Caitlin Clark injury controversy | Making sense of the late pregame scratch and why people are making it a big deal

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.

Caitlin Clark injury controversy | Making sense of the late pregame scratch and why people are making it a big deal

When Caitlin Clark was a late scratch before the Indiana Fever's game against the Portland Fire on May 20, the tin foil hats were all pulled out. Controversies and rumors were everywhere. Now that the dust has settled, Tyler Byrum brings in Indiana Fever reporter Tony East from Circle City Spin to clear the air about what happened. We also go through a comprehensive history of Caitlin Clark's injuries and why what happened in 2025 is the backdrop to this story. Plus, Tony explains why Caitlin has made a point in the past to power through injuries. Subscribe to Tony East's publication Circle City Spin: https://www.circlecityspin.com/ [https://www.circlecityspin.com/] Follow Tony East on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tonyreast.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tonyreast.bsky.social] Follow Tony East on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TonyREast [https://x.com/TonyREast] Follow Tyler 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.

Hailey van Lith gets waived by Connecticut, why? | Explaining why the Sun chose van Lith to make room for Leila Lacan

Former Big 12 Player of the Year and 2025 first-round draft pick Hailey van Lith was waived for the second time this month. Tyler Byrum explains the logic behind the move and why she was chosen to make room for Leila Lacan. The podcast concludes with potential landing spots for Van Lith as she searches for new opportunities. ESPN's Alexa Philippou reporting on Hailey van Lith and "transparency": https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48903007/sun-activate-standout-guard-leila-lacan-waive-hailey-van-lith [https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48903007/sun-activate-standout-guard-leila-lacan-waive-hailey-van-lith] Follow Tyler 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.

The Portland Fire is foregoing shootarounds | This isn't a new practice in the WNBA and why more teams are going that way

Portland Fire head coach Alex Samara has not scheduled morning shootarounds for his expansion team this season, a topic that has made waves in WNBA media. Tyler Byrum dives into why this is becoming a common practice and the studies behind finding peak athletic performance time. Also, hear from Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson on the subject. Answer from Alex Sarama on eliminating morning shootarounds, from Richard Deitsch: https://bsky.app/profile/richarddeitsch.bsky.social/post/3mmkvoktors2b [https://bsky.app/profile/richarddeitsch.bsky.social/post/3mmkvoktors2b] The IX Basketball's/ Lucas Seehafer's WNBA injury tracker: https://www.theixsports.com/features/wnba-injury-tracker-who-gets-hurt-how-often-and-why-it-matters/ [https://www.theixsports.com/features/wnba-injury-tracker-who-gets-hurt-how-often-and-why-it-matters/] American Academy of Sleep Medicine on West Coast NFL teams having an edge in night games: https://aasm.org/circadian-timing-may-give-edge-to-west-coast-nfl-teams-in-night-games/ [https://aasm.org/circadian-timing-may-give-edge-to-west-coast-nfl-teams-in-night-games/] Mayo Clinic, When's the best time to workout: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/best-time-of-day-for-your-workout [https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/best-time-of-day-for-your-workout] BBC, What's the best time of the day to exercise: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240105-whats-the-best-time-of-the-day-to-exercise [https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240105-whats-the-best-time-of-the-day-to-exercise] ABC News, What science says about the best time of day to break an Olympic record: https://abcnews.com/Health/science-best-time-day-break-olympic-record/story?id=41266207 [https://abcnews.com/Health/science-best-time-day-break-olympic-record/story?id=41266207] Follow Tyler 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.

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

Shakira Austin joined Tyler Byrum for an episode of 'Bleav in the W' to discuss her free agency approach, to her balancing her competitive fire on a rebuilding team, to what defines a successful season for the Mystics this season and Shakira. Follow Tyler 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.