Aaliyah Edwards

Aaliyah Edwards of the Washington Mystics and Kamilla Cardoso of the Chicago Sky contest the opening tip.

Washington Mystics begin uncertain offseason by getting No. 4 pick in WNBA draft lottery

By Jenn Hatfield / November 17, 2024

The Mystics have two top-six picks in the 2025 draft

Dallas Wings win No. 1 pick in 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery

By Sydney Wingfield / November 17, 2024

Paige Bueckers top prize in crowded field of talent

Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams face away from the camera, highlighting their bright white numbers (3 and 5) on the black jerseys with their names stitched on in neon green.

WNBPA votes to opt out of CBA

By Sydney Wingfield / October 21, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘This is a defining moment’

Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson dribbles the ball with her right hand. The text "Final rookie recap of '24" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: 2024 WNBA rookie recap

By The IX Basketball / September 21, 2024

The rookie class has been exceptional, from Caitlin Clark on down the draft board

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin dribbles the ball with her left hand near the free-throw line as Atlanta Dream forward/center Lorela Cubaj tries to cut off her angle.

Washington Mystics shut down Shakira Austin as they continue to chase a playoff spot

By Jenn Hatfield / September 16, 2024

A loss to Atlanta on Sunday means Washington doesn’t control its playoff destiny

Washington Mystics director of player development Sefu Bernard sits next to point guard Julie Vanloo after practice. He has a laptop on his lap. They look at the screen together, and Bernard gestures with one hand as he talks.

Behind the scenes of the Washington Mystics’ player development

By Jenn Hatfield / September 11, 2024

It’s been a tough season for the Mystics, but they’re making deposits in their future

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins dribbles the ball with her left hand just inside the 3-point line.

Ariel Atkins isn’t the Mystics’ point guard, but she’s facilitating more than ever

By Jenn Hatfield / September 1, 2024

Atkins is averaging a career-high 3.4 assists per game while leading Washington in scoring

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards and general manager Mike Thibault posed for a photo at center court before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each held the flag of the country they represent: Australia, Belgium, Canada and the United States, respectively.

How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 18, 2024

Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards are back after joys and disappointments in Paris

Canada’s Sami Hill has her shot blocked by France’s Marième Badiane

Takeaways from Canada’s Olympic opener loss to France

By Hayley McGoldrick / July 29, 2024

The team dropped a 75-54 decision to Les Braqueuses