Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics center Amanda Zahui B. smiles as she sits at the podium talking to reporters. A backdrop dotted with Mystics and MedStar Health logos is behind her.

‘I feel home’: Amanda Zahui B.’s long road to happiness with the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 16, 2023

‘The highs [have] been absolutely amazing. The downs, they’ve been hard’

Washington Mystics players and staff stand in a loose circle at halfcourt and talk at the end of a practice.

2023 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 15, 2023

‘Underdog’ Mystics could challenge WNBA’s superteams with elite defense, improved offense

Minnesota Lynx forward Natalie Achonwa holds the ball and looks for a handoff near the elbow as Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin defends. Mystics guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough guards an off-camera Lynx player near the corner.

‘This is my day’: How going head-to-head in Israel helped Washington Mystics players raise their games

By Jenn Hatfield / May 12, 2023

Shakira Austin, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Jazmine Jones all starred on top Israeli League teams

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen rests her arms on the table as she answers a reporter's question during a press conference. Center Amanda Zahui B. is on her left looking down at the table with a small smile.

‘Better days coming’: Mystics’ Myisha Hines-Allen continues to recover from knee surgery

By Jenn Hatfield / May 2, 2023

Hines-Allen playing two-on-two; return date uncertain

Graphic showing a picture of Washington's Shakira Austin and coach Eric Thibault with a text overlay reading "Mystics & Ivy Updates." A Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right and there are screen grabs of host Natalie Heavren and guest Jenn Hatfield stacked below.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Washington Mystics training camp primer and Ivy League update

By The Next / April 21, 2023

Natalie and Jenn discuss the upcoming WNBA season in D.C. and take a look at the latest moves in the Ivy League

Washington Mystics assistant coach Shelley Patterson, head coach Eric Thibault, general manager Mike Thibault and assistant general manager Maria Giovannetti sit around a wooden table. Mike Thibault is looking into the distance while the other three look at laptops or paper notes.

With 2023 roster largely set, Washington Mystics focus on future in WNBA Draft

By Jenn Hatfield / April 11, 2023

Mystics select USF’s Elena Tsineke, acquire future assets

Sparks guard Brittney Sykes and center Amanda Zahui B. talk as they walk down the court together.

‘DC Mandy’: What Amanda Zahui B. means for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / February 9, 2023

Veteran center brings size, versatility and excitement

Washington Mystics general manager and then-head coach Mike Thibault poses for a photo with guard Kristi Toliver.

How the Washington Mystics reshaped their backcourt in free agency

By Jenn Hatfield / February 2, 2023

In Washington, what’s old is new again with Toliver, Walker-Kimbrough returning; Sykes also signs

Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes sits in a defensive stance against Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud.

Brittney Sykes set to sign with Washington Mystics in free agency

By Jenn Hatfield / January 29, 2023

Sykes will replace Alysha Clark, who has agreed to terms with Las Vegas

Ariel Atkins draws on a dry erase board with her left hand, and players surround her, watching intently.

Inside Ariel Atkins’ coaching stint at the NBA Academy Women’s Camp Latin America

By Jenn Hatfield / January 20, 2023

For Atkins, it was a chance to try out coaching — and give back to her sport