Ariel Atkins

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin has her feet in a wide base and her body squared up to defend New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, who operates in the post with her back to the basket.

Back from injury, Washington’s Shakira Austin seizes her chance at a bigger role

By Jenn Hatfield / May 16, 2024

Eric Thibault: ‘She took charge of her own future’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins is shown from behind, pointing her right index finger.

How coaching at Michigan is helping Ariel Atkins lead the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 4, 2024

‘When you become a coach, you have to find your voice’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins dribbles with her left hand toward the rim. Center/forward Shakira Austin sets a screen for her, facing the middle of the court.

2024 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 1, 2024

Ariel Atkins: ‘Everybody knows it’s different. But I think it’s OK’

Team USA center/forward Shakira Austin shoots a close-range shot with her right hand.

Mystics’ Shakira Austin gives positive injury update, possible timeline for return

By Jenn Hatfield / April 6, 2024

Washington’s frontcourt star said she’s ‘ahead of schedule’ after hip surgery

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud walks off the court and looks to her right at fans cheering in the stands. She raises her right arm in acknowledgment.

‘She’s in the front of everything’: Natasha Cloud’s departure from Washington reverberates on the court and in the community

By Jenn Hatfield / February 4, 2024

The outspoken point guard was a fan favorite and one of the city’s longest-tenured athletes

Los Angeles Sparks guard Karlie Samuelson leaps off the bench and smiles as she's introduced in the starting lineup.

Washington Mystics fill holes but don’t land a superstar on Day 1 of free agency

By Jenn Hatfield / February 2, 2024

Samuelson, Richards, Vanloo and Engstler can’t replace Mystics legend Cloud

A photo taken from below looking into the Washington Mystics huddle, where Elena Delle Donne is addressing her teammates.

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / January 10, 2024

Is Elena Delle Donne done in D.C.?

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USA Basketball announces roster for exhibition camp in November

By Aya Abdeen / October 26, 2023

Training camp is set to take place on Nov. 7-9 in Atlanta

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne and center Queen Egbo clap and center Shakira Austin yells and raises her right arm in celebration on the Mystics' bench. Delle Donne and Austin are in street clothes.

Answering the Washington Mystics’ offseason injury questions

By Jenn Hatfield / October 2, 2023

Shakira Austin, Queen Egbo and Kristi Toliver are all rehabbing injuries

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen gathers the ball on the left side of her body as she attacks down the lane. New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones moves laterally to try to recover.

After long recovery from knee surgery, Washington’s Myisha Hines-Allen finds her ‘sweet spot’ in playoffs

By Jenn Hatfield / September 16, 2023

Hines-Allen scored an efficient 21 points in the Mystics’ Game 1 loss on Friday