When speaking to people around the NBA about Shams, another common theme is that he doesn’t have any hidden agendas. “Shams called me out of the blue one day, asking about a player I represented and his free-agent destination,” one NBA agent tells SLAM. “At first, I was hesitant because I had no prior relationship with him, but the way he approached the situation was nothing short of professional. He ended up breaking my player’s signing. “I trust him because there are no hidden agendas. He’s just trying to break the story; he’s not worried about doing favors. He’s genuine and straightforward with his approach, which is rare in this business.”
When speaking to people around the NBA about Shams, ano…
January 18, 2021 | 5:29 pm EST Update
Sarah K. Spencer: Hawks get a much-needed win, 108-97, against the Timberwolves. De’Andre Hunter: season-high 25 pts Clint Capela: 23 pts, 15 reb, 3 blk Kevin Huerter: 17 pts, 8 ast, 7 reb, 3 st Trae Young: 20 pts, 13 ast, 8 reb, 3 st John Collins: 15 pts, 7 reb, career-high 5 blk
Kevin Chouinard: Lloyd Pierce on De’Andre Hunter: “Him getting a tech was a positive.” He liked the fire.
Kevin Chouinard: Pierce: “I thought we executed down the stretch which was a major point of emphasis.”
Sarah K. Spencer: “It wasn’t pretty, but it’s a win.” — Lloyd Pierce
