Draft:Shadab Khan (NBA Reporter)
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Shadab Khan is an American sports journalist and NBA reporter known for his digital-first coverage of breaking trade news and draft developments. He has gained recognition on social media for consistently reporting high-profile NBA transactions ahead of traditional outlets, and has been cited by major publications including The Athletic, Bleacher Report, and SB Nation.[1]
Career
[edit]Khan began his journalism career covering Summer League and G League events before expanding into full-time NBA reporting in 2020. He rose to prominence in 2024 after breaking multiple trade rumors ahead of official announcements, including early reporting around the Chicago Bulls’ midseason moves and the San Antonio Spurs’ draft intentions.[2]
He has contributed insights and reporting to podcasts such as *The Mismatch* (The Ringer) and *The Lowe Post* (ESPN), where he has been a guest analyst during major trade windows.[3]
Recognition
[edit]In 2024, Khan was named among the “Top 10 Emerging NBA Insiders” by *HoopsHype* and was invited to speak at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. His coverage is frequently circulated by fans and league insiders during trade deadlines, free agency, and the NBA Draft.
References
[edit]- ^ "NBA Free Agency 2024: Latest buzz and rumors". Bleacher Report. 2024-07-01. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "What we're hearing about the Spurs before the 2024 NBA Draft". NBA.com. 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "The Lowe Post Podcast - Draft Preview". ESPN. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "NBA trade tracker: Details for all deals for 2024–25". ESPN. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "NBA Trade Rumors: Phoenix Suns might land $220,441,984 New York Knicks superstar in a blockbuster deal for Kevin Durant". The Times of India. 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "2024 NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers". The Ringer. 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2025-06-14.