Online memes erupt as Shams reacts to NBA trade deadline

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The NBA trade this 2025 is so hectic that Shams Charania, the NBA insider who reported about the shocking trades this year, also felt tired after posting different NBA Trade updates.

Our Mr. Shams Charania is so tired that he recreated the famous Jimmy Butler meme after the NBA Trade deadline finished earlier this day! (via X/@espn)


Netizens joke about Sham's reaction

Because Shams Charania is the sole NBA Trade insider this season, people poked fun at this, saying that he is the next Woj after Adrian Wojnarowski retired because he's *THAT* great! (via X/@woodyVSworld)

Other NBA fans also joked that Shams Charania is the GOAT of breaking NBA trade news, and they even created a poll for this! (via X/@hockeybarn_)

Another X user compared Shams Charania's reaction after the NBA trade is over with a classic painting of Mina Arndt! (via X/@ArtButSports)

NBA Fans also thanked Shams Charania for his service, saying that even when people doubted him, he persisted and confirmed the NBA trade news! (via X/@MissSassbox)

Other NBA fans also gave Shams Charania his flowers, saying that after what Shams Charania has done since last weekend, he needs to be respected.

"He put on one of the most legendary stretches of all time, respect." - one fan said (via X/@woodwardsports)

People also joked about Shams Charania's reaction after the NBA Trade, saying that he's like Thanos trying to take a rest after shocking the world. (via X/@AtTheBuzzer1)

X users also pointed out that after many different NBA Trade news, Shams Charania can FINALLY go to sleep!

"Dude is probably closing his eyes and going to sleep for the first time in 3 days." - one X user pointed out (via X/@treytrey1011)

Other X users joked that Shams Charania should have a new phone since his phone has been on fire ever since the weekend!

"Shams phone is burnt out. Someone get that man a new one before the playoffs start!" - another X user replied (via X/@ethanrph)

Shams Charania's fanboys also praised Shams, saying that he made the NBA Trade this year one for the books!

"This past week was one of the most enjoyable NBA weeks in a long time. EPIC trades." - one fan suggested (via X/@thematicman)

What's next for Shams Charania after the NBA trade

Well, after the NBA trade news, maybe Shams Charania will take a rest because let's face it, the 2025 NBA trade has proven to be intense. Maybe after this week, Shams Charania will be on vacation—no phones, no internet, no social media. But of course, that would be a lie. He will continue to update us with NBA news since he is an NBA Insider for ESPN and maybe, we'll be seeing him during the playoffs too, giving us blow-by-blow reports and breaking news!


Because of Shams Charania's hour-after-hour updates since last weekend, a lot of people became invested and interested in how NBA Trades work, and because of Shams Charania, we also understood why these trades happen. So maybe create a tweet and thank Shams Charania for doing his job right.

Edited by Priscillah Mueni
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