NBA Insider on Betting Scandal, Chauncey Billups Poker Games, & Next Star Traded | Shams Charania

YERRR – the boys sat down with Shams Charania and got way deeper than just trade deadlines and Woj bombs. From gambling scandals to mafia whispers, Shams breaks down the wild reality of being the NBA’s top insider.

All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.


0:00 Intro
00:30 Starts in 2024 + “Personal reasons”
3:28 Damon Jones connection
4:14 2 different scandals
5:31 Shams is top insider + His approach
7:33 Pulling their salaries + Klutch hoodie
8:50 Gambling in sports + Terry Rozier allegations
14:43 This isn’t abnormal + Damon Jones allegations
18:53 It’s murkier now + Prop bets are problematic
24:36 How did Mafia get to these players?
26:21 Pro poker players knew it was rigged
30:07 Protecting sources + “Burning Bridges”
33:48 Little scoop mid podcast
34:44 Shams asked for tips? Rudy Gobert scoop
39:09 Craziest thing people have said
40:23 Shams keeps it basketball
42:50 NBA Bubble + REPORT THE FACTS
46:30 People giving tips
50:28 Andrew could hoop + Beating Jay Williams
52:39 Where does Shams get his scoops?
53:43 Shams’ jumper + Dunking ON
55:38 Shams journey to becoming an insider
59:02 Kay Adams + I’m so work focused
1:02:56 The Rizz God + Matchmaking
1:05:31 Info from side chick?
1:08:23 Luka Doncic Scoop confirmed in 7 mins
1:13:01 Nico genuinely believe AD was better
1:18:32 Next superstar to move? Giannis?
1:20:34 Player has the most info? Having to post at anytime
1:23:34 Which referee was most corrupt?
1:25:31 Screentime + Kawhi Leonard allegations
1:34:04 Can this hurt the NBA? Sending a message
1:37:54 Non-NBA insider information
1:39:41 Someone else breaking your scoop
1:41:58 Why can’t Ja do the guns?
1:44:14 Michael Jordan gambling? Barkley mouth kiss
1:46:00 Which era does Shams want to cover?
1:46:53 Moves to lock out for - Giannis, Trae + LeBron
1:49:35 Dwight is straight?

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