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Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas and center Olivia Nelson-Ododa clench their fists and yell in celebration during a playoff game against the Indiana Fever.

6 takeaways for the Connecticut Sun from their Game 1 win

By Gabby Alfveby / September 23, 2024

Stephanie White: ‘Everybody stepped up. And that’s what it’s gonna take’

Washington Mystics players stand near midcourt after a game and put their fists together in a huddle. The players are each smiling or shouting in celebration.

‘A domino effect’: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough leads Mystics’ bench with buckets, blocks and pregame pep talks

By Jenn Hatfield / September 19, 2024

Walker-Kimbrough leads the WNBA in bench points, but her impact on her teammates goes beyond that

Several Washington Mystics players who are on the bench celebrate a play by shouting, making 3-point signs with their fingers and putting their hands in the air.

How the Washington Mystics climbed from 0-12 into playoff position

By Jenn Hatfield / September 14, 2024

Friday’s win at Atlanta was the Mystics’ seventh in nine games, pushing them into eighth place

Four Atlanta Dream players huddle near the free-throw line.

Takeaways from the Atlanta Dream’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces

By Wilton Jackson / July 13, 2024

Tanisha Wright: ‘We have to continue to fight’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins shoots a left-handed jump shot as a Minnesota Lynx defender tries to avoid making contact from behind.

‘It had been coming’: Explaining the Washington Mystics’ growth in their past 11 games

By Jenn Hatfield / July 11, 2024

On June 10, the Mystics were 0-12. Since then, they’ve had a winning record

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton shoots a jump shot in front of her bench. Two of her teammates stand in anticipation as they watch the flight of the ball.

Cheryl Reeve wants Bridget Carleton ‘hunting threes’ this season for Minnesota Lynx

By Terry Horstman / May 12, 2024

Minnesota’s most tenured sharpshooter looks to continue momentum from overseas success

Nika Mühl crouches in a defensive stance with her arms out wide. She focuses intently on the ball that a male practice player is dribbling at her.

Seattle Storm notebook: Mercedes Russell returns renewed, Nika Mühl comes prepared

By Bella Munson / May 10, 2024

The six-year veteran and the rookie will both be impactful reserves for the Storm

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard shoots an open corner 3-pointer.

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Atlanta Dream

By Hunter Cruse / January 9, 2024

Dan Padover: ‘We’re not where our end goal is yet, which’s to be contending for a WNBA championship’

The Minnesota Lynx celebrate in a team huddle after a win.

How the enigmatic Minnesota Lynx discovered a winning formula late in the WNBA season

By Terry Horstman / August 26, 2023

The Lynx will need to play like they did recently against the Dallas Wings in the playoffs

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin reaches with her right hand to contest a left-handed layup by New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot.

How the Washington Mystics are evolving late in the season as stars get healthy

By Jenn Hatfield / August 26, 2023

Mystics race to recapture on-court chemistry as clock ticks down to playoffs