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Chiney Responds, GoJo Returns, and WNBA All-Stars Are Here | Chiney Today

Chiney Today is back — and Chiney is calling an old friend. After Chiney’s A’ja Wilson and Tom Brady comparison sparked a major reaction online, Mike Golic Jr. joins the show for a much-needed wellness check, perspective, and a reminder that sports debates are supposed to be fun. Chiney and GoJo also celebrate his return to ESPN Radio with Mike Golic Sr., look back on their Chiney & Golic Jr. days, and play a game of putting NBA free agency moves “in NFL terms” — from LeBron James potentially leaving the Lakers to a hypothetical Jaylen Brown move to the Philadelphia 76ers. Plus, Chiney breaks down the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters and gives flowers to A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, Brianna Stewart, Olivia Miles, Gabby Williams, Natasha Howard, Jess Shepard, and more. In This Episode * Chiney responds to the Tom Brady/A’ja Wilson backlash * Mike Golic Jr. joins for a “phone-a-friend” moment * GoJo talks about returning to ESPN Radio with Mike Golic Sr. * NBA Free Agency in NFL terms * 2026 WNBA All-Star starters announced * Chiney gives flowers to A’ja, Caitlin, Paige, Stewie + more Chiney Today is your home for hoops, headlines, and happy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

LeBron Leaves The Lakers?! Chiney & Ramona React to the End of His LA Era | Chiney Today

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, and Chiney Ogwumike is joined by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne to react to the end of one of the most defining eras in NBA history. Chiney and Ramona break down why LeBron and the Lakers decided it was time to part ways. Ramona explains why she doesn’t think LeBron was ever fully beloved or appreciated in LA, and why this Lakers breakup felt more mutual than messy. Plus, they get into what comes next: the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, possible LeBron landing spots, and whether teams like the Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat, Suns, Nuggets, Spurs, or Timberwolves could make a run at the King. In This Episode: * LeBron’s shocking Lakers exit * Why Ramona says LeBron wasn’t fully beloved in LA * The end of LeBron’s purple-and-gold era * How Luka Doncic changed the Lakers’ future * LeBron’s legacy: title, scoring record, and Bronny * Possible landing spots for LeBron * What the Lakers do next Chiney frames the moment as “the end of one of the most defining eras in NBA history.” Ramona adds that while LeBron restored the Lakers to relevance, she does not think he was truly beloved or appreciated in LA the way other Lakers icons were. Subscribe to Chiney Today for hoops, headlines, and happy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

WNBA Heat Check, LaMelo to Minnesota & Austin Reaves Gets Paid in LA | Chiney Today

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 Vegas Aces are still dangerous, how Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings are ahead of schedule, why Angel Reese looks right at home with the Atlanta Dream, and what is going wrong for the Chicago Sky. Plus, Chiney gives love to Nneka Ogwumike’s unforgettable game-winner during the WNBA’s 30th anniversary celebration. Then, Chiney reacts to the latest NBA headlines, including LaMelo Ball reportedly heading to Minnesota to team up with Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves getting paid as a major piece of the Lakers’ future. In this episode: * WNBA Heat Check — Chiney breaks down the teams that are full blaze, heating up, and in need of AC. * A’ja Wilson and the Aces — Why A’ja’s dominance is anything but boring and why Las Vegas is still a team to deal with. * Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings — How Dallas has already passed last year’s win total and why Paige is leading the rise. * Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream — Chiney explains why Atlanta may be the perfect fit and why Angel’s rebounding is generational. * Chicago Sky Questions — Why the Sky’s season has been frustrating and what their roster construction says about the bigger picture. * Nneka’s 30th Anniversary Moment — Chiney revisits the Sparks’ comeback win and Nneka’s storybook game-winner. * LaMelo Ball to Minnesota — What LaMelo could unlock next to Anthony Edwards and why the Timberwolves needed another playmaker. * Austin Reaves Gets Paid — What Reaves’ reported Lakers deal means for L.A.’s future with Luka and LeBron. Chiney Today is your home for hoops, headlines, and happy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Giannis to Miami, NBA Draft Night Chaos & A.J. Dybantsa Goes No. 1 | Chiney Today

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 Draft green room after speaking with Dybantsa about becoming the top pick, joining Washington, honoring his family and preparing for life in D.C. Chiney and Ramona then break down the top selections of the night before turning to the mega trade: Giannis and Bobby Portis to Miami, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and draft compensation to Milwaukee. In this episode: A.J. Dybantsa goes No. 1 to the Washington Wizards Marc J. Spears reports from the NBA Draft green room Darryn Peterson lands with the Utah Jazz Cam Boozer brings hoops royalty to the Memphis Grizzlies Caleb Wilson gives the Chicago Bulls hope Darius Acuff Jr. brings Dame Lillard vibes to Sacramento Dallas builds around Cooper Flagg with Morez Johnson Jr. Golden State adds Yaxel Lendeborg Giannis Antetokounmpo is traded to the Miami Heat How Giannis fits with Bam Adebayo and Heat culture What Milwaukee got back for its franchise star Ramona grades the Giannis-to-Miami blockbuster Subscribe, rate, review, and drop us some love in the comments. What do you want to hear from us next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Nneka Ogwumike’s Buzzer-Beater: Chiney Reacts to Sparks-Liberty Classic on Historic Night | Chiney Today

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 the game-winner, what the moment meant for LA, and why Court Origins night became much bigger than one shot. ESPN’s Angel Gray joins live from Los Angeles to take us behind the scenes of the celebration, the alumni reunion, Lisa Leslie’s powerful halftime speech, and the emotion inside the arena. Angel also breaks down how the Sparks erased New York’s physical advantage by pushing pace, winning key rebounds, and leaning on Nneka’s veteran leadership late. Then, Angel finds Nneka for a postgame moment as she explains what was going through her mind on the final shot, why honoring the legends made the night so emotional, and where this game ranks in her career. Chiney closes with a personal reflection on Nneka’s return to LA, her leadership, her legacy, and why this was a perfect showcase of the WNBA. In this episode: Chiney reacts to Nneka Ogwumike’s game-winner Sparks complete a comeback vs. the Liberty Angel Gray reports live from Court Origins night in LA WNBA legends are honored on the 30th anniversary celebration Lisa Leslie delivers a powerful halftime message Nneka reflects on history, legacy, and “rewriting history” How LA’s pace and rebounding changed the game late Chiney shares what this moment meant to Nneka’s sister Subscribe, rate, and review Chiney Today for more conversations across women’s basketball and women’s sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]