Jade Melbourne

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and assistant general manager Maria Giovannetti sit in the stands and talk before a game. Wideman holds a coffee cup in her right hand and gestures with her left as she speaks.

Why player development will remain a top priority for Jamila Wideman and Washington Mystics in 2026

By Jenn Hatfield / September 18, 2025

‘Time and talent’ are the keys to the Mystics’ rebuild long-term

The lights are dark at CareFirst Arena as Washington Mystics players huddle before a game. They are wearing black jerseys with gold trim or black warm-up shirts.

The Washington Mystics’ season is over, but the roots of a rebuild are in place

By Jenn Hatfield / September 13, 2025

Though ending on a 10-game losing streak was disappointing, 2025 was never about results for the Mystics

Washington Mystics players huddle in the paint before a game. They are wearing bright red warmup gear.

What has and hasn’t changed about the Washington Mystics since their in-season trades

By Jenn Hatfield / August 28, 2025

Leading scorer Brittney Sykes and reserves Aaliyah Edwards and Sika Koné all departed just before the trade deadline

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron is shown in midair as she shoots a layup. Her right hand is very close to the rim, and the ball is just off her fingertips. Two Connecticut Sun defenders are visible in the frame, but neither is in position to challenge the shot.

With consistency and clutch baskets, Sonia Citron breaks Washington Mystics’ rookie scoring record

By Jenn Hatfield / August 21, 2025

Chamique Holdsclaw had held the record since 1999, but Citron passed her on Tuesday

Two photos from separate Washington Mystics games are displayed side-by-side. On the left, forward Alysha Clark holds the ball with both hands and looks for a pass as Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride defends her tightly. On the right, guard Jacy Sheldon attempts a layup as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers tries to contest the shot from behind.

‘Their energy just lifted all of us up’: How new additions Alysha Clark and Jacy Sheldon have fit the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / August 19, 2025

The two arrived just before the trade deadline, but the Mystics feel like they’ve been around longer

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman is shown doing a Zoom call with reporters. She is wearing a navy Mystics sweatshirt, and there is a navy backdrop with the Mystics, Monumental Sports Network and MedStar Health logos behind her.

Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman discusses plan for the future, progress this season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2025

Wideman: The Mystics are competing ‘probably at a level that we don’t have business competing in’ this season

Washington Mystics players stand in a huddle before a game against the Phoenix Mercury. They have their arms around each other, and the arena is dark except for a spotlight on the court.

Can the Washington Mystics’ offense shoot them into the playoffs?

By Jenn Hatfield / August 2, 2025

Defense wins championships, as the saying goes, but offense might determine whether the Mystics make the playoffs

Washington Mystics guard Lucy Olsen raises her right hand and points up ahead of her. She is alone in the frame, and her mouth is slightly open, like she might be saying something.

Fuel for the Fire: Why Lucy Olsen chose Townsville, Australia, to build on her rookie season in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / July 28, 2025

Olsen has played sporadic minutes for the Mystics but has stayed confident and ready

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen shouts as she picks up guard Sonia Citron. Citron is beaming and has both arms around Iriafen's shoulders. Guard Brittney Sykes also has one arm tangled around them.

How rookie Sonia Citron has burst onto the scene as a Mystics cornerstone and WNBA All-Star

By Jenn Hatfield / July 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘I feel like we’re just continuing to peel back layers of her game’

Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards is shown in profile from the chest up, wearing a white headband and a white Mystics jersey. She is looking up and straight ahead of her.

How Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards has kept her focus amid reports she might be traded

By Jenn Hatfield / July 4, 2025

Sydney Johnson: ‘There’s been a lot of attention on her in ways that she didn’t want’