Shakira Austin speaks on her free agency goals | Exclusive interview with Mystics forward

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.

A'ja Wilson scores her 6,000th point | She's the best women's basketball player in the world and she's on track to pass Diana Taurasi as the best ever in more ways than one

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson became the fastest player to reach 6,000 career points. There's no more debate; she's the best player in the world right now, and this is another record that proves she's on the path to becoming the best women's basketball player ever. In many ways, the 4x MVP has already passed Diana Taurasi. Wilson is on track to achieve it in every way possible. 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.

Mystics promote Alicia Flórez from developmental player | Breaking down why Alicia Flórez deserved a standard WNBA contract and an exclusive interview with Flórez

Hear from Alicia Flórez after the Washington Mystics converted her developmental player contract to a standard WNBA contract. The IX Basketball's Jenn Hatfield also joined Tyler Byrum to discuss why the Mystics made this move, the roster moves that made way for Flórez and who might be on the Mystics' radar for the next developmental player spot. During her interview, Flórez speaks on this being her first time in the United States, the differences in Spanish league basketball and how she is approaching her opportunity in Washington. Jenn's feature, "How Alicia Flórez has made a strong first impression with the Washington Mystics" https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/wnba/washington-mystics/alicia-florez-washington-mystics-developmental-player-wnba-spain/ [https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/wnba/washington-mystics/alicia-florez-washington-mystics-developmental-player-wnba-spain/] Follow Jenn Hatfield on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jennhatfield.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/jennhatfield.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.