NBA Insider on Betting Scandal, Chauncey Billups Poker Games, & Next Star Traded from Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

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

1 hour 55 minutes Posted Oct 30, 2025 at 2:18 pm.

Intro

Starts in 2024 + “Personal reasons”

Damon Jones connection

2 different scandals

Shams is top insider + His approach

Pulling their salaries + Klutch hoodie

Gambling in sports + Terry Rozier allegations

This isn’t abnormal + Damon Jones allegations

It’s murkier now + Prop bets are problematic

How did Mafia get to these players?

Pro poker players knew it was rigged

Protecting sources + “Burning Bridges”

Little scoop mid podcast

Shams asked for tips? Rudy Gobert scoop

Craziest thing people have said

Shams keeps it basketball

NBA Bubble + REPORT THE FACTS

People giving tips

Andrew could hoop + Beating Jay Williams

Where does Shams get his scoops?

Shams’ jumper + Dunking ON

Shams journey to becoming an insider

Kay Adams + I’m so work focused

The Rizz God + Matchmaking

Info from side chick?

Luka Doncic Scoop confirmed in 7 mins

Nico genuinely believe AD was better

Next superstar to move? Giannis?

Player has the most info? Having to post at anytime

Which referee was most corrupt?

Screentime + Kawhi Leonard allegations

Can this hurt the NBA? Sending a message

Non-NBA insider information

Someone else breaking your scoop

Why can’t Ja do the guns?

Michael Jordan gambling? Barkley mouth kiss

Which era does Shams want to cover?

Moves to lock out for Giannis, Trae + LeBron

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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.

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