# WNBA Rookies Take Over + Becky Hammon on Jalen Brunson & NBA Flopping Debate | Chiney Today

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Published: 2026-05-29T12:41:00+00:00
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## Resource

The WNBA rookie class is already making noise. On this episode of Chiney Today, Chiney breaks down the rookies shining across the league, from Azzi Fudd’s breakout game to Olivia Miles unlocking the Minnesota Lynx, Kiki Rice finding her rhythm, and international rookies making an early impact as the W continues to grow globally. Then, Chiney reacts to Becky Hammon standing ten toes down on her Jalen Brunson take and explains why she respectfully disagrees while still defending Becky’s right to speak her mind. With the Knicks headed to the NBA Finals, Chiney looks at why Brunson, the Nova Knicks and New York’s hard-working identity have made this run feel so special. Plus, Chiney and Brandon dive into the NBA’s newest F-word: flopping. They discuss Adam Silver’s comments on officiating, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free-throw narrative, offensive overcorrection in the NBA, and why playoff basketball still needs physicality. In this episode: 🏀 WNBA rookies taking over 🔥 Azzi Fudd’s breakout game 🌎 Olivia Miles, Kiki Rice and the W’s global rookie wave 🗽 Becky Hammon doubles down on Jalen Brunson 👀 Are NBA stars flopping too much? ⚡ SGA, free throws and playoff officiating 🎤 Keke Palmer, Sean Evans and Hot Ones energy 🕺 Chiney’s Michael Jackson movie obsession New episodes of Chiney Today drop every Tuesday and Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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