Tyler Byrum
@thetylerbyrum.bsky.social
Mystics reporter and newsletter guy at Monumental Sports Network | Voice of the DC Breeze | D.C. area play-by-play commentator | Ultimate Frisbee Coach
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.
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.
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.
And I don't know what to call this one (neither did Kira)
September 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
And I don't know what to call this one (neither did Kira)
An iconic hair flip
September 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
An iconic hair flip
In an unexpected move, Sug Sutton becomes one of the 48 players joining Unrivaled this season.
Huge opportunity for the Mystics starting PG from this past season.
Huge opportunity for the Mystics starting PG from this past season.
September 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
In an unexpected move, Sug Sutton becomes one of the 48 players joining Unrivaled this season.
Huge opportunity for the Mystics starting PG from this past season.
Huge opportunity for the Mystics starting PG from this past season.
Shakira Austin returns to Unrivaled for Year 2
September 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Shakira Austin returns to Unrivaled for Year 2
Official: Kiki Iriafen is Unrivaled, joining fellow Rookie Sonia Citron
September 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Official: Kiki Iriafen is Unrivaled, joining fellow Rookie Sonia Citron
Official: Sonia Citron joins Unrivaled Year 2
September 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Official: Sonia Citron joins Unrivaled Year 2
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have been named to the AP's All-Rookie Team.
Shakira Austin named the AP's Comeback Player of the Year.
Photos via WashMystics (X)
Shakira Austin named the AP's Comeback Player of the Year.
Photos via WashMystics (X)
September 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have been named to the AP's All-Rookie Team.
Shakira Austin named the AP's Comeback Player of the Year.
Photos via WashMystics (X)
Shakira Austin named the AP's Comeback Player of the Year.
Photos via WashMystics (X)
Kiki Iriafen: "We're kind of going through these growing pains now, so that in the next two, three years, we can be holding up that trophy."
September 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Kiki Iriafen: "We're kind of going through these growing pains now, so that in the next two, three years, we can be holding up that trophy."
No Mystics updates coming from me on here today. You'll just have to tune into the game broadcast to hear those...
I got the 7-day contract to close out the season.
I got the 7-day contract to close out the season.
September 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
No Mystics updates coming from me on here today. You'll just have to tune into the game broadcast to hear those...
I got the 7-day contract to close out the season.
I got the 7-day contract to close out the season.
Peep Alysha Clark's reaction to hearing that Kiki Iriafen set the Mystics single-season record for double-doubles.
September 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Peep Alysha Clark's reaction to hearing that Kiki Iriafen set the Mystics single-season record for double-doubles.
A Lucy Olsen-powered comeback by the Mystics.
Three steals in a 2:14 span.
Three steals in a 2:14 span.
September 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A Lucy Olsen-powered comeback by the Mystics.
Three steals in a 2:14 span.
Three steals in a 2:14 span.
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen get their "Rookie double trouble, Welcome to the W" commercial.
August 31, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen get their "Rookie double trouble, Welcome to the W" commercial.
A new look Shakira Austin tonight.
Curly hair Kira becoming hair bun Kira?
Curly hair Kira becoming hair bun Kira?
August 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
A new look Shakira Austin tonight.
Curly hair Kira becoming hair bun Kira?
Curly hair Kira becoming hair bun Kira?
All Kiki Iriafen can do is give Marine Johannes a playful shove after Johannes nutmegs Iriafen on a nice bounce pass.
August 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
All Kiki Iriafen can do is give Marine Johannes a playful shove after Johannes nutmegs Iriafen on a nice bounce pass.
Sonia Citron takes a page out of Emily Engstler's book on this block of Marine Johannes.
August 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Sonia Citron takes a page out of Emily Engstler's book on this block of Marine Johannes.
Everyone is in the gif-giving mood today
August 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Everyone is in the gif-giving mood today
Shakira Austin - producer of the greatest gifs
August 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Shakira Austin - producer of the greatest gifs
Shakira Austin's SECOND block on Dominique Malonga.
Kira's getting herself fired up
Kira's getting herself fired up
August 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Shakira Austin's SECOND block on Dominique Malonga.
Kira's getting herself fired up
Kira's getting herself fired up
Mystics give Brittney Sykes a triibute video in her return to Washington D.C.
Sykes shows her appreciation with a nice clap at the end.
Sykes shows her appreciation with a nice clap at the end.
August 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Mystics give Brittney Sykes a triibute video in her return to Washington D.C.
Sykes shows her appreciation with a nice clap at the end.
Sykes shows her appreciation with a nice clap at the end.
Slim returns to D.C.
August 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Slim returns to D.C.
Mystics gameday crew is quick. Already prepped for tomorrow's giveaway with a "Kitron" t-shirt
August 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Mystics gameday crew is quick. Already prepped for tomorrow's giveaway with a "Kitron" t-shirt