NBA insider Shams Charania will make his NBA 2k debut in NBA 2k25 this year. The franchise added Charania to the game in a number of ways. Just like the longtime NBA insider does in real life, he will provide trade reports in NBA 2k25's MyCareer mode.In addition, he will also reportedly appear as a special guest commentator on occasion alongside Kevin Harlan during games. The news was broken by NBA 2k on social media, with Charania appearing in a video released on X, formerly known as Twitter.The news was quick to circulate in the NBA community, with over 363,000 views since the clip was published on Tuesday afternoon. While some were excited about the news, others weren't impressed.Of course, at the same time, other fans were quick to chime in with jokes."Will it also include footage of him rizzing up Kay Adams??" - One wrote"Shams breaking the news on my myplayer being traded for 5 first round picks will be a movie" - Another jokedOthers joked about Shams Charania's former mentor and fellow NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski:"Woj in shambles" - One jokedOthers joked about how Shams being included in NBA 2k could potentially result in some hilarious moments:Shams Charania hits free agency ahead of NBA 2k25 releaseWhile the addition of Shams Charania to NBA 2k25 is massive news, the NBA insider is also set to hit free agency himself. A longtime staple of Stadium over the past six years, Charania parted ways with the outlet.In addition to his deals with The Athletic and FanDuel, Charania had been a driving force behind Stadium's basketball content. In addition to his weekly show Inside the Association, Charania also appeared on other shows that were a part of Stadium's network. Ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, the New York Post reported Charania will become a free agent. Currently, details as to the split are scarce, with little to no information regarding what caused the split.In addition to Shams Charania parting ways with Stadium, his respective deals with FanDuel and The Athletic are both reportedly set to expire according to the New York Post's report.So far, there's been no word yet as to what the future could hold for the longtime NBA insider. However, given his in-depth reporting and ability to break news, he's likely going to draw considerable attention.