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 Intro00:30 Starts in 2024 + “Personal reasons”3:28 Damon Jones connection4:14 2 different scandals5:31 Shams is top insider + His approach7:33 Pulling their salaries + Klutch hoodie8:50 Gambling in sports + Terry Rozier allegations14:43 This isn’t abnormal + Damon Jones allegations18:53 It’s murkier now + Prop bets are problematic24:36 How did Mafia get to these players?26:21 Pro poker players knew it was rigged30:07 Protecting sources + “Burning Bridges”33:48 Little scoop mid podcast34:44 Shams asked for tips? Rudy Gobert scoop39:09 Craziest thing people have said40:23 Shams keeps it basketball42:50 NBA Bubble + REPORT THE FACTS46:30 People giving tips50:28 Andrew could hoop + Beating Jay Williams52:39 Where does Shams get his scoops?53:43 Shams’ jumper + Dunking ON55:38 Shams journey to becoming an insider59:02 Kay Adams + I’m so work focused1:02:56 The Rizz God + Matchmaking1:05:31 Info from side chick?1:08:23 Luka Doncic Scoop confirmed in 7 mins1:13:01 Nico genuinely believe AD was better1:18:32 Next superstar to move? Giannis?1:20:34 Player has the most info? Having to post at anytime1:23:34 Which referee was most corrupt?1:25:31 Screentime + Kawhi Leonard allegations1:34:04 Can this hurt the NBA? Sending a message1:37:54 Non-NBA insider information1:39:41 Someone else breaking your scoop1:41:58 Why can’t Ja do the guns?1:44:14 Michael Jordan gambling? Barkley mouth kiss1:46:00 Which era does Shams want to cover?1:46:53 Moves to lock out for - Giannis, Trae + LeBron1:49:35 Dwight is straight?

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