Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins holds her hands in front of her near waist level and makes 3-point signs as she runs up the court.

‘It’s automatic’: How Ariel Atkins became the top 3-point shooter in Mystics history

By Jenn Hatfield / July 15, 2023

Atkins shot past Ivory Latta on Tuesday in the Washington record books

Washington Mystics forward Tianna Hawkins shoots the ball with her left hand while absorbing contact from behind from Connecticut Sun forward/guard DeWanna Bonner.

As Mystics’ injuries mount, Tianna Hawkins leads frontcourt players who have stepped up

By Jenn Hatfield / July 11, 2023

Hines-Allen and Egbo also delivered big plays on Sunday

A photo of the scoreboard screen showing Nikki McCray-Penson, the Washington Mystics logo and the words "in memoriam Nikki McCray-Penson 1971-2023"

How the women’s basketball world has reacted to the passing of Nikki McCray-Penson

By Aya Abdeen / July 9, 2023

WNBA teams, McCray-Penson’s former teammates remember her legacy on and off the court

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes rises for a driving right-handed layup as Indiana Fever forward/center Aliyah Boston extends her right arm to contest the shot.

Known for her defense, Brittney Sykes is settling in offensively for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 8, 2023

Sykes had a career night on Friday and has been on a scoring tear lately

Washington Mystics guard Abby Meyers looks up and smiles as the arena is dark for the team's pregame festivities.

‘She was hunting’: Inside Abby Meyers’ two weeks with the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 6, 2023

‘It’s just still a surreal experience having this jersey on’

Indiana Fever center Queen Egbo holds the ball with two hands on the right side of her head, scanning the court as a Connecticut Sun player defends.

Why acquiring Queen Egbo makes sense for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 4, 2023

Swap of centers sends Amanda Zahui B. to Indiana

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin holds the ball in front of her at waist height as she warms up for a game. She is wearing a black warm-up shirt that reads, "Own your legacy."

How Shakira Austin’s hip injury changes things for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 27, 2023

‘A huge, huge loss on both sides of the ball’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins runs back on defense and points with her right hand to an unpictured teammate, crediting her for an assist.

Even in defeat, Washington Mystics show newfound consistency, offensive improvement

By Jenn Hatfield / June 26, 2023

Sunday’s scoreboard doesn’t tell the full story of Mystics’ growth this season

A close-up photo of Kristi Toliver in profile on a game day. She is wearing a green top with a white collar instead of her Washington Mystics uniform.

Washington Mystics shut down Kristi Toliver due to injury, sign Abby Meyers

By Jenn Hatfield / June 20, 2023

Toliver will miss at least two weeks with plantar fasciitis

On the Washington Mystics bench, forward Elena Delle Donne stands and makes a 3-pointer sign with her right hand; forward Tianna Hawkins sits and claps; and guard Ariel Atkins stands, yells and pumps her fists.

The how and why behind Washington Mystics’ Dawg of the Night award

By Jenn Hatfield / June 20, 2023

‘It’s a teammate who saw something in you that night’