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Interview with Mystics' PG Georgia Amoore | Giving herself grace and how she defines success in 2026

Mystics starting point guard Georgia Amoore is in the midst of overcoming an ACL injury while learning how to play in the WNBA. The 2025 No. 6 overall pick spoke with Tyler Byrum to discuss what she thinks of her play and how one of the biggest challenges this season is giving herself grace to get back to full health. Podcast episode on Alicia Florez and how it affects Georgia Amoore: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-the-w/episodes/mystics-promote-alicia-florez-from-developmental-player-breaking-down-why-alicia-florez-deserved-a-standard-wnba-contract-and-an-exclusive-interview-with-florez/ [https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-the-w/episodes/mystics-promote-alicia-florez-from-developmental-player-breaking-down-why-alicia-florez-deserved-a-standard-wnba-contract-and-an-exclusive-interview-with-florez/] Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Azzi Fudd joins Project B | USA TODAY's Mitchell Northam discusses her move and how the league is shaping up

Rookie and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd has signed a contract to join Project B for their first season this upcoming winter. That is after signing a NIL deal in college with Unrivaled and her girlfriend Paige Bueckers is committed to the 3x3 league for multiple seasons. USA TODAY's Mitchell Northam joined the show to discuss Project B and the cast of players Fudd is joining. Read Mitchell's story on Fudd joining Project B: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/06/19/azzi-fudd-project-b-womens-basketball-wnba-unrivaled/90620121007/ [https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/06/19/azzi-fudd-project-b-womens-basketball-wnba-unrivaled/90620121007/] Follow Mitchell Northam on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northam67.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/northam67.bsky.social] Follow Mitchell Northam on X/ Twitter: https://x.com/primetimeMitch [https://x.com/primetimeMitch] Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Thibault on his coaching strengths, Google searches and the World Cup | An open-ended interview with the Minnesota Lynx's associate head coach

Tyler Byrum catches up with Minnesota Lynx associate head coach Eric Thibault on life, his strengths as a coach, what pops up when you Google his name and his predictions for the remainder of the World Cup. Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Olivia Miles is running away with Rookie of the Year | How having the great Lindsay Whalen help her has put her in the orbit of MVP conversations

Olivia Miles has all but locked up the WNBA's Rookie of the Year award by leading the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the standings. The IX Basketball's Terry Horstman joins Tyler Byrum to discuss how Miles' pairing with Lynx assistant coach Lindsay Whalen is leading to this incredible first season. We also go back through the past several years of point guards to don a Minnesota jersey, with an update and prediction on when 5x WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier will return from injury. Read Terry's story, "Olivia Miles and Lindsay Whalen: Two point guards in a pod:" https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/wnba/minnesota-lynx/olivia-miles-and-lindsay-whalen-two-point-guards-in-a-pod/ [https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/wnba/minnesota-lynx/olivia-miles-and-lindsay-whalen-two-point-guards-in-a-pod/] Follow Terry Horstman on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/terryhorstman.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/terryhorstman.bsky.social] Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WNBA expands schedule to 50 games | The WNBA is now asserting itself but is expansion always a good thing?

The WNBA announced that its schedule will grow from 44 games to 50 games starting in the 2027 season. It marks a massive increase in games, which was 34 in 2019. From TV ratings, to increased television network inventory to conflicts with other women's basketball leagues, we dive into the biggest topics surrounding the move. This includes Tyler Byrum's reservations on why less is more when it comes to sports leagues and their schedules. Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.