Introducing the 2026 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game roster featuring Shams Charania, Jeremy Lin, and others

NBA Celebrity Game Kicks Off All-Star Weekend The NBA Celebrity Game has become a staple of All-Star Weekend, starting the celebrations on Friday night. This year’s lineup features 22 participants, including an NBA owner, a notable sports reporter, a few NFL stars, and, um, a 38-year-old guy who isn’t really in the spotlight much and, […]
The effect of Shams Charania’s leading role at ESPN on his personal life

Shams Charania Reflects on the Challenges of Being a 24/7 Insider ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania recently opened up about the demanding nature of his job, revealing the toll it takes on his personal life. During a discussion about work-life balance with fellow ESPN reporters Jeremy Sharp, MLB Insider Jeff Passan, and NFL Insider Adam […]
Jimmy Butler wants out of Miami Heat, according to Shams

Jimmy Butler wants out of Miami, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Christmas Day. Charania's story is nuanced, saying Butler hasn't “officially requested” a trade but is considered “ready to leave.” This follows a report two weeks ago via Charania that the Heat were “open to accepting” an offer for six-time All-Star Butler and that Butler […]
Jimmy Butler’s agent and Shams Charania are beefing in the media over new trade rumors

The NBA trade season begins Dec. 15, when newly signed players can be traded, but that means Shams Charania is working overtime. The longtime NBA insider is in his first season at ESPN as the replacement for legendary Adrian Wojnarowski and reported earlier this week that his first big name would hit the market. According […]
Jimmy Butler’s agent goes scorched earth on Shams Charania

Jimmy Butler's agent is pushing back against what he calls “bullish reports” about teams willing to trade the Heat star this season. Posted by Agent Barney Lee Series of posts on X This comes in response to a report from ESPN's NBA Insider Shams Charania, which suggests Butler has hinted to league officials that Butler […]
ESPN Saves Their A** By Bringing In NBA Insider Shams Charania Following Adrian Wojnarowski Retirement

It's hard to compete on Disney's money — The Athletic found that out perfectly. Because just as a top sports media figure signed with ESPN to become their senior NBA insider, their very own Shams Charania is no longer theirs. (Related: Netflix's documentary series 'Starting 5' gets a sneak peek, and it looks totally lit) […]
Sports fans find out about Joe Biden dropping out from Shams Charania

NBA insider Shams Charania took a break from his basketball scoop coverage to inform his X followers that President Joe Biden is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. And many users said that this was how they found out about the shocking news. Charania, 30 years old, wrote on his account 1:50pm: “Joe […]
Star NBA insider Shams Charania a looming free agent

With NBA free agency nearly over, it’s time for one of the league’s top insiders to hit the market. Sources told The Post that Shams Charania’s contracts with The Athletic, now owned by The New York Times, Stadium and FanDuel are all set to expire within the next month or two. Charania, who just turned […]
Shams Charania dances around Pat McAfee’s Kay Adams question

Pat McAfee was looking for inside information on one of the NBA’s biggest insiders. ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ host asked Shams Charania if he was dating Kaye Adams after The Athletic reporter appeared gifted Adams gives away sneakers on Valentine’s Dayrevealed in a YouTube exclusive on her FanDuel TV show “Up & Adams.” Charania danced […]