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Azzi Fudd
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Chiney Today is a twice-weekly podcast hosted by two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN basketball analyst Chiney Ogwumike, delivering smart analysis and spirited insight at the intersection of hoops and culture. As one of the few national voices covering both men’s and women’s basketball at the highest level, Chiney bridges every corner of the game connecting leagues, storylines, and the moments that sh... more

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On this episode of Chiney Today, Chiney Ogwumike checks the temperature across the WNBA with a summer Heat Check: which teams are full blaze, which teams are heating up, and which teams need some AC.

Chiney breaks down why A’ja Wilson and the Las Ve... more

Chiney Ogwumike and Ramona Shelburne react to a wild NBA Draft night headlined by A.J. Dybantsa going No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards and Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Miami Heat.

Marc J. Spears give us a report from the NBA Draf... more

Nneka Ogwumike called game — and Chiney is still processing it!

On the 30th anniversary celebration of the WNBA’s first-ever game, the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty delivered an instant classic. Chiney reacts to her sister Nneka hitting th... more

Chiney Ogwumike is Commissioner for the day on Chiney Today as ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo joins the show for a full 2026 NBA Mock Draft.

Jeremy makes a surprising call at the top, choosing Darryn Peterson over AJ Dybantsa at No. 1, then break... more

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Ramona Shelburne
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Episode: Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Preview: Wemby’s Era or Brunson’s Moment? | Chiney Today
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Becky Hammon
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Episode: WNBA Rookies Take Over + Becky Hammon on Jalen Brunson & NBA Flopping Debate | Chiney Today
Bobby Marks
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Episode: Azzi Fudd Off The Bench?! + Wizards Win The #1 Pick | Chiney Today
Jacki Gemelos
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Episode: My WNBA Rankings + GM Survey Reactions: Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson & More
Kurt Badenhausen
Sports business reporter at Sportico
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Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Sportico's 2026 WNBA Valuations | Chiney Today
Jason Joseph
ESPN researcher, in-studio contributor
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Episode: NBA Awards Predictions 2026: MVP, Rookie of the Year Debate + Playoff Superlatives | Chiney Today
Sarah Tiana
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Episode: WNBA Draft LIVE Reaction: Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1 + Top 5 Picks Breakdown & Sarah Tiana Joins | Chiney Today
BossMan Dlow
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Episode: WNBA Draft #1 Pick Debate + BossMan Dlow Interview & “Balloon Gate” Explained | Chiney Today

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Chiney Ogwumike
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
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Knicks Year? A’ja Wilson’s GOAT Case, Caitlin Clark’s Hot Start & SGA’s MVP Moment | Chiney Today
Q: do you think that the number of fouls called so far this season has improved the pace of the game?
Yes, the trend toward more calls aimed at improving freedom of movement is likely to keep the game faster and more open, though it may cause temporary stoppages as players adjust.
Chiney Answers Everything: WNBA Comeback, Houston Comets, Lisa Leslie & More | Chiney Today
Q: What advice would you give players who hit a mental block on the court?
Trust yourself and the work you've put in, stay present on every possession, and use mistakes as learning opportunities while maintaining authenticity and preparation.
Chiney Answers Everything: WNBA Comeback, Houston Comets, Lisa Leslie & More | Chiney Today
Q: If you were playing today, what team would you want to play for outside of LA?
She discusses a hypothetical desire to return for the Houston Comets or play for an expansion team, highlighting home ties to Houston and a readiness to contribute to a new chapter if given the chance.
Chiney Answers Everything: WNBA Comeback, Houston Comets, Lisa Leslie & More | Chiney Today
Q: What player made you love basketball?
Lisa Leslie inspired her love for the game; she mentions Lisa as foundational, noting how Lisa's example and character motivated Chiney to strive for excellence and balance competitiveness with grace.
EXCLUSIVE: Sportico's 2026 WNBA Valuations | Chiney Today
Q: Does your research support that Caitlin Clark is driving the valuation surge, or is it more complex?
The Caitlin Clark effect is significant but not sole; valuations are influenced by a new generation of NBA owners, expanded media rights, facility investments, and broader sponsorship growth that together create a sustainable uptrend.

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