Jeff Passan and Shams Charania Lead Candidates to Replace Adrian Wojnarowski at ESPN

ESPN is considering an unconventional move by potentially shifting MLB insider Jeff Passan to the NBA beat after Wojnarowski's surprising retirement.

Adrian Wojnarowski retired from ESPN earlier this month to become the general manager of St. Bonaventure's men's basketball team.
Jeff Passan, ESPN's top MLB insider, has emerged as a potential candidate to replace Wojnarowski as the NBA insider.
Shams Charania, Wojnarowski's long-time rival in NBA news-breaking, is also a top candidate for the role.
ESPN's decision-makers were reportedly surprised by Wojnarowski's sudden departure and are considering 'reimagining' the role of their top NBA insider.
If Passan transitions to the NBA beat, he could be mentored by Wojnarowski and current analyst Bobby Marks to ease the switch.