On the latest episode of Network with Rich Kleiman, Charania breaks down the blockbuster NBA trades and moments over his career that have shaken up the league.
When it comes to the biggest NBA trade stories of the past decade, Shams Charania is almost always part of the conversation. Since bursting onto the scene in 2015, he has steadily cemented his reputation as one of the most trusted voices in basketball journalism.
It didn’t take long for Charania to establish himself among the sport’s top news-breakers.
“I remember the first big summer I covered in the NBA was when Kyrie Irving requested a trade out of Cleveland,” Charania said on the latest episode of Network with Rich Kleiman. “I think I was first on the scene, 2017. That was the first year I felt like I was really covering a mega star player who requested a trade and then went through an offseason of drama.”
While Charania’s career has been marked by major scoops, one story stands out above the rest in his mind.
“I think [the Luka Dončić trade] is the one everyone talks about, all I think about is what I’m working on right now,” he explained. “The one that I do think about a lot because it meant a lot for what was going on at the time, when Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID. That led to a lot in the world, really.”
Despite his many high-profile reports, Shams is always looking ahead: “For me, the next one is always the big one.”
From breaking blockbuster trades to covering stories that shook the league and beyond, Charania has become a central figure in modern NBA journalism. His instinct for news, coupled with an unwavering work ethic, ensures that fans never miss a beat. Be sure to catch the full conversation between Charania and Kleiman across Boardroom and Yahoo Sports platforms.
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