Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman is shown doing a Zoom call with reporters. She is wearing a navy Mystics sweatshirt, and there is a navy backdrop with the Mystics, Monumental Sports Network and MedStar Health logos behind her.

Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman discusses plan for the future, progress this season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2025

Wideman: The Mystics are competing ‘probably at a level that we don’t have business competing in’ this season

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen runs up the court without the ball. Her eyes are looking ahead of her and slightly to her left.

How Kiki Iriafen became the best rookie rebounder in Washington Mystics history

By Jenn Hatfield / August 10, 2025

Golden State’s Natalie Nakase: ‘She’s rebounding it like her life depends on it’

Podcast promotion graphic with photos of Alysha Clark and Jacy Sheldon. Text overlay reads "Washington Mystics Attacked Trade Deadline"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How are the Mystics preparing for the future?

By The IX Basketball / August 8, 2025

Jenn Hatfield joined Natalie Heavren to discuss two big moves by the Mystics and how they will affect the team going forward

Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards extends her left arm in midair to try to block an acrobatic layup by Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. Sheldon, also in midair, tries to shield the ball from Edwards with her body.

Did the Washington Mystics get enough for Aaliyah Edwards in deadline-day trade?

By Jenn Hatfield / August 7, 2025

The Mystics got guard Jacy Sheldon to balance their roster, but Edwards still has lots of potential

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes is shown in midair, about to release a right-handed jump shot over a Las Vegas Aces defender. The defender is close enough to contest the shot but isn't high enough in the air to disrupt Sykes' vision.

How trading away Brittney Sykes helps and hurts the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / August 6, 2025

The Mystics got back Alysha Clark and a Seattle draft pick, giving them three first-round picks in 2026

Washington Mystics players stand in a huddle before a game against the Phoenix Mercury. They have their arms around each other, and the arena is dark except for a spotlight on the court.

Can the Washington Mystics’ offense shoot them into the playoffs?

By Jenn Hatfield / August 2, 2025

Defense wins championships, as the saying goes, but offense might determine whether the Mystics make the playoffs

Washington Mystics guard Lucy Olsen raises her right hand and points up ahead of her. She is alone in the frame, and her mouth is slightly open, like she might be saying something.

Fuel for the Fire: Why Lucy Olsen chose Townsville, Australia, to build on her rookie season in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / July 28, 2025

Olsen has played sporadic minutes for the Mystics but has stayed confident and ready

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson is smiling and has his right hand up to receive a high-five from guard Jade Melbourne.

What’s made the Washington Mystics successful in the first half of the season?

By Jenn Hatfield / July 20, 2025

The Mystics are the youngest team in the WNBA, but they’ve hung with much older, more experienced teams

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen shouts as she picks up guard Sonia Citron. Citron is beaming and has both arms around Iriafen's shoulders. Guard Brittney Sykes also has one arm tangled around them.

How rookie Sonia Citron has burst onto the scene as a Mystics cornerstone and WNBA All-Star

By Jenn Hatfield / July 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘I feel like we’re just continuing to peel back layers of her game’

Chicago forward Angel Reese dribbles toward the viewer while Minnesota guard Natisha Hiedeman faces her in a defensive stance while shuffling backward. Next to them, Sky guard Rachel Banham is screening Lynx big Jessica Shepard away from Reese. Dozens of rows of a tightly packed crowd sit in the background and to the side of the court.

WNBA Notes: Breaking down the Angel Reese breakout

By Emily Adler / July 13, 2025

How Tyler Marsh changed her role and supercharged her game