NBA Season Tip-Off, Way-Too-Early Finals Picks, and WNBA Talk (with Chiney Ogwumike)
The NBA season is finally here, and Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are kicking off a new year of basketball on Shump Street. The guys preview Opening Night with picks for Celtics-Pistons, Knicks-76ers and Thunder-Spurs while breaking down what they expect from each team this season. They also get into what it's like playing on ring night, LeBron's track record against defending champions, and Gilbert Arenas' recent comments on Allen Iverson's career and championship culture. The guys also discuss coaching in today's NBA, some of the biggest early-season storylines, and make some way-too-early NBA Finals picks.
Later, Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to talk all things women's basketball, including the Valkyries-Dream Finals, Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson winning her fifth MVP and Nneka Ogwumike's retirement. Chiney also weighs in on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert stepping down and some of the most exciting players coming up through the college game.
13 Oct 2026
Analytics in the NBA (with Dean Oliver), Knick's Extension Talks, and Space Jam Jordans
Iman Shumpert and Ahrii Shumpert are back with another episode of Shump Street, diving into a busy week around basketball. The guys react to Brandin Podziemski's contract extension, Dylan Harper getting the preseason start, and the latest on the Knicks players extension talks. They also check in on the WNBA, break down Kelsey Mitchell's comments on Caitlin Clark, and look ahead to the Dream-Valkyries Finals.
Later, Dean Oliver joins the show for a deep dive into the role analytics play in today's NBA. He explains where numbers can go wrong, why context matters, how analytics factor into awards and front-office decisions, and how players like Jalen Brunson and JR Smith are viewed through the numbers. The guys also get into what analytics say about guarding Steph Curry and Klay Thompson before closing things out with another edition of "Send 'Em or End 'Em," featuring a full slate of Space Jam and Magic Ball Jordans.
6 Oct 2026
NBA Season Predictions, Knick's Roster Questions, & WNBA Playoffs
Iman and Ahrii are back with another episode of Shump Street, kicking things off with some NFL talk before jumping into a packed week around the NBA. The guys react to Jalen Duren officially signing his new contract and what it means for Cade Cunningham and Detroit, discuss the Knicks' offseason, and break down Victor Wembanyama's unconventional rugby training.
They also get into the WNBA playoffs including Angel Reese's defense, A'ja Wilson's interaction with a fan, and where the line should be drawn between fans and players. Later, the guys make their NBA season predictions, including the most fun team to watch, which star will make the biggest impact on a new team, the Bulls' outlook, and the Rookie of the Year race between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and the rest of the rookie class. They close things out with some media day stories, what it's like entering an NBA season as a rookie versus a veteran, some movie talk, and more.
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