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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 […]

The latest on LeBron James’ possible retirement comes courtesy of ESPN’s Shams Charania. He spoke to Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take about James’ potential plan following this season. “[LeBron James] is going to be 40 years old next month,” Charania said. “My sense is next season could potentially be his last season in […]

The Boston Celtics are rich with talent, and the rich could be getting richer sooner than expected. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who underwent surgery this offseason following a rare leg injury, could reportedly make his season debut in December. On Tuesday afternoon, NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that the Latvian big man is healing ahead […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson isn’t close to making a return within the next couple of months. After seeing the Knicks trade Julius Randle for Karl-Anthony Towns, many wondered the kind of role Robinson would have in 2024-25 after missing the start of the regular season due to two ankle procedures that plagued him […]

Earlier this week, the Orlando Magic helped solidify their frontcourt depth for the future by signing Wendell Carter Jr. to a three year, $59 million contract extension. The news was reported by Shams Charania on X (formerly Twitter), who recently inked a new contract of his own with sports giant ESPN after leaving Stadium and […]

What would the ShamWow guy say about the latest escalation in the Shams-Woj saga? Probably something along the lines of, “Wow! The Shams-Woj rivalry holds 20 times its weight… in beef!” Because the juicy history between these two involves almost as many twists and as much hand-wringing as the infomercial towel their names together (sort […]

Roughly one month after the shocking retirement of longtime NBA journalist Adrian Wojnarowki, ESPN has ended its hiring process to find his replacement. After thorough consideration, the company has hired Shams Charania from The Athletic. After multiple reports claimed that Charania had become ESPN’s top option, the reporter broke the news on Oct. 7 through […]

With Adrian Wojnarowski’s abrupt exit from ESPN to become the general manager of St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball team, the race to find his replacement is heating up, per the NYpost. While NBA fans may assume Shams Charania is the obvious choice to fill the void, industry insiders suggest Chris Haynes could just as easily step […]

On Wednesday morning, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski shocked the sports world by announcing that he would be leaving the program after a career that spanned multiple decades. Wojnarowski has established himself as the number one source for breaking news in the NBA over the years, being the first to report some of the biggest […]

Renowned NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski shocked the sports world with his retirement from ESPN on Wednesday. As ESPN searches for Wojnarowski’s replacement, Pat McAfee already has a nomination in place. McAfee endorsed The Athletic’s Shams Charania to take over the role. His argument contained his usually funny bits, like calling Charania incredibly handsome and that […]

NBA insider Shams Charania is set to be featured in NBA 2K25, per NBA 2K’s X, formerly Twitter, account. He has emerged as one of the most popular and trusted insiders in the NBA. Charania’s reporting is well-known among fans and now he will be apart of the NBA 2K franchise. BREAKING: Sources (ourselves) tell […]

In the ever-volatile landscape of the NBA, rumors and speculations about player trades are as common as slam dunks and three-pointers. Recently, trade rumors surrounding Brandon Ingram, the star forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, garnered significant attention. However, a notable update from Shams Charania on the Pat McAfee Show has shed new light on […]

The Utah Jazz have been receiving several calls about the availability of Lauri Markkanen. So far, the team has stood firm not dealing him though. Mike Miller recently shared where he thinks Markkanen will end up, and his doubling down take shocked Shams Charania. While talking about Markkanen on The OGs podcast, Miller mentioned the […]

Miami Heat legend and three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem took exception to popular NBA insider Shams Charania’s recent snubbing of Bam Adebayo in his Defensive Player of the Year ballot. While guesting in Haslem’s podcast, which he hosts with another ex-Heat Mike Miller, Charania revealed that he voted for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert […]

Folks across the United States of America were dealt a shock on Sunday when it was announced that Joe Biden was withdrawing from the U.S. Presidential race. Perhaps what was more shocking was that well-known NBA insider Shams Charania was the guy who ended up breaking the news for a lot of folks. Charania has […]

NBA and sports reporter Shams Charania is getting a ton of flack online for posting on X about President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race. In a strange twist of fate, Charania was actually completely correct, as Biden announced he is not seeking a second term as President of the United States. That […]

Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers fired Darvin Ham earlier this offseason, the team has found themselves being heavily linked to JJ Redick as their top target to replace him. That changed on Thursday morning, though, when Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Lakers were making a big push for UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2023-24 season came to a close, the writing was already on the wall: Darvin Ham wouldn’t be making it to the 2024-25 season. So when Ham was fired shortly after LA’s five-game Playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, it came as a surprise to no one, and […]

It’s no secret that Bronny James’ freshman season didn’t go as planned, as he averaged 4.8 points a game after recovering from cardiac arrest. The 19-year-old’s surprise decision to leave USC men’s basketball for the NBA Draft—and the transfer portal if he decides against turning pro—has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world, with some NBA […]

It is looking like when Team USA competes in the 2024 Paris Olympics come this summer, there is a strong possibility that Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving could be on the squad. While it is not official, The Athletic’s NBA insider in Shams Charania was on FanDuel’s show “Run it Back” where he talked about […]

Bradley Beal’s first season with the Phoenix Suns has been filled with injuries, and he picked up yet another in the Suns’ 130-125 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Beal injured his left hamstring yet again early in this one, and Shams Charania provided a somewhat murky update on his status in the […]

The 2023-24 Sacramento Kings are one of the best teams in the NBA right now at 8-4, with stars like De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, and The Athletic’s NBA insider Shams Charania thinks that makes them a legit trade destination. However, Lou Williams, who played 16 NBA seasons, doesn’t think many players will be happy […]

The NBA Draft is essentially the Super Bowl for NBA insiders Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania. They have been in a bitter feud for years at their rival companies, and take any opportunity to subtly dunk on each other. When the second pick in the draft was announced as Brandon Miller, a major weeks-long internet […]

The Miami Heat’s backs are against the wall for only the second time in this year’s playoffs. But this time, the end of their blistering postseason run may be imminent, as Jimmy Butler and company have found it difficult coping with the sheer talent and cohesion of the Denver Nuggets team. But a series isn’t […]

Despite the fact that LeBron James has recently been linked to a sensational summer move to the Dallas Mavericks, the fact of the matter is that the Los Angeles Lakers are still currently operating under the presumption that the four-time NBA champ will be back in LA next season. As such, the front office has […]

There has been some real buzz surrounding LeBron James potentially hanging it up this summer after the Los Angeles Lakers were utterly embarrassed by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. This does not come as a complete shock considering how James is already turning 39 this year and the fact that he has […]

At this point, there is no doubt that the Los Angeles Lakers will do everything they can to sign Austin Reaves to an extension this summer. The 24-year-old has emerged as perhaps the biggest bargain in the NBA right now, with Reaves set to pocket just $1.6 million this season. Well, thanks to his breakout […]

Ja Morant shocked the basketball world yet again on Monday after deciding to flash a gun on an IG Live feed. For reasons unknown, the Memphis Grizzlies superstar did the exact same thing that got him suspended earlier in the season. Clearly, Morant did not learn his lesson the first time around. The Grizzlies have […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr couldn’t be bothered by the fact that Shams Charania is in the “lineup sharing business.” He even got jokes for the popular NBA newsbreaker. On Monday, Charania broke the news that the Warriors are planning to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 of their playoff series with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won a thrilling Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors, highlighted by a dominant performance from Anthony Davis. NBA insider Shams Charania believes if the Lakers can get the Game 1 version of Anthony Davis and LeBron James continues to be the player the world knows he is, the Lakers can […]

Renowned NBA insider Shams Charania is now under fire for his controversial tweet where he reported that there is no way the Memphis Grizzlies would bring back Dillon Brooks next season. Early on Tuesday, the whole NBA Twitter went buzzing when it was revealed that the Grizzlies have made the decision not to bring back […]

There is a growing dilemma for hardcore football fans on NFL Draft Night. Do they keep their Twitter notifications on and get minute-to-minute scoops in order to fully understand what just happened in the midst of all the chaos? Or do they go safe and turn them off so they can enjoy the spectacle spoiler-free. […]

If it weren’t the playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo probably wouldn’t be playing. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has been dealing with a nagging back injury which forced him to miss Games 2 and 3 of their NBA Playoffs first-round series against the Miami Heat. He played through the pain in Game 5, but unfortunately for the Bucks, […]

Austin Reaves was quite a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers in their Game 1 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. As a matter of fact, it was the second-year guard who carried LA to a 128-112 victory over Ja Morant and the No. 2 seed Grizzlies on Sunday. NBA guru Shams Charania has shared his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers face a tough test in the opening round of the playoffs when they battle Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Facing a surging Suns side is already a major challenge in itself, but unfortunately for Clippers fans, the absence of Paul George due to injury will make […]

It’s been a tough season off the court for Russell Westbrook — to say the least — and according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, there might not be a happy resolution on the horizon for the Utah Jazz guard. The Utah Jazz have not bought out Westbrook after he was traded from the Los Angeles […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are bracing themselves for life without Zion Williamson. The All-Star forward is now expected to be sidelined for a relatively significant period after suffering a hamstring injury during New Orleans’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. At the moment, things aren’t looking very good for the Pelicans’ cornerstone superstar. NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through a rough patch right now. The team has lost four out of its last five games, and just recently, Anthony Davis, arguably its best player, went down with a right foot injury. To make matters worse for the Lakers, they have very few assets at their disposal to […]