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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 shape how fans experience basketball today. From the biggest headlines to the deeper cultural currents driving the sport, Chiney Today informs, entertains, challenges, and celebrates the game as it continues to evolve on and off the court.

  1. Chiney Answers Everything: WNBA Comeback, Houston Comets, Lisa Leslie & More | Chiney Today

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    Chiney Answers Everything: WNBA Comeback, Houston Comets, Lisa Leslie & More | Chiney Today

    Chiney Ogwumike is answering everything in the first-ever Q & Ney edition of Chiney Today. Coming to you from Kigali, Rwanda, Chiney breaks down where she is today, what it means to support the Basketball Africa League Finals, and why growing the game globally is so personal to her. Chiney also talks about whether she would ever return to the WNBA, why the Houston Comets’ return hits home, and what it would mean to represent Houston again. Plus, Chiney opens up about the player who made her fall in love with basketball, why Lisa Leslie is “the blueprint,” and how that relationship shaped her as a player, broadcaster and person. She also breaks down which WNBA rookies have surprised her most, how international talent is impacting the league, and why the WNBA is moving toward more pace, more scoring and more freedom of movement. Then, Chiney reflects on her transition from player to broadcaster, the challenges of balancing playing and TV, and why broadcasting helped her rediscover joy in the game. And finally, Chiney advises young hoopers dealing with mental blocks, pressure, and fear, explaining why trusting your preparation is the key to playing free. New episodes of Chiney Today drop on Tuesdays and Fridays. Subscribe for more WNBA, NBA, women’s basketball, and global basketball conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
  2. Knicks Year? A’ja Wilson’s GOAT Case, Caitlin Clark’s Hot Start & SGA’s MVP Moment | Chiney Today

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    Knicks Year? A’ja Wilson’s GOAT Case, Caitlin Clark’s Hot Start & SGA’s MVP Moment | Chiney Today

    The NBA Conference Finals are set, and Chiney is buying what the New York Knicks are selling! On today's episode, Chiney breaks down why the Knicks look like the hottest team in basketball, how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson have helped New York level up, and why the Cleveland Cavaliers still have a major opportunity behind Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and James Harden. Then, in Hot Headlines, Chiney reacts to a massive start in the WNBA and the latest around the basketball world: Caitlin Clark making history for the Indiana Fever Why A’ja Wilson dropping 45 points makes her “the greatest of all time in real time” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP and gifting his Thunder teammates in style The WNBA’s early-season obsession with foul calls and freedom of movement Plus more from across the NBA and WNBA New episodes of Chiney Today drop on Tuesdays and Fridays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min
  3. LIVE from Houston! Comets Return, Lisa Leslie’s Statue + Drake’s ICEMAN | Chiney Today

    15 MAY

    LIVE from Houston! Comets Return, Lisa Leslie’s Statue + Drake’s ICEMAN | Chiney Today

    The Houston Comets are officially back, and Chiney Ogwumike is home in Houston to react to one of the biggest moments in WNBA history. Fresh off hosting the press conference at Toyota Center, Chiney breaks down what the Comets’ return means to the WNBA, Houston basketball, Connecticut Sun fans, and the next generation of women’s hoops stars. She also reflects on the original Comets dynasty, Brittney Griner’s Houston roots, and why the city is built for WNBA stardom. Plus, Chiney reacts to: Lisa Leslie receives a historic statue outside Crypto.com Arena Portland Fire’s first franchise win and the energy around WNBA expansion The massive WNBA opening weekend ratings and why the league feels different right now Drake’s new album ICEMAN and the post-Kendrick era New episodes of Chiney Today drop every Tuesday & Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min
  4. Azzi Fudd Off The Bench?! + Wizards Win The #1 Pick | Chiney Today

    12 MAY

    Azzi Fudd Off The Bench?! + Wizards Win The #1 Pick | Chiney Today

    The WNBA is BACK and opening weekend delivered immediately. Chiney Ogwumike reacts to the electric start to the season, including Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever’s thrilling matchup with the Dallas Wings, why this feels like the biggest moment in league history, and the growing debate around Azzi Fudd’s bench role in Dallas. Then, ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins the show to break down the NBA Draft Lottery, how the Washington Wizards won it all, why AJ Dybantsa is trending toward becoming the #1 overall pick, and what comes next for teams like the Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls, and Clippers. Plus, Chiney dives into Hot Headlines: A’ja Wilson vs. the field for Most PPG in the W Why the Mystics could surprise everyone The evolution of the WNBA experience Are the Knicks REALLY Finals contenders? New episodes of Chiney Today drop every Tuesday & Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  5. My WNBA Rankings + GM Survey Reactions: Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson & More

    8 MAY

    My WNBA Rankings + GM Survey Reactions: Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson & More

    The WNBA season is finally here — and Chiney Ogwumike is breaking it all down. Chiney and Jacki Gemelos react to the latest WNBA GM Survey, debate Paige Bueckers vs. Caitlin Clark: who would you rather build around, predict Rookie of the Year, and rank the top contenders heading into the league’s historic 30th season. They also discuss: Why the Las Vegas Aces remain the team to beat Why the Indiana Fever could make a major leap Teams that could surprise this season Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Paige Bueckers at the Met Gala New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe, rate, and review Chiney Today for more conversation with the heartbeat of hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  6. NBA Playoffs First Round: Biggest Winners & Losers | Chiney Today

    5 MAY

    NBA Playoffs First Round: Biggest Winners & Losers | Chiney Today

    The first round of the NBA Playoffs is wrapped, and … it's giving chaos. Game 7 drama. Blown series leads. Stars stepping up—and others falling short. On this episode of Chiney Today, we’re breaking down: The biggest winners (Embiid, LeBron, T-Wolves Fans, OKC ) The biggest losers (Analytics, Celtics & Teams with a Lead) Jaylen Brown’s viral Twitch moment in the GroupChat And why this postseason already feels unpredictable Plus in Hot Headlines: Nneka goes off in Portland, a Michael Jackson biopic review is loading, and Skip Bayless is back in the headlines after news of a one-time only First Take reunion with Stephen A. Smith—so you already know the takes are about to get LOUD. Subscribe, rate, and review Chiney Today for more conversation with the heartbeat of hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min
  7. EXCLUSIVE: Sportico's 2026 WNBA Valuations | Chiney Today

    1 MAY

    EXCLUSIVE: Sportico's 2026 WNBA Valuations | Chiney Today

    On this episode of Chiney Today, we break down Sportico’s 2026 WNBA team valuations and what they really say about the future of women’s basketball. Is this just the “Caitlin Clark effect”… or something much bigger? Chiney Ogwumike dives into: Why the “WNBA doesn’t make money” narrative is outdated The explosive rise in franchise valuations (up 59% year-over-year) How stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson are reshaping the league The business behind expansion, media deals, and global growth Plus, Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen joins to explain what investors are really betting on—and why the WNBA may be one of the most valuable growth opportunities in sports today. Subscribe, rate, and review Chiney Today for more conversation with the heartbeat of hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  8. LeBron & Bronny’s Historic Moment + Blazers Drama & WNBA Shakeups w/ Ramona Shelburne | Chiney Today

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    LeBron & Bronny’s Historic Moment + Blazers Drama & WNBA Shakeups w/ Ramona Shelburne | Chiney Today

    On today’s episode of Chiney Today, Chiney is joined by ESPN NBA insider Ramona Shelburne to break down one of the most drama-filled weekends in basketball. What was popping in the Group Chat? LeBron James throws a historic alley-oop to his son, Bronny — a father-son moment we may never see again. They dive into why this is one of the best stories in the NBA right now, and how Bronny has gone from the G League to earning real playoff minutes for the Lakers. Plus, Ramona takes us inside the Portland Trail Blazers’ surprising season — from the Chauncey Billups scandal to their late playoff push, and the growing tension around ownership, cost-cutting, and the future of the franchise. Then in Hot Headlines, we get back to the tea: What does Klay Thompson’s split from Megan Thee Stallion mean for his legacy? Why is Natasha Cloud still unsigned? And what do major offseason moves across the WNBA — including the Liberty and Sparks — signal for the league’s future? It’s a full breakdown of the biggest stories in basketball — on and off the court. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review Chiney Today for more conversations at the heartbeat of hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
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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 shape how fans experience basketball today. From the biggest headlines to the deeper cultural currents driving the sport, Chiney Today informs, entertains, challenges, and celebrates the game as it continues to evolve on and off the court.

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    ESPN, Omaha Productions, Chiney Ogwumike
  • Años de actividad
    2 k
  • Episodios
    21
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    Explícito
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