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The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are heating up as the NBA draft approaches. With the Phoenix Suns determined to find a trade for the 15-time All-Star, the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat have emerged as the frontrunners, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “At this point in these conversations, you’re looking at a piece [or] two away […]

It’s not a secret that there are a handful of NBA players who are not happy when ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania mentions their name in rumors. Charania is the top insider for the sport now that Adrian Wojnarowski is a general manager for the men’s basketball team at St. Bonaventure University. On Wednesday, Milwaukee […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains uncertain heading into the summer, despite public optimism surrounding his recent comments. ESPN’s Shams Charania addressed the situation on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday, emphasizing that there is a key “difference” between Antetokounmpo being open-minded about his future and actively seeking a trade. Charania made it clear […]

The New York Knicks delivered their first Eastern Conference Finals run since 2000. And pulled it off without needing a megastar like Kevin Durant. However, the Phoenix Suns star came close to joining the Knicks per a new bombshell report Thursday. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania dropped some stunning league intel before Game 1 of […]

With the shocking firing of New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, people have been speculating who made the final call on the decision, whether it was owner James Dolan or president Leon Rose. While the firing of Thibodeau by the Knicks set the basketball world ablaze, some insiders aren’t buying the team’s spin on […]

As the New York Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, the team now heads into the offseason, which could be another summer of making big changes. After the Knicks’ failed title bid, one has to wonder what moves the team will make to further improve, which is […]

The Boston Celtics are currently gearing up for what could be a franchise-altering offseason after their disappointing playoff exit vs the New York Knicks. Facing the prospect of a 2025-26 season with Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury, and motivated by the desire to reduce their payroll under new ownership, multiple familiar faces could be […]

The Golden State Warriors were sent home in the second round of the NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors put forth a good effort, but without Stephen Curry on the floor, they struggled to compete. Draymond Green and the rest of Golden State’s roster could not survive offensively without the former MVP. As […]

After nearly three decades on the sidelines, Gregg Popovich has stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, marking the end of one of the most storied tenures in NBA history. According to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Popovich’s decision was primarily driven by health concerns and the physical toll of the […]

After Jaylen Brown applauded the Orlando Magic’s effort in the Boston Celtics’ 4-1 first-round series victory, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the organization could make significant changes during the offseason. Players such as Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Brown will make more than $28 million in 2025-26. While the Celtics’ focus […]

After another first-round playoff exit, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is seemingly very much up in the air, but it may be a while before Antetokounmpo decides what his next step will be. The Bucks were knocked out of the postseason by the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday following an epic collapse in overtime, […]

The Phoenix Suns hectic offseason is officially underway. After the Suns fired Mike Budenholzer, many have wondered what Devin Booker will do. ESPN insider Shams Charania detailed the team’s adamant statement about the franchise guard. Reporting for NBA Today on the futures of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and the Suns after Mike Budenholzer became the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the struggle bus of late, losers of four straight games ahead of Sunday afternoon’s home tilt vs the Phoenix Suns. A large reason why this has occurred is the recent groin injury of LeBron James, who has been out of the lineup for over a week now. Recently, […]

When ESPN’s Shams Charania reported in early February that the Dallas Mavericks were trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, few took it seriously. The idea of the Mavs parting with a Top-5 player in exchange for the oft-injured and aging Anthony Davis seemed entirely illogical. Charania detailed the experience on The Young Man […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be looking for some more production down low and signed Mo Bamba to a 10-day deal in an attempt to get it. Shams Charania of ESPN first reported the news on Monday afternoon. “7-footer Mo Bamba has agreed to a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, Mark Bartelstein @PrioritySports and Greer […]

The Dallas Mavericks turned heads before the trade deadline after general manager Nico Harrison traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, a month later, Kyrie Irving has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. Meanwhile, newly acquired Anthony Davis’s return to the lineup hangs in the balance due to […]

The Houston Rockets are bolstering their roster ahead of the final push for the playoffs. And head coach Ime Udoka is luring in a former first round talent via NBA free agency. The franchise agreed to bring in David Roddy, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting the transaction Monday. The NBA insider Charania added further […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t complacent about their three-point shooting lineup. Head coach Joe Mazzulla will soon welcome a 39.5% shooter to the lineup with the move made after taking down the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Boston is adding 6-foot-10 forward Miles Norris, per ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. The insider shared Norris is coming from […]

Rather than taking time off, Luka Doncic dedicated his All-Star break to intense training and film study, determined to accelerate his adjustment with the Los Angeles Lakers. His commitment has already caught the attention of his teammates, coaches, and the front office, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “He has been putting in daily work on […]

When news broke that Victor Wembanyama was going to miss the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season due to blood clots in his shoulder as a result of deep vein thrombosis, it left San Antonio Spurs fans wondering about the long-term future of their franchise player. In a season filled with ups and downs, including […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had an injury-riddled season, and it showed against the Boston Celtics coming back from the All-Star break. Paul George is one of the players battling through injuries, and he’s been receiving pain-killing injections over the past few weeks so he can be on the floor. “I’m hanging in there,” George said […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline may have been the most consequential one ever, with the Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler deals only the tip of the iceberg. Senior NBA insider Shams Charania is exhausted after covering the flurry of news, via ESPN. .@ShamsCharania after the trade deadline 😭 Wildest deadline in NBA history? pic.twitter.com/nvUlttZMSO — […]

When ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania broke the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, many thought his X account had been hacked. When speaking on Get Up on Monday, Charania revealed that he thought his phone had been hacked as well, so he reacted to the trade in essentially the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks sent shockwaves through the NBA late Saturday night into early Sunday morning when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. The trade, one of the most significant midseason deals in league history, instantly became a viral moment. HoopsHype noted that Charania’s tweet […]

The Los Angeles Lakers understand that LeBron James is getting closer to retirement, and star big man Anthony Davis revealed they are preparing for life without him. Davis featured in an exclusive one-on-one interview with ESPN’s Shams Charania that was uploaded to YouTube on Friday. They discussed multiple topics such as the Lakers’ response to […]

As soon as the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards with the Charlotte Hornets, Shams Charania took to X and explained how the new Phoenix big man fits in with his team. “Suns land much-needed help at center with Richards, who’s averaged 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in nine starts this […]

The Jimmy Butler potential trade saga continues, courtesy of Shams Charania of ESPN. After stating that Butler was unhappy with the Miami Heat, it sparked a back-and-forth with Butler’s agent. Regardless, Charania doubled down on his comments and added more to the story. After Butler requested a trade from the Heat, the ESPN NBA insider […]

It has been a newsworthy Wednesday as the latest report from Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler prefers to be traded by the Feb. 6 trade deadline. While there has been a back and forth with some believing that the Heat trading Butler won’t happen, it seems that the relationship […]

In the latest saga of the trade rumors surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, the newest reporting from Shams Chrania of ESPN says that the 35-year-old “prefers” a trade before the deadline on Feb. 6. Butler has missed the last two games for the Heat with a stomach illness as the speculation has been amplified. […]

As the Miami Heat suffered a collapse Saturday night to the Orlando Magic, the team is still surrounded by trade rumors involving star Jimmy Butler. The Heat star left last Friday’s game against the Thunder with an illness as it amplified the speculation with some insight revealed about what the team has heard in possible […]

There is no doubt that there has been an ongoing odyssey involving the trade rumors surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler that started in the current time by a report from Shams Charania of ESPN. Consequently, what transpired was Butler’s agent calling out Charania for his reporting being baseless, which garnered the ESPN insider to […]

On Monday evening, the Miami Heat suffered a brutal overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons on the road, having fought back valiantly to send the game into overtime but ultimately falling short when they got there. Jimmy Butler had arguably the best game of his season so far, registering a 35-point triple double, but it […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors to mark four straight wins, 114-104, star Jimmy Butler spoke about the trade rumors and the inclusion of his agent, Bernie Lee, in the drama. Butler’s agent would call out ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania for his reporting on the forward, which said the team […]

MIAMI – There’s no doubt that the topic of conversation around the Miami Heat has been about Jimmy Butler and the trade rumors that surround him. While Butler’s latest hair color has added fuel to the fire, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before Thursday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors about putting that type of […]

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania recently shared a Jimmy Butler report involving the Miami Heat star’s agent Bernie Lee. Lee later called Charania out, but Shams responded to Butler’s agent on Thursday while speaking on ESPN, via ClutchPoints. “I 1,000 percent stand by my reporting. It’s fully vetted,” Charania said. “And as a professional, that’s […]

It was a hectic past couple of days for Miami Heat fans reading the rumors about Jimmy Butler possibly being traded by the deadline and ending his highly successful stint with the team. However, Butler’s agent would call out Shams Charania, the ESPN NBA insider who reported that Miami would be “open” to trading the […]

Jimmy Butler has been in trade rumors for the entire week, as it was reported that he’d be interested in teams that include the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and Golden State Warriors. More recently, the Phoenix Suns were added to that list, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The NBA insider went on X, formerly Twitter, […]

Depending on who you believe, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler may or may not be leaving South Beach via trade. First, NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that the team is open to offers from other teams wanting to acquire Jimmy Butler, while his agent Bernie Lee has directly refuted Shams’ reports. Now, after Adrian […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has found his name in trade rumors across the last few days and on Wednesday, Shams Charania reported that the Phoenix Suns are a team he’d be interested in joining, according to league circles in contact with Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee. Well, shortly after that report came out, Lee, who […]