{"podcast":{"title":"Chiney Today","slug":"chiney-today-7758099","podcast_index_feed_id":7758099,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ESP1950629932","website_url":"http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2a25a87c-0ea8-11f1-950c-a317e8e4788f/image/96b4fdbe290726f051e1a72ada6b0779.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"ESPN","episode_count":43,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T22:18:51.760246+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chiney-today-7758099"},"episode":{"title":"WNBA Heat Check, LaMelo to Minnesota & Austin Reaves Gets Paid in LA | Chiney Today","slug":"wnba-heat-check-lamelo-to-minnesota-austin-reaves-gets-paid-in-la-chiney-today","published_at":"2026-06-26T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chiney-today-7758099/wnba-heat-check-lamelo-to-minnesota-austin-reaves-gets-paid-in-la-chiney-today","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chiney-today-7758099","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/ESP1877477119.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/ESP1877477119.mp3","summary":"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 time…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3079,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chiney-today-7758099/episodes/wnba-heat-check-lamelo-to-minnesota-austin-reaves-gets-paid-in-la-chiney-today/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chiney-today-7758099/wnba-heat-check-lamelo-to-minnesota-austin-reaves-gets-paid-in-la-chiney-today.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}