ringer, where he covers the NBA. He previously wrote about the league for Sports Illustrated and has also contributed to GQ, Grantland, and The Classical. His writing focuses on basketball analysis and culture, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of sports and media.

Biography:  https://www.theringer.com/authors/rob-mahoney

91%

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 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

98%

Examples:

  • Kristaps Porzingis Is an Existential Threat to the Mavericks
  • The Sacramento Kings Double Down With DeMar DeRozan

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Doncic took advantage of Gobert switching onto him, leaving him on an island against the league's leading scorer 40 feet from the basket.
  • Kristaps Porzingis was the single most efficient post scorer in the NBA this season

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • DeRozan makes sure that a shot goes up and manages to capitalize even on his more difficult, off-balance, and heavily contested looks.
  • He's a better passer now, not just in orchestrating plays but in facilitating them.
  • The author describes Luka Doncic as 'destroying any mismatch.'
  • The author states that 'no defender on the floor, award-winning or otherwise, has it in their power to stop him.'

Recent Articles

DeMar DeRozan Joins Sacramento Kings in Major NBA Sign-and-Trade Deal: Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs Also Involved

DeMar DeRozan Joins Sacramento Kings in Major NBA Sign-and-Trade Deal: Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs Also Involved

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 DeMar DeRozan joins the Sacramento Kings in a three-team NBA sign-and-trade deal involving the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. The Kings hope this move, along with other veteran additions, will lead them back to the playoffs after being eliminated in last season's play-in tournament.
Boston Celtics Secure Game 1 of NBA Finals with Defensive Masterclass and Jaylen Brown's Impressive Performance

Boston Celtics Secure Game 1 of NBA Finals with Defensive Masterclass and Jaylen Brown's Impressive Performance

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 In the 2024 NBA Finals opener, the Boston Celtics outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 89-85, marking their first postseason win with under 90 points allowed. Jaylen Brown led Boston with a standout 22-point performance and aggressive tone. Kristaps Porzingis returned for Dallas but couldn't prevent the loss, scoring 20 points in limited minutes. The Celtics look poised to take an early series lead as they head into Game 2.
Luka Doncic Sinks Game-Winning 3-Pointer, Secures Dallas Mavericks' 2-0 Lead Over Minnesota Timberwolves

Luka Doncic Sinks Game-Winning 3-Pointer, Secures Dallas Mavericks' 2-0 Lead Over Minnesota Timberwolves

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Luka Doncic clinches Game 2 of the Western Conference finals with a buzzer-beating triple-double, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 2-0 series advantage over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic outshines Rudy Gobert's defense with eight career three-pointers made against him, while Jaden McDaniels puts up a valiant effort for the Timberwolves. The intense series continues in Game 3.