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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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- 2 weeks ago38 min
EXCLUSIVE: Damian Lillard on Returning to Portland, Leaving Milwaukee & His NBA Legacy | Chiney Today
DAME TIME IS BACK! 9x NBA All-Star Damian Lillard sits down with Chiney Ogwumike for an exclusive conversation about his return to Portland, his road to recovery, and the iconic moments that defined his NBA career. Dame opens up about his time with the Milwaukee Bucks, playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the mental challenges of recovering from an Achilles injury. He also shares his excitement about the Trail Blazers' future, what he's learned about new teammate Ja Morant, and how he made over 100,000 shots during his recovery. PLUS, Chiney and Dame go to the tape to break down some of the most unforgettable moments in NBA history! From his legendary playoff buzzer-beaters against the Rockets and Thunder to his incredible 71-point performance, Dame reveals the preparation, decisions, and mindset behind the moments that made him one of the NBA's most clutch players. IN THIS EPISODE: -Damian Lillard Opens Up About His NBA Comeback and Return to Portland -Why Milwaukee Never Quite Felt Like Home for Dame -What Damian Lillard Learned Playing Alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo -The Mental and Physical Challenges of Recovering From an Achilles Injury -How Dame Won the NBA Three-Point Contest During His Recovery -Damian Lillard Explains Why Ja Morant Is Misunderstood -Why Dame Believes the Portland Trail Blazers Are Closer to Contending Than People Think -The Incredible Story Behind Dame Making Over 100,000 Shots During Recovery -Damian Lillard on Giving Back to His Community and Building His Legacy -Dame Breaks Down His Iconic Playoff Game-Winners Against Houston and OKC -The Untold Story Behind Damian Lillard's Legendary Goodbye Wave -How Dame Practices His Unbelievable Long-Range Three-Pointers -Damian Lillard Relives His Historic 71-Point Performance Subscribe to Chiney Today for more NBA coverage, basketball analysis, and exclusive conversations with the biggest names in hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago37 min
Golden State Takes Control of WNBA Finals! Kiah Stokes Shines + Can Atlanta Force Game 7? | Chiney Today
The Golden State Valkyries are officially one win away from making history and winning a WNBA Championship! After defeating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the Finals, with help from Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton, the Valkyries have taken control of the series. But can Angel Reese and Atlanta bounce back to force a Game 7? Chiney Ogwumike is joined by special guest DJ Tricey Trice to break down Golden State's dominant defensive performance, Kiah Stokes' incredible impact on both ends of the floor, and the coaching adjustments that have Natalie Nakase's Valkyries on the verge of their first title. Plus, could a defensive specialist like Kiah Stokes actually win Finals MVP? Has Golden State finally figured out how to neutralize Angel Reese? And Chiney and DJ disagree on which team will ultimately win it all! IN THIS EPISODE: -Golden State Valkyries Defeat Atlanta Dream in Game 5 of WNBA Finals -Kiah Stokes Takes Over! Could She Win Finals MVP? -How Kiah Stokes' Dominant Defense Is Slowing Down Angel Reese -Natalie Nakase's Coaching Adjustments Put Golden State on the Brink of History -How the Valkyries Have Taken Control of the Series With Their Defense -Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes or Tiffany Hayes: Who Deserves Finals MVP -What Angel Reese and Atlanta Need to Do to Force Game 7 -Chiney & DJ Tricey Trice React to the Controversial Game 6 Start Time -Chiney vs. DJ Tricey Trice: Who Will Win the WNBA Championship? -Can the Valkyries Win a Championship in Just Their Second Season -Zendaya, E-40 & the Star-Studded Atmosphere at the WNBA Finals -DJ Tricey Trice Reacts to the Potential Sale of the LA Sparks Subscribe to Chiney Today for more WNBA coverage, basketball analysis, and conversations with the biggest names in hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Golden State Ties WNBA Finals 2-2! Tiffany Hayes' Revenge Tour, Angel Reese's Struggles + Game 5 Stakes | Chiney Today
The WNBA Finals are TIED 2-2, and WE GOT A SERIES! 🔥🏆 The Golden State Valkyries bounced back with a gritty 67-62 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 4, stealing the momentum back to the Bay Area as the championship hangs in the balance! Chiney Ogwumike is joined by Ashanti Plummer to break down Tiffany Hayes' revenge tour against her former team, Natalie Nakase's bold starting lineup change, and how Golden State's physical defense disrupted Angel Reese and Atlanta's offense. Plus, Chiney explains why Kiah Stokes deserves her flowers and reveals her Player of the Game, Play of the Game and Moment of the Game before reacting to the newly announced All-WNBA teams, and makes a BOLD prediction: Whoever wins Game 5 will win the WNBA Finals! 👀 IN THIS EPISODE: -Golden State Valkyries Fight Back to Tie WNBA Finals 2-2 -Tiffany Hayes' Revenge Tour Continues Against Her Former Team -Natalie Nakase's New Starting Lineup Sparks GSV’s Game 4 Victory -Kiah Stokes' Dominant Defense Makes Life Difficult for Angel Reese -How Golden State Rediscovered Its Identity Against Atlanta -Chiney Sounds Off on 45 Fouls Called in Game 4 -What Atlanta Needs to Do to Get Angel Reese Going in Game 5 -Chiney's Bold Prediction: Will the Game 5 Winner Take the WNBA Title? -Did Angel Reese Deserve First Team All-WNBA Honors? -Why Was Gabby Williams Left Off the All-WNBA Teams? -Angel Reese & Kaila Charles Bring the Trash Talk in Game 4 -Atlanta's Star-Studded Crowd Brings the Culture to the WNBA Finals Subscribe to Chiney Today for more WNBA Finals coverage, basketball analysis, and conversations with the biggest names in hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago38 min
Angel Reese Makes Her Finals MVP Case as Atlanta Takes Control + Alysha Clark Joins | Chiney Today
Angel Reese is taking over the WNBA Finals! 🔥🏆 The Atlanta Dream have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Valkyries following a dominant 97-71 Game 3 victory, and Angel Reese is already making a serious case for Finals MVP! On this episode of Chiney Today, Chiney Ogwumike is joined by 3x WNBA champion Alysha Clark to break down Angel Reese's historic Finals run, Atlanta's suffocating defense, and what Golden State needs to do to turn the series around. Plus, Rhyne Howard steps up with a breakthrough performance, and Alysha shares the mentality needed to win a WNBA championship. Chiney and AC exchange hilarious stories about trash talk, playoff routines, and life in the W. And don’t miss Chiney and Alysha explain who they think deserves Player of the Night, Play of the Night, and Moment of the Night. IN THIS EPISODE: -Angel Reese Takes Over Game 3 with Another Historic Finals Double-Double -Is Angel Reese the WNBA Finals MVP Frontrunner? -Atlanta Dream's Defense Dominates Golden State in 97-71 Victory -Rhyne Howard Breaks Through with 16 Points & 5 Steals -Alysha Clark Breaks Down Atlanta's Championship-Level Defense -What's Gone Wrong with the Golden State Valkyries' Offense? -Alysha Clark Reveals What It Takes to Win a WNBA Championship -How Angel Reese's Toughness Has Transformed the Atlanta Dream -Chiney & Alysha Share Their Wildest WNBA Trash Talk Stories -Can Golden State Make the Adjustments Needed to Save the Series? Subscribe to Chiney Today for more WNBA coverage, basketball analysis, and conversations with the biggest names in hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Angel Reese DOMINATES Game 2, What's Going On With Golden State? + Rachel DeMita & P-Lo | Chiney Today
Angel Reese took over Game 2 of the WNBA Finals! After dropping 30 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to a 79-65 win over the Golden State Valkyries, evening the championship series at 1-1 and giving Atlanta its first WNBA Finals win in franchise history. Rachel DeMita joins Chiney Ogwumike for this Game 2 reaction to break down Angel's dominant performance, the Dream's defensive intensity, and the offensive struggles facing Golden State in Game 3. From Gabby Williams' minutes to Natalie Nakase's rotation decisions, what adjustments will the Valkyries need to make as the Finals shift to Atlanta? Plus, Bay Area rapper P-Lo stops by to talk about the electric atmosphere inside Ballhalla, his Filipino heritage, rapping with E-40, producing for Drake, and his Mount Rushmore of Bay Area athletes and artists!IN THIS EPISODE: Angel Reese Drops 30 & 16 as Dream Even WNBA Finals Atlanta's Big Three Step Up in Game 2 Victory Dream Defense Shuts Down Golden State's Offense Chiney & Rachel DeMita Question Natalie Nakase's Rotations Can Gabby Williams & the Valkyries Bounce Back in Game 3? Chiney & Rachel Pick Their Player, Play & Moment of the Night P-Lo Talks Valkyries Culture, E-40 & Working With Drake P-Lo Reveals His Bay Area Sports & Hip-Hop Mount Rushmore Subscribe for more basketball analysis, interviews, and conversations at the intersection of hoops and culture. Chiney Today - the Heartbeat of Hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago33 min
Gabby Williams Takes Over WNBA Finals Game 1, Angel Reese's Second-Half Struggles + Belly Gang Kushington | Chiney Today
Gabby Williams showed up when it mattered most! The Golden State Valkyries strike first in the WNBA Finals, defeating Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream at home 68-64 in a defensive battle that came down to the final possessions. Chiney Ogwumike is joined by basketball analyst and friend of the show Ashanti Plummer to break down Gabby Williams' 26-point performance, Kiah Stokes' defensive impact, and why Atlanta needs to keep Angel Reese involved after she went scoreless in the second half. Plus, Atlanta rapper Belly Gang Kushington joins Chiney to discuss his friendship with Angel Reese, his WNBA fandom, collaborating with BigXthaPlug on his new single "LITE," his journey from the streets to the music industry, and his Atlanta sports and music Mount Rushmore. IN THIS EPISODE: Gabby Williams Takes Over as Valkyries Win Game 1 of WNBA Finals Angel Reese Dominates Early but Goes Scoreless in Second Half Kiah Stokes' Defense Proves Critical in Golden State's Victory What Atlanta Dream Must Fix Ahead of Game 2 Chiney & Ashanti Predict a Seven-Game WNBA Finals Belly Gang Kushington Talks Angel Reese, 21 Savage & Atlanta's Music Scene Belly Gang Kushington Reveals His Atlanta Sports & Hip-Hop Mount Rushmore Subscribe for more basketball analysis, player interviews, and conversations at the intersection of hoops and culture on Chiney Today, the Heartbeat of Hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago47 min
WNBA Finals Preview: Angel Reese vs. Gabby Williams, Dream vs. Valkyries + Keys to Victory | Chiney Today
The stage is set for the 2026 WNBA Finals! 🏆 For the first time in franchise history, either the Atlanta Dream or Golden State Valkyries will be crowned WNBA champions. But who has the edge? Chiney Ogwumike is joined by two special guests making their Chiney Today debuts to get you ready for the Finals, tipping off this Saturday! Atlanta Dream sideline reporter Autumn Johnson and ESPN's Golden State Valkyries Reporter Kendra Andrews go coast to coast to break down each team's path to the championship, the showdown between Angel Reese and Gabby Williams, and the X-factors that could decide the series. Plus, Chiney dives into the tape for a full film breakdown of the Dream and Valkyries' regular-season matchups, highlighting the plays, players, and adjustments that could determine who takes home the trophy! IN THIS EPISODE: -Dream vs. Valkyries! Who Will Win Their First WNBA Championship? -Angel Reese's Evolution Has Atlanta Dreaming of a Title -Rhyne Howard, Jordin Canada and DeWanna Bonner Key to Atlanta's Success -Allisha Gray's Injury Status Raises Questions Ahead of WNBA Finals -Angel Reese vs. Gabby Williams Headlines Defensive Showdown -Atlanta Dream Move WNBA Finals Games to State Farm Arena -Golden State Valkyries Chase Championship in Just Their Second Season -Gabby Williams Emerges as Golden State's Two-Way Superstar -Natalie Nakase's Defensive System and the Valkyries' Secret Weapon -Golden State's Bench Depth Could Decide the WNBA Finals -Chiney Breaks Down the Plays That Could Decide Dream vs. Valkyries Subscribe to Chiney Today for more basketball analysis, player interviews, and conversations at the intersection of hoops and culture- the Heartbeat of Hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 10, 202634 min
WNBA Finals Set! Angel Reese & Dream Manifest PERFECTION, Valkyries Sweep Reigning Champion Aces | Chiney Today
BRING OUT THE BROOMS! 🧹🏀 The WNBA Finals are SET, and the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are heading to the Finals after two stunning semifinal sweeps! On this special episode of Chiney Today, Chiney Ogwumike is joined by her friend and ESPN Senior Researcher Jason Joseph (JayJo) to break down an unforgettable night of WNBA playoff basketball! Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are headed to their first WNBA Finals since 2013 after sweeping the New York Liberty! Chiney and JayJo discuss Angel's impact on Atlanta, her improved three-point shooting, Jordin Canada's outstanding postseason, and how DeWanna Bonner helped the Dream overcome injuries to reach the championship stage. Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries make history in just their SECOND season as a franchise! After sweeping A'ja Wilson and the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces, Golden State heads to its first WNBA Finals. Chiney breaks down Gabby Williams' emergence, Kiah Stokes' incredible defense against A'ja Wilson, and Head Coach Natalie Nakase's game plan against her former team. Plus, is the Aces dynasty over? And which team has what it takes to win its first WNBA championship? IN THIS EPISODE: -Two Sweeps! Dream and Valkyries Advance to WNBA Finals -Angel Reese's Dog Factor Powers the Atlanta Dream -Story Behind Reese's Three-Point Shooting Evolution -Jordin Canada and DeWanna Bonner Step Up for Atlanta -New York Liberty Swept! What Went Wrong for Stewie and Sabrina Ionescu? -Angel Reese Manifested Her WNBA Finals Moment -Golden State Valkyries Sweep the Defending Champion Aces in Year Two -Natalie Nakase's Game Plan and Kiah Stokes' Defense on A'ja Wilson -Gabby Williams Emerges as Golden State's Star -Is the Las Vegas Aces Dynasty in Trouble? Subscribe for more basketball analysis, player interviews, and conversations at the intersection of hoops and culture on Chiney Today, the Heartbeat of Hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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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