JuJu Watkins Sweepstakes, WNBA Draft Lottery & Luka's MVP Case with Ramona Shelburne | Chiney Today
The JuJu Watkins SWEEPSTAKES are heating up! The 2027 WNBA Draft Lottery is almost here, and the Houston Comets and Toronto Tempo are tied with the best odds to land the No. 1 overall pick! But with JuJu Watkins looking like a generational talent, could the team that wins the lottery impact her decision to enter the draft? Chiney Ogwumike welcomes back ESPN NBA Insider and friend of the show Ramona Shelburne to break down everything you need to know about the WNBA Draft Lottery, including how the lottery works, which teams have the best odds, and why JuJu Watkins could become the next franchise-changing superstar. Plus, Ramona reveals a surprising Travis Scott connection to the Houston Comets' return! Chiney also takes us to the tape to show why JuJu is already PRO READY, breaking down her explosive transition game, impressive handles, underrated passing ability, and Mamba mentality. And with the WNBA searching for its next commissioner, Chiney and Ramona discuss potential candidates, including Nneka Ogwumike, Allison Feaster, and Swin Cash. Then, it's time for the first-ever Chiney Today NBA Crossover! Chiney and Ramona stay focused on LA, where Luka Dončić is making an early MVP statement. They discuss Luka's emergence as the face of the Lakers, life after LeBron James, and why his supporting cast could make LA a championship contender. IN THIS EPISODE: -Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery -Houston Comets vs. Toronto Tempo: Who Wins the No. 1 Pick? -Travis Scott's Surprising Connection to the Houston Comets' Return -Ramona Shelburne Compares JuJu to Caitlin Clark & Candace Parker -Could the Draft Lottery Determine JuJu Watkins' WNBA Future? -The Houston Comets' Historic Connection to USC & Cynthia Cooper -Chiney's Film Breakdown: Why JuJu Watkins Is PRO READY -JuJu's Underrated Passing, Elite Handles & Mamba Mentality -Nneka, Allison Feaster & the Search for the Next WNBA Commissioner -What WNBA's Next Commissioner Must Do to Keep the League Growing -FIRST-EVER NBA CROSSOVER: Luka Dončić's Early MVP Case -Is Luka Officially the New Face of the Los Angeles Lakers? -How Life After LeBron Could Unlock Luka's Championship Potential Subscribe to Chiney Today for more hoops, headlines, and happy times! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
