Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) X analytics
@ShamsCharania
ESPN Senior NBA Insider
@ShamsCharania has 4.1M followers, a median of 2.2M views per post and a 0.67% engagement rate.
Based on 30 recent original posts (high confidence). Updated October 21, 2026.
At a glance
Key stats
- Followers
- 4.1M4,116,938 followers on October 21, 2026+805 in 7 days
- Median views per post
- 2.2M
- Average views per post
- 2.9M
- Engagement rate (by views)
- 0.67%
- Original posts per week
- 20.2
- Average engagements per post
- 19,544
Engagement grade
Developing
This is near the lower benchmark range for accounts with 1M+ followers.
Profile score
71/100
- Profile completeness100
- Audience shape100
- Engagement25
- Consistency100
- Positioning clarity30
Monetization
Estimated X creator earnings
$863–$2,071 in the last 30 days
From 172.6M views on @ShamsCharania's original posts in the last 30 days.
Rewards eligibility: likely
Rough estimate. X publishes no payout rate, so this assumes about $5–12 per 1M original-post impressions from reported creator payouts. Only Premium viewers’ impressions count, so real payouts can be much lower.
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Growth
Follower growth
+805 followers in the last 7 days. Tracked by Xholic since October 7, 2026.
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4,116,938 | −128 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4,117,066 | +464 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4,116,602 | +1,000 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4,115,602 | −531 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4,116,133 | +27 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4,116,106 | −150 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4,116,256 | +35 |
Timing
Best times to post
When @ShamsCharania's recent posts performed best (UTC).
- #1 slot
8:18 PM
Monday · UTC
- #2 slot
8:23 PM
Tuesday · UTC
- #3 slot
8:34 PM
Wednesday · UTC
What worked
Top recent posts
- 01
@ShamsCharania ·
Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason performances.
- 7.1KReplies
- 6.5KReposts
- 71.3KLikes
- 8.8MViews
5.8x average engagementHas an imageLong post (over 200 characters)Posted Sun 22:00 UTC - 02
@ShamsCharania ·
The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving 2024 No. 17 pick Dalton Knecht, sources tell ESPN.
- 2.9KReplies
- 4.1KReposts
- 61.4KLikes
- 6.7MViews
3.6x average engagementHas an imageShort post (under 100 characters)Posted Mon 20:00 UTC - 03
@ShamsCharania ·
Just in: Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has agreed to a five-year, $110 million fully guaranteed rookie-scale contract extension, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells ESPN. The deal includes a mutual option in the fifth year (2031-32) and a trade kicker.
- 3.3KReplies
- 1.9KReposts
- 25.1KLikes
- 8.9MViews
2.2x average engagementHas an imageLong post (over 200 characters)Posted Sat 15:00 UTC - 04
@ShamsCharania ·
The NBA and prominent sportsbooks have agreed to ban multiple types of bets, per me and @DavidPurdum, such as: - Parlay bets involving the under on the same player's statistics - "First of" market; examples: winner of opening tip, an individual's specific shot, rebound, assist, steal - Under bets on players expected to play less than 12 minutes a game
- 1.4KReplies
- 2.1KReposts
- 27.8KLikes
- 9.6MViews
2.1x average engagementText onlyLong post (over 200 characters)Posted Fri 14:00 UTC - 05
@ShamsCharania ·
Just in: Oklahoma City Thunder All-Defensive guard Cason Wallace has agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension, agents Jeff Schwartz, Max Lipsett and Marcus Monk of Excel Sports Management tell ESPN.
- 1KReplies
- 3.1KReposts
- 26.4KLikes
- 5.4MViews
1.7x average engagementHas an imageLong post (over 200 characters)Posted Mon 02:00 UTC - 06
@ShamsCharania ·
The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran center Dwight Powell, sources tell ESPN.
- 1.1KReplies
- 1.4KReposts
- 25.1KLikes
- 3.3MViews
1.4x average engagementText onlyShort post (under 100 characters)Posted Mon 14:00 UTC
Latest
Recent posts by Shams Charania
The latest 30 original posts from @ShamsCharania, newest first, as of October 21, 2026. Replies and reposts aren't included.
@ShamsCharania ·
Tune into NBA Today for Opening Day from 2 pm to 3 pm ET on ESPN
- 56Replies
- 77Reposts
- 1.1KLikes
- 567.4KViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Timberwolves agree to 1-year, $40M extension with Jaden McDaniels - via @ESPN App https://t.co/JbExv5MiXk
- 96Replies
- 107Reposts
- 2.8KLikes
- 1.1MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
McDaniels strategically secures an additional $40 million guaranteed for an additional season while protecting his upside and creating the flexibility to negotiate another extension as early as 2028 at a starting salary of up to 140% of the new higher $40M salary -- or enter free agency in 2030 with 10 years of NBA service. The 26-year-old now has total of four years and $124M on his Wolves deal.
- 72Replies
- 259Reposts
- 5.1KLikes
- 1MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Defense forward Jaden McDaniels has agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season, agents Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tell ESPN.
- 565Replies
- 1.7KReposts
- 23KLikes
- 2.7MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
BREAKING: Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has agreed on a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension, representatives AJ Vaynerchuk and Joey Middleton of VaynerSports tell ESPN.
- 669Replies
- 1.9KReposts
- 18.8KLikes
- 2.6MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Milwaukee Bucks have waived guard Kevin Porter Jr., sources tell ESPN.
- 1.3KReplies
- 1.5KReposts
- 21.5KLikes
- 3MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Memphis Grizzlies are waiving 2025 No. 18 pick Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy, sources tell ESPN.
- 600Replies
- 895Reposts
- 11.8KLikes
- 2.5MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving 2024 No. 17 pick Dalton Knecht, sources tell ESPN.
- 2.9KReplies
- 4.1KReposts
- 61.4KLikes
- 6.7MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran center Dwight Powell, sources tell ESPN.
- 1.1KReplies
- 1.4KReposts
- 25.1KLikes
- 3.3MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Critical extension for the Thunder to lock in Wallace ahead of restricted free agency next summer -- now having their starting five all under contract for several years. Wallace led the NBA in total steals and deflections last season and has ranked third in steals per game in each of the last 2 seasons, per ESPN Research. He now steps into a starting role with a new extension.
- 85Replies
- 311Reposts
- 5.8KLikes
- 1.2MViews
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@ShamsCharania ·
Just in: Oklahoma City Thunder All-Defensive guard Cason Wallace has agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension, agents Jeff Schwartz, Max Lipsett and Marcus Monk of Excel Sports Management tell ESPN.
- 1KReplies
- 3.1KReposts
- 26.4KLikes
- 5.4MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Suns are picking up Ighodaro's $2.5M team option for 2027-28, so the extension starts in 2028 and runs through 2031 for the franchise's second-round find who has established into a reliable center.
- 31Replies
- 120Reposts
- 2.8KLikes
- 871.2KViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro has agreed to a three-year, $29 million contract extension through the 2030-31 season, his agent Erika Ruiz of Primera Sports tells ESPN.
- 223Replies
- 545Reposts
- 6.5KLikes
- 1.5MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
An MRI confirmed a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon for Ben Simmons. A devastating turn of events on the eve of his NBA return after rehabilitating from back surgeries.
- 576Replies
- 1.4KReposts
- 26.7KLikes
- 2.3MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason performances.
- 7.1KReplies
- 6.5KReposts
- 71.3KLikes
- 8.8MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Utah Jazz have claimed center Tony Bradley off free agency waivers, sources tell ESPN. Bradley was the Jazz's No. 28 pick in 2017 and now returns where he spent his first 3 NBA seasons.
- 95Replies
- 248Reposts
- 4.4KLikes
- 1.4MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The New York Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown, sources tell ESPN. James Wiseman is set to make the Knicks regular season roster as a reserve center.
- 431Replies
- 1.3KReposts
- 26KLikes
- 3.2MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Washington Wizards are signing Reece Beekman to a two-way NBA deal, converting his exhibit 10 to the team’s final slot, sources tell ESPN.
- 85Replies
- 190Reposts
- 3.4KLikes
- 1.4MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Philadelphia 76ers are signing 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to a two-way NBA contract, sources tell ESPN. Fall enters his fourth NBA season after the 76ers convert his exhibit 10 deal.
- 454Replies
- 1.4KReposts
- 23.7KLikes
- 1.9MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Guard Cam Christie is returning to the Clippers on a two-way NBA contract after clearing waivers, per sources.
- 64Replies
- 189Reposts
- 4.1KLikes
- 1.2MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Charlotte Hornets are waiving veteran Pat Connaughton, sources tell ESPN.
- 238Replies
- 395Reposts
- 7.5KLikes
- 2MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The NBA and prominent sportsbooks have agreed to ban multiple types of bets, per me and @DavidPurdum, such as: - Parlay bets involving the under on the same player's statistics - "First of" market; examples: winner of opening tip, an individual's specific shot, rebound, assist, steal - Under bets on players expected to play less than 12 minutes a game
- 1.4KReplies
- 2.1KReposts
- 27.8KLikes
- 9.6MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Knicks are waiving Tony Bradley and Ochai Agbaji along with Eubanks, sources said.
- 152Replies
- 343Reposts
- 5.8KLikes
- 1.5MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Knicks center Drew Eubanks sustained a torn pectoral muscle and will be sidelined for an extended period of time, sources tell ESPN. New York will waive Eubanks, who was competing for a reserve center spot in training camp.
- 151Replies
- 339Reposts
- 6.4KLikes
- 2.3MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving guard 2024 second-round pick Cam Christie, sources tell ESPN.
- 247Replies
- 418Reposts
- 12.1KLikes
- 2.7MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Pritchard -- the 2024 NBA champion and 2025 Sixth Man of the Year -- cashes in on a fully guaranteed two-year max extension to keep him a key long-term member of the retooled Celtics after the 6-1 guard averaged career highs in points (17), assists (5.2) and rebounds (3.9).
- 67Replies
- 240Reposts
- 4.3KLikes
- 1.4MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension, plus a mutual option in the 2029-30 season, CAA Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown and agent Max Saidman tell ESPN.
- 736Replies
- 2.3KReposts
- 22.7KLikes
- 4.2MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
ESPN story, via @anthonyVslater on the Golden State Warriors and Brandin Podziemski reaching a five-year, $110M extension that locks in their 2023 first-rounder through 2032 and starts at a figure that preserves up to $55-60M in cap space next summer: https://t.co/jsSPX7ci8y
- 111Replies
- 99Reposts
- 1.5KLikes
- 1.3MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
The Warriors and Podziemski valued reaching a long-term deal that secured him as a foundational piece and provided flexibility for the team's salary space next summer. The 23-year-old combo guard has improved scoring in each season, averaging a career high 13.8 points last year as one of 18 players to play all 82 games, while ranking top-3 in charges drawn his entire career.
- 191Replies
- 189Reposts
- 3.8KLikes
- 1.2MViews
@ShamsCharania ·
Just in: Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has agreed to a five-year, $110 million fully guaranteed rookie-scale contract extension, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells ESPN. The deal includes a mutual option in the fifth year (2031-32) and a trade kicker.
- 3.3KReplies
- 1.9KReposts
- 25.1KLikes
- 8.9MViews
Formats
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- Text only
- 53%
- With media
- 40%
- With links
- 2 posts
- With hashtags
- 0 posts
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