Shams Charania

Shams Charania

Senior Insider, NBA

Shams Charania is the Senior NBA Insider for The Athletic. He is also an NBA analyst for Stadium. From 2015-18, Shams was the national NBA Insider for Yahoo Sports.

Shams Charania is the Senior NBA Insider for The Athletic. He is also an NBA analyst for Stadium. From 2015-18, Shams was the national NBA Insider for Yahoo Sports.

Hawks trade Dejounte Murray to Pelicans for 2 first-round picks: Sources

Hawks trade Dejounte Murray to Pelicans for 2 first-round picks: Sources

Murray averaged 22.5 points, a career-high 6.4 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals on 36.3 percent shooting from 3-point range last season.

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The hoops case for the Lakers' Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency

The hoops case for the Lakers' Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency

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Immanuel Quickley intends to return to Raptors on 5-year, $175 million deal: Source

Immanuel Quickley intends to return to Raptors on 5-year, $175 million deal: Source

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Best picks of the NBA Draft so far, plus Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo contract news

Best picks of the NBA Draft so far, plus Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo contract news

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Jimmy Butler to play out existing Heat contract, won’t sign extension with any team: Sources

Jimmy Butler to play out existing Heat contract, won’t sign extension with any team: Sources

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Bam Adebayo, Heat intend to reach 3-year, $166 million max extension: Sources

Bam Adebayo, Heat intend to reach 3-year, $166 million max extension: Sources

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How the Nova Knicks went all in, stole the NBA Draft's spotlight

How the Nova Knicks went all in, stole the NBA Draft's spotlight

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Nets trade Mikal Bridges to Knicks, per sources: Why he's the star New York needs

Nets trade Mikal Bridges to Knicks, per sources: Why he's the star New York needs

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The Bounce: Prospects to consider on NBA Draft Eve

The Bounce: Prospects to consider on NBA Draft Eve

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How often do NBA lottery picks hit? Plus, Cavaliers hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach

How often do NBA lottery picks hit? Plus, Cavaliers hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach

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Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources

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Why JJ Redick alone won't fix the Lakers, plus the Thunder follow Boston's model

Why JJ Redick alone won't fix the Lakers, plus the Thunder follow Boston's model

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Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Thunder for Josh Giddey: What the deal signifies for both teams

Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Thunder for Josh Giddey: What the deal signifies for both teams

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Inside the Lakers' decision to hire JJ Redick and how he shapes their future

Inside the Lakers' decision to hire JJ Redick and how he shapes their future

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Lakers, JJ Redick agree to 4-year deal to become next head coach: Sources

Lakers, JJ Redick agree to 4-year deal to become next head coach: Sources

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Klay Thompson to join Team Bahamas in Houston for Olympic training camp: Sources

Klay Thompson to join Team Bahamas in Houston for Olympic training camp: Sources

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Should Luka Dončić have fouled out of Game 3? Plus, more on Jerry West's legacy

Should Luka Dončić have fouled out of Game 3? Plus, more on Jerry West's legacy

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Lakers, JJ Redick to meet again about head-coaching job: Sources

Lakers, JJ Redick to meet again about head-coaching job: Sources

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Caitlin Clark left off U.S. Olympic team; A'Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi headline roster

Caitlin Clark left off U.S. Olympic team; A'Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi headline roster

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Mavericks have few comeback hopes vs. Celtics. Plus, Caitlin Clark's Olympic snub

Mavericks have few comeback hopes vs. Celtics. Plus, Caitlin Clark's Olympic snub

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Inside the Celtics' stunning Game 1 win. Plus, Wolves' ownership grows + 'Clipped' review

Inside the Celtics' stunning Game 1 win. Plus, Wolves' ownership grows + 'Clipped' review

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Michael Bloomberg agrees to join Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez Timberwolves ownership group: Sources

Michael Bloomberg agrees to join Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez Timberwolves ownership group: Sources

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The three NBA Finals matchups to watch. Plus, Lakers can hire college champ as coach

The three NBA Finals matchups to watch. Plus, Lakers can hire college champ as coach

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Lakers, UConn's Dan Hurley in contact about head-coaching job: Sources

Lakers, UConn's Dan Hurley in contact about head-coaching job: Sources

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Five things the Celtics need to win the Finals. Plus, the Lakers' new best-case scenario

Five things the Celtics need to win the Finals. Plus, the Lakers' new best-case scenario

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