Over the years, NBA insiders, analysts, and reporters within the league have kept fans engaged with their insightful commentary. One prominent name among these insiders is Shams Charania .

The 2025 NBA offseason is underway, and Charania is consistently providing crucial insights about key free agents and ongoing deals in the league. Meanwhile, the ESPN’s Insider shared some surprising details about his personal life during a recent appearance on ESPN’s The Sports Reporters. Charania reflected on the work-life balance required for being a sports insider.

“I’ve had to walk out on dates, a lot of social events. My friends don’t really like me. There are just moments where I’m just always gonna choose this.” Charania said.

Charania began his career in the news industry at the age o

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