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2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Rosters: Mustard, GloRilla, and More Set to Hit the Court
Shams Charania is also set to make his debut.
Shams Charania to Play in 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: ‘I’m a Shooter, I Can Handle the Ball’
The ESPN insider confirmed he’ll trade breaking news for buckets in the Celebrity Game during All-Star Weekend.

Shams Charania Joining ESPN as Senior NBA Insider
Charania was offered deals from NBC, Overtime, Turner and more.

Shams Charania Being Pursued by NBC and ESPN Following Woj's Retirement Announcement
Shams and Woj are considered by many in the sports world to have the only "real" rivalry in sports journalism.

Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania’s Relationship Is Similar to Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, Says NBA Officials
Shams used to work with Woj at Yahoo Sports before they both went their seperate ways to the Athletic and ESPN.

Dillon Brooks’ Agent Fires Shots at Shams Charania: 'Leader of Spreading False News and Attacking Players'
Mike George, agent of Dillon Brooks, disputes Shams Charania's report that the Grizzlies told his client he will "not be brought back under any circumstances.”

Kevin Durant Requests Trade From Brooklyn Nets
NBA insiders Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski took to Twitter on Thursday to report that Kevin Durant has requested to be traded from the Nets.

NBA Insider Shams Charania Returns to Talk Harden, Giannis, Trade Rumors + More: Listen to Load Management
The Athletic and Stadium's NBA insider Shams Charania joined the Load Management crew to recap NBA free agency and talk what deals didn't get done.

2020 NBA Draft Winners and Losers
Two rounds and five hours later, we give you 13 winners and losers from the 2020 NBA Draft.

Exclusive: NBA Insider Shams Charania Re-Signing With The Athletic
One of the most prominent newsbreakers in sports media confirmed to Complex Sports that he's re-signing with The Athletic after talking to other outlets.

Here's a Glimpse of What Life Will Be Like in NBA Orlando Bubble When Season Restarts
A memo and handbook provided by the NBA gives a very specific look at what life will be like for players when the season resumes in Orlando.

Lakers Have Reportedly Shown Interest in Bradley Beal at 'Different Points'
Bradley Beal has sparked interest from many NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, who have reportedly shown interest at "different points."

NBA Insider Shams Charania Talks NBA Return, Giannis Free Agency: Listen to Ep. 29 'Load Management'
Insider Shams Charania from The Athletic and Stadium joined the Load Management crew to talk about the NBA's return and the future free agency of superstars.