Shams Charania (/ ˈ ʃ ɑː m z / SHAHMZ; born April 1, 1994) is an American sports reporter for ESPN, where he covers the NBA. He previously worked for The Athletic, Stadium and FanDuel TV.

In 2003, while attending Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta, Shams got an opportunity to work as an Assistant Manager at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Chamblee, Georgia.

Oct 10, 2024 · Just weeks after ESPN basketball reporter Adrian Wojnarowski shocked the sports world by announcing his retirement from journalism, ESPN scooped up Woj's main rival and one-time protege,...

Oct 7, 2024 · Shams Charania is heading to ESPN to serve as the network's lead NBA insider, he announced on X — the website formerly known as Twitter — on Monday afternoon. Charania...

Oct 7, 2024 · ESPN is officially hiring Shams Charania as the network's new Senior NBA Insider, he announced on Monday. Charania will take over the role after Adrian Wojnarowski retired from news breaking...

Oct 7, 2024 · NBA insider Shams Charania is leaving The Athletic to join ESPN, he said Monday. Charania’s move came after longtime NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski retired from his role with ESPN in...

Oct 7, 2024 · In a significant shift within the NBA media landscape, Shams Charania has officially joined ESPN as their Senior NBA Insider, replacing his former mentor and long-time rival, Adrian Wojnarowski.

Oct 7, 2024 · Shams Charania announced he has joined ESPN "as the company's Senior NBA Insider" (X, 10/7). At 30 years old, Charania "is the youngest lead news breaker in ESPN history." Charania has previously worked at The Athletic and Stadium, but …

Oct 8, 2024 · Shams Charania has emerged as one of the leading voices in breaking NBA news. Known for his dedication and quick reporting, Charania has been a key figure in sports media, with a career marked by impressive achievements.