Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers stirred controversy during an appearance on the 'Run It Back' show by revealing that ESPN reporter Shams Charania took offense to a joke he made about trading him before the All-Star Game. Rivers stated that Charania called the Bucks to express his displeasure, leading to a humorous response from the NBA, which dismissed the complaint. Rivers also criticized Charania's recent article, which discussed the strained relationship between Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the team, claiming it was inaccurate and misrepresented locker room dynamics. He expressed a longing for former ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, who left the network for a position at St. Bonaventure University. The ongoing tension highlights the complex relationship between media narratives and player dynamics in the NBA.