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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

Minnesota Lynx big Napheesa Collier releases a jump shot off her fingertips as Las Vegas Aces big A'ja Wilson jumps toward her with an outstretched arm to contest the shot in a WNBA game.

Sunday Notes, Week 11: Napheesa Collier is a star, Azurá Stevens is good again, and more

By Em Adler / August 13, 2023

It’s your weekly journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA for the week of Aug. 6-12

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?

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

2023 WNBA All Star Game Logo on the Las Vegas JumboTron

WNBA missing from Elite Basketball Rehab Conference

By Abby Gordon / July 14, 2023

Speakers and WNBA injury data both absent in sports medicine

Washington Mystics forward Tianna Hawkins shoots the ball with her left hand while absorbing contact from behind from Connecticut Sun forward/guard DeWanna Bonner.

As Mystics’ injuries mount, Tianna Hawkins leads frontcourt players who have stepped up

By Jenn Hatfield / July 11, 2023

Hines-Allen and Egbo also delivered big plays on Sunday

Five Los Angeles Sparks players wrap their arms around each other's waists as they huddle.

Los Angeles Sparks search for right combinations amid key absences

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / July 8, 2023

Sparks are trying to hang in there until they get healthy — but they may be down another player on Sunday

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones looks to shoot as Atlanta Dream forward Nia Coffey defends

WNBA Injury Tracker: Who gets hurt, how often, and why it matters

By Lucas Seehafer / July 5, 2023

Bookmark our real-time guide to injuries in the WNBA

Chicago Sky combo forward Rebekah Gardner dribbles up the court past the halfcourt line

WNBA injury roundup: Gardner and Robinson underwent surgery

By Aya Abdeen / June 1, 2023

Plus, Diamond Miller is “sidelined indefinitely” with a right ankle sprain