Tyler Byrum
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Mystics reporter and newsletter guy at Monumental Sports Network | Voice of the DC Breeze | D.C. area play-by-play commentator | Ultimate Frisbee Coach
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Behind Kiki Iriafen's big rookie lesson that 'slow is pro'
Mystics' Kiki Iriafen is breaking both first-year and all-time records left and right. The source of that development comes from a saying instilled by assistant coach Barbara Turner.
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Mystics' Kiki Iriafen is breaking both Mystics first-year and all-time records left and right. The source of that development comes from a saying instilled by assistant coach Barbara Turner.
The WNBA announced the 2026 Draft Lottery odds for the lottery that will take place on Nov. 23.
Washington will have a 9.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 overall pick.
Washington will have a 9.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 overall pick.
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The WNBA announced the 2026 Draft Lottery odds for the lottery that will take place on Nov. 23.
Washington will have a 9.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 overall pick.
Washington will have a 9.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 overall pick.
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Eagles offense looked the best it has all year in kelly green
Bo Nix played his best game of the year in the beautiful Broncos throwbacks
Bill's onto something here
Bo Nix played his best game of the year in the beautiful Broncos throwbacks
Bill's onto something here
Chargers lost in their horrific mustard jerseys
Steelers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Packers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Seahawks blowing out the Commanders wearing the best jerseys in football
Not a coincidence
Steelers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Packers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Seahawks blowing out the Commanders wearing the best jerseys in football
Not a coincidence
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Eagles offense looked the best it has all year in kelly green
Bo Nix played his best game of the year in the beautiful Broncos throwbacks
Bill's onto something here
Bo Nix played his best game of the year in the beautiful Broncos throwbacks
Bill's onto something here
The crazy part of me is rooting for this to become known as the Daylight Savings Time game...
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The crazy part of me is rooting for this to become known as the Daylight Savings Time game...
Man, watching the World Series with this app as a second screen is really giving some OG Twitter vibes.
Nothing quite like raw shared community experience.
Nothing quite like raw shared community experience.
November 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Man, watching the World Series with this app as a second screen is really giving some OG Twitter vibes.
Nothing quite like raw shared community experience.
Nothing quite like raw shared community experience.
Elena Delle Donne, Candace Parker, Isabelle Fijalkowski, Amaya Valdemoro, Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, Cheryl Reeve (coach), Kim Muhl (coach) and ESPN announcer Doris Burke will enter the women's basketball Hall of Fame this upcoming June.
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Elena Delle Donne, Candace Parker, Isabelle Fijalkowski, Amaya Valdemoro, Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, Cheryl Reeve (coach), Kim Muhl (coach) and ESPN announcer Doris Burke will enter the women's basketball Hall of Fame this upcoming June.
Georgia Amoore's first WNBA season ended two days into training camp. She spent her entire 2025 campaign preparing for how she can attack 2026.
Georgia Amoore will have a head start for true rookie season
Georgia Amoore's first WNBA season ended two days into training camp. She spent her entire 2025 campaign preparing for what's next.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Georgia Amoore's first WNBA season ended two days into training camp. She spent her entire 2025 campaign preparing for how she can attack 2026.
Overheard while walking around DC today:
"Pigeons are just flying rats."
"Pigeons are just flying rats."
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Overheard while walking around DC today:
"Pigeons are just flying rats."
"Pigeons are just flying rats."
There's a lot of dark and gloomy news out there, so here's something to cheer you up.
Kiki Iriafen - and the Mystics - want KikI Iriafen to "shoot the three at a high clip" when she comes back next season.
Kiki Iriafen - and the Mystics - want KikI Iriafen to "shoot the three at a high clip" when she comes back next season.
Kiki Iriafen wants to come back to Mystics in 2026 with a 3-point shot
Every post player dreams of developing a 3-point shot. The Mystics want to get Kiki Iriafen to that point for the 2026 season.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
There's a lot of dark and gloomy news out there, so here's something to cheer you up.
Kiki Iriafen - and the Mystics - want KikI Iriafen to "shoot the three at a high clip" when she comes back next season.
Kiki Iriafen - and the Mystics - want KikI Iriafen to "shoot the three at a high clip" when she comes back next season.
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NEWS: Robin Roberts, Olivia Walton & Amy Griffin are the three latest investors in the Liberty, completing the round of investment announced in May, valuing the team at $450 million.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
NEWS: Robin Roberts, Olivia Walton & Amy Griffin are the three latest investors in the Liberty, completing the round of investment announced in May, valuing the team at $450 million.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
The investment from this group will support the construction of the practice facility.
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RT @NBAonNBC: ABSOLUTE CHILLS.
Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩
Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩
October 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
RT @NBAonNBC: ABSOLUTE CHILLS.
Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩
Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩
Stopped by a George Mason WBB practice today.
A few new additions to the regular decor.
A few new additions to the regular decor.
October 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Stopped by a George Mason WBB practice today.
A few new additions to the regular decor.
A few new additions to the regular decor.
Playing for Allianz Geas Sesto San Giovanni, Mystic Madison Scott is flourishing in Serie A1.
Through two games in the Italian League, she's leading the team with 22.0 ppg (54.5% FG). That includes a 28-point outing against Roseto earlier this week.
Through two games in the Italian League, she's leading the team with 22.0 ppg (54.5% FG). That includes a 28-point outing against Roseto earlier this week.
October 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Playing for Allianz Geas Sesto San Giovanni, Mystic Madison Scott is flourishing in Serie A1.
Through two games in the Italian League, she's leading the team with 22.0 ppg (54.5% FG). That includes a 28-point outing against Roseto earlier this week.
Through two games in the Italian League, she's leading the team with 22.0 ppg (54.5% FG). That includes a 28-point outing against Roseto earlier this week.
TIL Andrew Garfield was older than Tobey Maguire when they each filmed their first Spiderman movies.
And boy, does that have my mind thinking all sorts of things...
And boy, does that have my mind thinking all sorts of things...
October 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
TIL Andrew Garfield was older than Tobey Maguire when they each filmed their first Spiderman movies.
And boy, does that have my mind thinking all sorts of things...
And boy, does that have my mind thinking all sorts of things...
Sonia Citron's list of accomplishments in 2025 would rival a bucket list for most of her WNBA contemporaries. Already, she's focused on growing her game further for next season.
After a record-breaking 2025, Sonia Citron sets her sights on more
Sonia Citron's list of accomplishments in 2025 would rival a bucket list for most of her WNBA contemporaries. Already, she's focused on growing her game further for next season.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sonia Citron's list of accomplishments in 2025 would rival a bucket list for most of her WNBA contemporaries. Already, she's focused on growing her game further for next season.
If the WNBA is a stepping stone for aspiring NBA officials, we have a problem.
The WNBA wants to bill itself as the best women's basketball league in the world. It should also want the best officials in the world.
Then again, WNBA officials are not full-time employees like the NBA...
The WNBA wants to bill itself as the best women's basketball league in the world. It should also want the best officials in the world.
Then again, WNBA officials are not full-time employees like the NBA...
Peep the lanugage from Monty McCutchen about WNBA ref Jenna Reneau's move to the NBA:
"Congratulations to Biniam, Pat and Jenna on their advancement to our NBA staff.... All three officials have worked diligently to reach the pinnacle of their profession."
"Congratulations to Biniam, Pat and Jenna on their advancement to our NBA staff.... All three officials have worked diligently to reach the pinnacle of their profession."
October 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If the WNBA is a stepping stone for aspiring NBA officials, we have a problem.
The WNBA wants to bill itself as the best women's basketball league in the world. It should also want the best officials in the world.
Then again, WNBA officials are not full-time employees like the NBA...
The WNBA wants to bill itself as the best women's basketball league in the world. It should also want the best officials in the world.
Then again, WNBA officials are not full-time employees like the NBA...
A new 2026 NBA Draft big board with the season tipping off in less than a month. A couple of new adjustments with players now on campus and practices fully underway.
A.J. Dybantsa (BYU) is still my No. 1 prospect and Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky) passes Boogie Fland (Florida) as my top returner.
A.J. Dybantsa (BYU) is still my No. 1 prospect and Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky) passes Boogie Fland (Florida) as my top returner.
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A new 2026 NBA Draft big board with the season tipping off in less than a month. A couple of new adjustments with players now on campus and practices fully underway.
A.J. Dybantsa (BYU) is still my No. 1 prospect and Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky) passes Boogie Fland (Florida) as my top returner.
A.J. Dybantsa (BYU) is still my No. 1 prospect and Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky) passes Boogie Fland (Florida) as my top returner.
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"They might not need a plane to get back to the Strip tonight!" what does that mean, Ryan?
October 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
"They might not need a plane to get back to the Strip tonight!" what does that mean, Ryan?
Jacy Sheldon played less than 32 minutes in a Mystics jersey this season.
Was that enough time for Sheldon to prove she can be a part of what Jamila Wideman is building in D.C.?
Was that enough time for Sheldon to prove she can be a part of what Jamila Wideman is building in D.C.?
Jacy Sheldon felt she made an impression in just two games
A right ankle sprain limited trade acquisition Jacy Sheldon to just two games with the Mystics in the 2025 season. She believes that was enough to prove herself to the team's leadership.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Jacy Sheldon played less than 32 minutes in a Mystics jersey this season.
Was that enough time for Sheldon to prove she can be a part of what Jamila Wideman is building in D.C.?
Was that enough time for Sheldon to prove she can be a part of what Jamila Wideman is building in D.C.?
Fans, players and media always want to know how soon their team can compete for a title. The 2025 Mystics look to take the next step while general manager Jamila Wideman takes a measured approach.
Mystics players eye next step, but GM Jamila Wideman sees work to do
Fans, players and media always want to know how soon their team can compete for a title. The 2025 Mystics look to take the next step while general manager Jamila Wideman takes a measured approach.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Fans, players and media always want to know how soon their team can compete for a title. The 2025 Mystics look to take the next step while general manager Jamila Wideman takes a measured approach.
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Never heard of this Cam Schlittler kid before, but holy cow what a night.
October 3, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Never heard of this Cam Schlittler kid before, but holy cow what a night.
A'ja had to go for the dang steal because Chelsea and Jackie weren't passing her the ball in final two minutes.
October 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
A'ja had to go for the dang steal because Chelsea and Jackie weren't passing her the ball in final two minutes.
If anyone in the women's basketball world has unpleasant news to announce and avoid bad press, now is the time to drop it.
Do it. Hit send.
Seriously, right now.
Do it. Hit send.
Seriously, right now.
September 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If anyone in the women's basketball world has unpleasant news to announce and avoid bad press, now is the time to drop it.
Do it. Hit send.
Seriously, right now.
Do it. Hit send.
Seriously, right now.
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Elena Delle Donne weighs in with back-up for Phee’s statement 💀
September 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Elena Delle Donne weighs in with back-up for Phee’s statement 💀