Published On: Thu, Nov 6th, 2025

'I never expected a mafia-NBA crossover': Shams Charania on NBA gambling & how he gets the inside scoop

NBA insider Shams Charania joins Rich Kleiman to talk NBA rumors, insider reporting and the art of breaking major news. Shams opens up about his early days chasing trade scoops and the lessons learned from working alongside Woj. The conversation tackles the break-neck pace of NBA news, the rise of young stars and a look at the NBA’s response to its recent gambling controversies.

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(1:13) Shams Charania joins the Network

(5:42) How Shams builds relationships in the industry

(16:14) Shams on the biggest trades he's revealed

(22:32) Will Spurs make a trade before the deadline?

(31:44) Can Kyrie Irving return before All-Star next year?

(35:19) Shams on the NBA gambling issues

Shams Charania smiles before the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Six of the 2025 NBA Finals. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
Shams Charania smiles before the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Six 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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