‘I never expected a mob-NBA crossover’: Shams Charania on NBA gambling and how he gets the inside scoop
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NBA Insider Shams Charania joins Rich Kleiman to talk NBA rumors, inside reporting and the art of breaking the biggest news. Shams recounts his early days chasing business scoops and the lessons he learned working alongside Woj. The conversation addresses the breakneck pace of NBA news, the rise of young stars and a look at the NBA’s response to recent gambling controversies.
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(1:13) Shams Charania joins the Network
(5:42) How Shams builds relationships in the industry
(4:14pm) False about the biggest deals he revealed
(10:32pm) Will the Spurs make a trade before the deadline?
(31:44) Can Kyrie Irving return before All-Star next year?
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(35:19) Shaming the NBA’s gambling problems
Shams Charania smiles before the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
(Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
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