Shams Charania

@shamscharania

ESPN Senior NBA Insider

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Kings reportedly trading Nique Clifford to Thunder for two second-round picks

Clifford reportedly heads to Oklahoma City after averaging 8.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game as a rookie.

3 Sources, 16h ago, first seen 16h ago

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Warriors reportedly aren't paying Kristaps Porzingis, citing lack of services

Golden State can trade his $20 million contract before February 11 as Porzingis reportedly leans toward ending his NBA career.

10 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

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Thunder schedule Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 retirement for Feb. 7, 2027

The ceremony is set for a home game against the New York Knicks at Paycom Center.

16 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

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Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended one game for elbowing Bryce McGowens in the head

The NBA said the elbow was intentional and came during Saturday's game against the Pelicans; Flemings' suspension is without pay.

3 Sources, 7d ago, updated 7d ago

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Thunder reportedly reverse their plan to sign Ochai Agbaji

Oklahoma City is reportedly reevaluating its open roster spot after losing Chet Holmgren for more than two months.

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4 Sources, 8d ago, first seen 8d ago

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Chet Holmgren expected to miss eight to 10 weeks with small right patellar tendon tear

The Thunder's Chet Holmgren underwent treatment Friday to address the injury.

14 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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Ja Morant Suffers Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Out at Least 4 Weeks

Shams Charania, citing sources, identifies the left hamstring; another post places the injury in Morant’s first game against Memphis.

13 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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Thunder reportedly signing Ochai Agbaji to fill open roster spot

Daniel Bell of BlackSportsOnline says Agbaji averaged 5.1 points and 2.3 rebounds across 62 games last season.

8 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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Tyrese Haliburton reportedly has a left hamstring strain, will miss time

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Haliburton and Pacers doctors were working out a timeline for his absence.

10 Sources, 11d ago, updated 11d ago

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No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa expected to make Wizards debut against Cavaliers

Yahoo Sports reported Dybantsa was upgraded to available after missing Washington’s first four games with a left ankle sprain.

33 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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Anthony Edwards reportedly set for right knee procedure, up to two months out

ESPN's Shams Charania cites sources for the planned arthroscopic procedure and an absence of up to two months.

17 Sources, 11d ago, updated 11d ago

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Malik Beasley reportedly agrees to plead guilty in federal sports-betting case

His attorney told ESPN a deal was reached; TSN reports a Dec. 9 hearing is scheduled in New York.

5 Sources, 11d ago, updated 11d ago

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Jaren Jackson Jr. reportedly sidelined for six to eight weeks with torn right-knee MCL

Shams Charania reports that the Utah Jazz player will not require surgery for the injury.

8 Sources, 12d ago, first seen 12d ago

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Hornets to retire Muggsy Bogues's No. 1 jersey on February 11

Shams Charania reports Bogues leads the franchise in assists, steals and minutes after 10 seasons in Charlotte.

10 Sources, 12d ago, updated 12d ago

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Raptors plan to reevaluate Kawhi Leonard in one week after left knee swelling

Shams Charania cites ESPN sources for the outlook; TSN relays the Raptors' plan to reevaluate Leonard in one week.

18 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

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Jalen Suggs reportedly has mild right-knee bone bruise, with re-evaluation in two weeks

ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Magic guard avoided other major structural damage.

6 Sources, 13d ago, updated 13d ago

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Jalen Williams Stretchered Off with Serious Left Leg Injury in Thunder's Win

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams suffered a serious left leg injury late in the fourth quarter on October 25 after an awkward landing on a flagrant-1 foul. He was placed in an air cast and removed on a stretcher. The Thunder won 108-101 but also lost Cason Wallace to a shoulder injury.

15 Sources, 13d ago, updated 13d ago

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Paolo Banchero diagnosed with low-grade right high ankle sprain

Shams Charania says the Magic star’s injury typically carries a four-to-six-week timetable.

8 Sources, 15d ago, updated 15d ago

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Micah Peavy agrees to two-way deal with Oklahoma City Thunder

HoopsHype reports Peavy played 61 games for New Orleans last season after going 40th in the 2025 draft.

2 Sources, 16d ago, first seen 16d ago

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Dalton Knecht reportedly agrees to sign a two-way contract with Knicks

ESPN's Shams Charania attributes the agreement to Knecht's agents at Excel Sports Management.

12 Sources, 16d ago, updated 16d ago

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Kings reportedly trading Nique Clifford to Thunder for two second-round picks

Warriors reportedly aren't paying Kristaps Porzingis, citing lack of services

Thunder schedule Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 retirement for Feb. 7, 2027

Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended one game for elbowing Bryce McGowens in the head

Thunder reportedly reverse their plan to sign Ochai Agbaji

Chet Holmgren expected to miss eight to 10 weeks with small right patellar tendon tear

Ja Morant Suffers Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Out at Least 4 Weeks

Thunder reportedly signing Ochai Agbaji to fill open roster spot

Tyrese Haliburton reportedly has a left hamstring strain, will miss time

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa expected to make Wizards debut against Cavaliers

Anthony Edwards reportedly set for right knee procedure, up to two months out

Malik Beasley reportedly agrees to plead guilty in federal sports-betting case

Jaren Jackson Jr. reportedly sidelined for six to eight weeks with torn right-knee MCL

Hornets to retire Muggsy Bogues's No. 1 jersey on February 11

Raptors plan to reevaluate Kawhi Leonard in one week after left knee swelling

Jalen Suggs reportedly has mild right-knee bone bruise, with re-evaluation in two weeks

Jalen Williams Stretchered Off with Serious Left Leg Injury in Thunder's Win

Paolo Banchero diagnosed with low-grade right high ankle sprain

Micah Peavy agrees to two-way deal with Oklahoma City Thunder

Dalton Knecht reportedly agrees to sign a two-way contract with Knicks

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Kings reportedly trading Nique Clifford to Thunder for two second-round picks

Warriors reportedly aren't paying Kristaps Porzingis, citing lack of services

Thunder schedule Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 retirement for Feb. 7, 2027

Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended one game for elbowing Bryce McGowens in the head

Thunder reportedly reverse their plan to sign Ochai Agbaji

Chet Holmgren expected to miss eight to 10 weeks with small right patellar tendon tear

Ja Morant Suffers Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Out at Least 4 Weeks

Thunder reportedly signing Ochai Agbaji to fill open roster spot

Tyrese Haliburton reportedly has a left hamstring strain, will miss time

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa expected to make Wizards debut against Cavaliers

Anthony Edwards reportedly set for right knee procedure, up to two months out

Malik Beasley reportedly agrees to plead guilty in federal sports-betting case

Jaren Jackson Jr. reportedly sidelined for six to eight weeks with torn right-knee MCL

Hornets to retire Muggsy Bogues's No. 1 jersey on February 11

Raptors plan to reevaluate Kawhi Leonard in one week after left knee swelling

Jalen Suggs reportedly has mild right-knee bone bruise, with re-evaluation in two weeks

Jalen Williams Stretchered Off with Serious Left Leg Injury in Thunder's Win

Paolo Banchero diagnosed with low-grade right high ankle sprain

Micah Peavy agrees to two-way deal with Oklahoma City Thunder

Dalton Knecht reportedly agrees to sign a two-way contract with Knicks