Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin controls the ball with her left hand. Her knees are bent, she has a wide base and her head is up. A defender is on her back.

Why Shakira Austin’s breakout game stood out for more than her 28 points

By Jenn Hatfield / June 21, 2025

The Washington Mystics center/forward is finding her footing after injuries — and showing everything she can do

Zitina Aokuso dribbles a basketball in her right hand on a media set with a white background.

Zitina Aokuso signs with Canberra Capitals in WNBL, joining Jade Melbourne

By Lukas Petridis / June 16, 2025

Goriss: ‘To be honest, Z was my one and only priority in our starting five spot’

Washington Mystics guard Georgia Amoore stands in the second row on the Mystics' sideline and claps her hands together. Wing Sonia Citron sits in front of her and sips on a blue recovery drink.

During ACL recovery, Georgia Amoore has been Washington Mystics’ extra coach and biggest fan

By Jenn Hatfield / June 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘So far, she hasn’t had a bad day’

Washington Mystics guard Lucy Olsen jumps in the air and is about to shoot a left-handed layup. None of her teammates or the New York Liberty defense have caught up to her, and only two seconds have come off the shot clock.

The Washington Mystics want to play fast on offense. Is it working?

By Jenn Hatfield / June 14, 2025

Here’s what the data shows, 10 games into the Sydney Johnson era

Two photos are shown side-by-side. At left, Washington Mystics guard Jade Melbourne rises for a right-handed layup under heavy pressure from New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich. At right, Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen prepares to release a right-handed reverse layup and looks behind her at the rim.

How a ‘Breakfast Club’ is giving Kiki Iriafen, Jade Melbourne the ingredients for success this season

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2025

The Washington Mystics duo is benefiting from 8 a.m. workouts with assistant coach Barbara Turner

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes extends her left arm in front of her to shoot an underhanded layup. New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones is a step behind her and tries to contest it.

Brittney Sykes reached 3,000 career points on Friday. What’s made her elite as a scorer this season?

By Jenn Hatfield / May 31, 2025

Sykes ranks fourth in the WNBA in scoring as the top option on a young Washington Mystics team

Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin celebrate from the sideline while wearing red Mystics uniforms.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How did the Washington Mystics earn their 3-3 record?

By The Next / May 30, 2025

Rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have exceeded expectations

The Washington Mystics and the Indiana Fever prepare for the opening tip at Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena.

Big fun in Baltimore as Mystics light up Charm City

By Rob Knox / May 29, 2025

Sug Sutton: ‘The vibes were high … and the night was super special’

Leonie Fiebich drives the ball from the wing

Space to shine: FIBA’s World Cup calendar shift is a game-changer for WNBA players

By Rob Knox / May 27, 2025

Melbourne: ‘This is encouraging for many international players’

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson raises both arms and pumps his fists in celebration. Forward Aaliyah Edwards stands on the sideline behind him and makes the arm gestures that referees use to call a charge.

Aaliyah Edwards and the rebuilding Washington Mystics are ahead of schedule

By Jenn Hatfield / May 26, 2025

Edwards made her season debut on Sunday, and the Mystics have had chances to win every game