Brittney Sykes

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes holds three fingers in the air and sticks her tongue out in celebration. The phrase "Building Around Brittney" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the upper right corner.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Can Brittney Sykes lead hobbled Washington Mystics to glory?

By The Next / August 3, 2023

And when will the Mystics’ injured players return?

With the arena dark for pregame introductions, Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes smiles and high-fives her teammates as her name is called.

‘Now look what I can do’: How Brittney Sykes has realized her potential with Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 31, 2023

‘I’m in a place where what I see in the mirror, somebody else sees’

Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx runs up the court and high-fives teammate Kayla McBride against the Los Angeles Sparks

How WNBA players are reacting to Unrivaled, Stewart and Collier’s new offseason league

By Rob Knox / July 30, 2023

While some WNBA players enjoy going overseas, many have embraced Unrivaled as another offseason option

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots during a matchup of top WNBA awards candidates between the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA on May 27, 2023.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA midseason awards

By Emily Adler / July 26, 2023

MVP, Coach of the Year up for grabs; ROY is Boston’s to lose

Washington Mystics players put their hands together in a huddle. Point guard Natasha Cloud addresses the group.

What’s been going wrong with the Washington Mystics’ defense?

By Jenn Hatfield / July 23, 2023

Once the best defensive team in the WNBA, the Mystics have gotten away from that identity since Shakira Austin’s injury

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 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’

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

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’