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A close-up, side-angle photo of Washington Mystics guard Kristi Toliver watching a game in street clothes.

Kristi Toliver hurts knee, Mystics ‘not expecting good news’ on diagnosis

By Jenn Hatfield / September 4, 2023

Toliver had played just 10 minutes since returning from plantar fasciitis

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes extends her right arm to steal a lateral pass from a Connecticut Sun player.

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes is chasing 100 steals — and WNBA history

By Jenn Hatfield / September 2, 2023

Sykes, the two-time reigning steals champion, has been even more dangerous defensively this season

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne runs downcourt. She is looking to her right and smiling broadly.

With Elena Delle Donne’s return, Washington Mystics find joy and focus

By Jenn Hatfield / August 27, 2023

‘To have the whole group out there felt so good, and I think you could just see it’

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

Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault, Thomas Penson Jr. and Thomas Penson stand beside a framed jersey honoring Nikki McCray-Penson, the Pensons' late mother and wife.

‘A wonderful thing to witness’: Washington Mystics induct the late Nikki McCray-Penson into Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2023

Former teammates paid tribute to McCray-Penson as current players absorbed a piece of Mystics history

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins shoots a left-handed free throw.

Ariel Atkins signs two-year extension with Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / August 15, 2023

A WNBA champion and All-Star, Atkins has spent her entire career in Washington

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin raises her left hand over her head and grins during a game against the Phoenix Mercury.

Shakira Austin’s return gives Washington Mystics desperately needed jolt

By Jenn Hatfield / August 14, 2023

Austin’s return, Egbo’s efficiency show how good Mystics’ center rotation can be

Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud is shown in a close-up photo, gazing down in front of her.

During a trying month, Natasha Cloud adapts as Mystics’ leader

By Jenn Hatfield / August 13, 2023

Washington’s point guard works to balance the fiery and quieter sides of her leadership

Washington Mystics players Abby Meyers, Cyesha Goree, Linnae Harper and Elena Delle Donne stand and celebrate on the bench during a game. Meyers is shouting, and Delle Donne has her right hand in the air making the 3-point sign.

How Washington Mystics’ hardship players have seized an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

By Jenn Hatfield / August 4, 2023

Hard knock life? More like hardships life for the Mystics lately

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?