core designation

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne is shown from the chest up, wearing a white Mystics uniform and looking straight down at the ground.

Why Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball

By Jenn Hatfield / February 8, 2024

Washington is left searching for answers to fill out its roster

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

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud and forward/guard Elena Delle Donne stand side-by-side in their black Rebel jerseys, looking out in front of them. Delle Donne clenches her right fist. The text "Are Cloud & Delle Donne gone?" 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: Why Washington Mystics hold the keys to WNBA free agency

By The Next / January 19, 2024

Will Elena Delle Donne and Natasha Cloud still be Mystics for 2024?

Jewell Loyd, facing away from the viewer, raises her arms to celebrate a miraculous, game-winning, fadeaway, buzzer-beating three. Faintly visible in the background are a completely incredulous Dallas player and random staffer looking downwards with his hands on the back of his head.

Seattle Storm core Jewell Loyd

By Em Adler / January 14, 2022

Much like Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, and Stanley Tucci, we must investigate the core

Sky leader Kahleah Copper shoots a jumper.

Chicago Sky apply core designation tag to 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper

By James Kay / January 13, 2022

Options abound as the sides prepare to negotiate