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Shams Charania on phone

Shams Charania clowned for checking phone during NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

"Don't quit your day job" is a phrase thrown around often these days, but in this instance, it is incredibly true.

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 14, 2026 0
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers trolled ESPN's Shams Charania over his Giannis Antetokounmpo reporting.

Doc Rivers trolls Shams Charania over Giannis Antetokounmpo reporting

"He did inform me that he's going to put Shams on the trading block today and he's just going to listen to offers."

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 6, 2026 0
Charles Barkley calls out ESPN during technical difficulties in an interview with Shams Charania on 'Inside the NBA'. Credit: ESPN

Charles Barkley urges ESPN to ‘pay your bills’ amid ‘Inside the NBA’ technical difficulties

"ESPN, pay your bills, man. Pay your bills. I know times are tough."  

By Matt Clapp OnJan 29, 2026 0
On 'First Take,' ESPN's Shams Charania responded to a claim from Jimmy Butler's agent that he fabricated a report.

Shams Charania to play in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

"I'm a shooter, I can handle the ball and a I can make my floaters."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 28, 2026 0
Adam Schefter, Jeff Passan, Shams Charania

Adam Schefter reveals what goes down on the ESPN insiders text chain

"I've often discussed a lot of news with Woj. Shams has called me a couple of times and asked me some questions."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 13, 2025 0
Woj and Shams

Shams Charania congratulates Adrian Wojnarowski on receiving Curt Gowdy Media Award

"I will always cherish our time working together." 

By Reice Shipley OnSep 4, 2025 0
Shams Charania reports on Malik Beasley

Shams Charania offers misleading report on Malik Beasley’s status amid federal gambling probe

It is the second instance this summer of incomplete reporting by Charania around probes by the U.S. Attorney's office into sports gambling.

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 25, 2025 0
Mark Cuban reveals how Shams Charania was his "guy" for NBA intel and helped facilitate the Kyrie Irving trade through agent relationships.

Mark Cuban: Shams Charania was ‘big help’ getting Kyrie Irving to Dallas

"Shams is my guy."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 20, 2025 0
Shams Charania admits he's walked out on dates to report NBA news.

Shams Charania admits insiderdom has forced him to walk out on dates

"My friends don't really like me."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 9, 2025 0
Shams Charania on Terry Rozier

Shams Charania called out for reporting on federal investigation into NBA guard Terry Rozier

“Terry Rozier, as of right now, has been cleared."

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 15, 2025 0
Following Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement, Chris Haynes, Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst stand out as potential lead NBA insiders at ESPN.

Brian Windhorst explains why NBA news only breaks through a select few

“He may be the first call, but he didn’t fall backwards into being the first call. He worked to get himself there.”

By Sam Neumann OnJul 11, 2025 0
ESPN's Shams Charania is facing criticism for overhyping the 2025 NBA offseason.

Shams Charania faces criticism for overhyping 2025 NBA offseason

So much for the "most craziest ever" NBA offseason.

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 1, 2025 0
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Building ESPN’s perfect NBA Draft coverage

Pat McAfee and Shams Charania

Pat McAfee calls out ESPN ‘suits’ who ‘didn’t want’ Shams Charania

"...I know there's potential suits watching this show in their offices somewhere, you didn't want Shams to be your guy, OK? Shams is the guy."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 25, 2025 0
Kevin Durant learning of a trade while he was on stage at Fanatics Fest.

Kevin Durant learned he was traded while on stage at Fanatics Fest

This news came at quite the time for Durant.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 22, 2025 0
Shams Charania shares his respect for Woj as a mentor.

Shams Charania misses ‘great mentor’ Adrian Wojnarowski

"He was a great mentor to me. Taught me a lot. Made me better on a daily basis."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 14, 2025 0
Shams Charania NBA offseason prediction

Shams Charania predicts ‘most craziest ever’ NBA offseason

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania has gone on record to say that the upcoming offseason could be one for the history books.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 27, 2025 0
Brian Windhorst on the set of Hoop Streams during game four of the 2024 NBA Finals.

Brian Windhorst: Modern NBA architecture has led to reduced storytelling

"Part of the reason why storytelling isn't as good as it used to be is because of the physical architecture that has changed within the NBA."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 11, 2025 0
Shams Charania discusses reporting the Luka Dončić trade. Photo Credit: The Young Man And The Three Podcast/YouTube.

Shams Charania on response to his Luka Dončić trade break: ‘My phone was malfunctioning. It was overheating.’

The mass reaction to Charania's Dončić's news overheated his phone.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 9, 2025 0
LeBron James during an April 30, 2025 playoff game.

Shams Charania expects LeBron James to play ‘at least another NBA season,’ great news for the NBA’s new media partners

"There's no expectation for LeBron James to retire."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 1, 2025 0
Shams Charania discusses reporting the Luka Dončić trade. Photo Credit: The Young Man And The Three Podcast/YouTube.

Shams Charania on reporting Luka Dončić trade: ‘My hands were shaking’

"Like, you don't even have time to prep for it."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 13, 2025 0
Adrian Wojnarowski dismissed his former NBA insider life after learning about the Luka Dončić trade, choosing instead to go to bed instead.

Adrian Wojnarowski was unfazed by Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis blockbuster

He went to bed and shut off his phone.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 25, 2025 0
ESPN's Shams Charania

Shams Charania feeling no burnout as lead ESPN NBA insider: ‘I have so much left to prove to myself’

"I feel like I'm just getting started."

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 13, 2025 0
Shams Charania on The Pat McAfee Show

Shams Charania bolts in middle of ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ appearance to break NBA trade

"I got to go guys."

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 4, 2025 0
Pat McAfee used Shams Charania's Luka Doncic scoop to take a victory lap on the ESPN insider's behalf.

Pat McAfee takes victory lap against Shams Charania’s ‘haters’ at ESPN

"Some people probably had a little bit of a question, 'Why are we bringing in Shams Charania? It should be me.'"

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 3, 2025 0

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