Shams Charania

@shamscharania

ESPN Senior NBA Insider

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Jaden McDaniels agrees to one-year, $40 million extension with Timberwolves

The Minnesota Star Tribune confirmed with team sources that McDaniels' agreement keeps him under contract through 2029-30.

10 Sources, 6h ago, updated 6h ago

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Milwaukee Bucks reportedly waive guard Kevin Porter Jr.

Shams Charania reported the move on October 19, citing sources who told ESPN.

1 Source, 11h ago, first seen 11h ago

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Hornets and Brandon Miller agree to $209 million extension

Sportsnet, citing Shams Charania, says the rookie-scale deal is a five-year agreement.

10 Sources, 11h ago, updated 11h ago

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Dallas Mavericks reportedly waiving veteran center Dwight Powell

Shams Charania reported the move on October 19, citing sources who told ESPN.

7 Sources, 17h ago, updated 17h ago

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Cason Wallace agrees to five-year, $139 million extension with Thunder

Shams Charania reports Wallace's agents told ESPN the All-Defensive guard's deal is a rookie-scale extension.

4 Sources, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

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Suns center Oso Ighodaro agrees to three-year, $29 million extension

Shams Charania says the Suns are picking up Ighodaro’s $2.5 million team option for 2027-28.

2 Sources, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

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Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles at practice

Shams Charania says an MRI confirmed the season-ending injury after what he called an impressive camp and preseason.

17 Sources, 20h ago, updated 20h ago

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Knicks reportedly waiving Bruce Brown; James Wiseman set to make regular-season roster

ESPN's Shams Charania says Wiseman is set to make the Knicks' regular-season roster as a reserve center.

1 Source, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

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Wizards reportedly signing Reece Beekman to a two-way NBA deal

ESPN's Shams Charania reports the team is converting Beekman's Exhibit 10 deal to fill its final slot.

1 Source, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

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76ers reportedly signing Tacko Fall to a two-way NBA contract

Shams Charania reports that the 7-foot-6 center’s Exhibit 10 deal is being converted as he enters his fourth NBA season.

2 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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Cam Christie is reportedly returning to the Clippers on a two-way contract after clearing waivers

Shams Charania reported October 14 that the Clippers were waiving Christie, their 2024 second-round pick.

1 Source, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

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Charlotte Hornets reportedly waiving veteran Pat Connaughton

ESPN's Shams Charania cites sources for the report that Charlotte is waiving Connaughton.

1 Source, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

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NBA and prominent sportsbooks reportedly agree to ban several bet types

Shams Charania and David Purdum report that “first of” bets, including on the opening tip, are among those prohibited.

8 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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Knicks reportedly plan to waive Drew Eubanks after torn pectoral in training camp

Shams Charania reports Eubanks was competing for a reserve center spot and faces an extended absence.

7 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

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Clippers reportedly waiving guard Cam Christie

Shams Charania, citing sources who told ESPN, identified Christie as a 2024 second-round pick.

1 Source, 5d ago, first seen 5d ago

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Payton Pritchard agrees to two-year, $44.2 million Celtics extension

Shams Charania reports Pritchard’s agents told ESPN the deal includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season.

4 Sources, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

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Brandin Podziemski reportedly agrees to five-year, $110 million Warriors extension

Shams Charania reports the fully guaranteed deal includes a fifth-year mutual option and a trade kicker.

8 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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Knicks put all contract extension talks on hold until later in the season

Shams Charania cites a team spokesperson saying the Knicks will focus solely on preparing for the season's start.

6 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

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A'ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP award

The WNBA says Wilson averaged 26.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists while leading the league in scoring.

82 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

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Five Buss siblings file opposition to Jeanie Buss’s petition to block Lakers trust share sale

Shams Charania reports the court filing followed unresolved settlement talks over the proposed sale of family trust shares.

6 Sources, 11d ago, updated 11d ago

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Jaden McDaniels agrees to one-year, $40 million extension with Timberwolves

Milwaukee Bucks reportedly waive guard Kevin Porter Jr.

Hornets and Brandon Miller agree to $209 million extension

Dallas Mavericks reportedly waiving veteran center Dwight Powell

Cason Wallace agrees to five-year, $139 million extension with Thunder

Suns center Oso Ighodaro agrees to three-year, $29 million extension

Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles at practice

Knicks reportedly waiving Bruce Brown; James Wiseman set to make regular-season roster

Wizards reportedly signing Reece Beekman to a two-way NBA deal

76ers reportedly signing Tacko Fall to a two-way NBA contract

Cam Christie is reportedly returning to the Clippers on a two-way contract after clearing waivers

Charlotte Hornets reportedly waiving veteran Pat Connaughton

NBA and prominent sportsbooks reportedly agree to ban several bet types

Knicks reportedly plan to waive Drew Eubanks after torn pectoral in training camp

Clippers reportedly waiving guard Cam Christie

Payton Pritchard agrees to two-year, $44.2 million Celtics extension

Brandin Podziemski reportedly agrees to five-year, $110 million Warriors extension

Knicks put all contract extension talks on hold until later in the season

A'ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP award

Five Buss siblings file opposition to Jeanie Buss’s petition to block Lakers trust share sale

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Jaden McDaniels agrees to one-year, $40 million extension with Timberwolves

Milwaukee Bucks reportedly waive guard Kevin Porter Jr.

Hornets and Brandon Miller agree to $209 million extension

Dallas Mavericks reportedly waiving veteran center Dwight Powell

Cason Wallace agrees to five-year, $139 million extension with Thunder

Suns center Oso Ighodaro agrees to three-year, $29 million extension

Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles at practice

Knicks reportedly waiving Bruce Brown; James Wiseman set to make regular-season roster

Wizards reportedly signing Reece Beekman to a two-way NBA deal

76ers reportedly signing Tacko Fall to a two-way NBA contract

Cam Christie is reportedly returning to the Clippers on a two-way contract after clearing waivers

Charlotte Hornets reportedly waiving veteran Pat Connaughton

NBA and prominent sportsbooks reportedly agree to ban several bet types

Knicks reportedly plan to waive Drew Eubanks after torn pectoral in training camp

Clippers reportedly waiving guard Cam Christie

Payton Pritchard agrees to two-year, $44.2 million Celtics extension

Brandin Podziemski reportedly agrees to five-year, $110 million Warriors extension

Knicks put all contract extension talks on hold until later in the season

A'ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP award

Five Buss siblings file opposition to Jeanie Buss’s petition to block Lakers trust share sale