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Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen runs up the court without the ball. Her eyes are looking ahead of her and slightly to her left.

How Kiki Iriafen became the best rookie rebounder in Washington Mystics history

By Jenn Hatfield / August 10, 2025

Golden State’s Natalie Nakase: ‘She’s rebounding it like her life depends on it’

Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards extends her left arm in midair to try to block an acrobatic layup by Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. Sheldon, also in midair, tries to shield the ball from Edwards with her body.

Did the Washington Mystics get enough for Aaliyah Edwards in deadline-day trade?

By Jenn Hatfield / August 7, 2025

The Mystics got guard Jacy Sheldon to balance their roster, but Edwards still has lots of potential

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes is shown in midair, about to release a right-handed jump shot over a Las Vegas Aces defender. The defender is close enough to contest the shot but isn't high enough in the air to disrupt Sykes' vision.

How trading away Brittney Sykes helps and hurts the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / August 6, 2025

The Mystics got back Alysha Clark and a Seattle draft pick, giving them three first-round picks in 2026

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

Connecticut Sun guard Leïla Lacan dribbles the ball past a Los Angeles Sparks defender who has her hands up in an attempt not to foul. Other Sparks look on from the background, in front of a blurry arena crowd.

WNBA Notes: Leïla Lacan debuts, Steph White confuses

By Emily Adler / July 26, 2025

Plus more Mike Thibault wizardry

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson is smiling and has his right hand up to receive a high-five from guard Jade Melbourne.

What’s made the Washington Mystics successful in the first half of the season?

By Jenn Hatfield / July 20, 2025

The Mystics are the youngest team in the WNBA, but they’ve hung with much older, more experienced teams

Washington Mystics rookies Kiki Iriafen (Right) and Sonia Citron (Left) look at each other excitedly during a dead ball

Rookies Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron reflect on being named All-Stars as rookies

By Deyscha Smith / July 18, 2025

Bueckers: ‘As much as I can, I’m trying to make that little girl proud and enjoy where I am.’

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 guard Sonia Citron dribbles the ball with her left hand. She has her eyes up, looking forward and to her right. No defenders are in the frame, but an official is visible running the court behind her.

2025 WNBA All-Star Game reserves announced

By Sydney Wingfield / July 6, 2025

A week after the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game starters were announced, the league announced 12 players as reserves for the game, which is set to take place on Saturday, July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The reserves were elected by the head coaches of each WNBA team, who voted for three guards, five frontcourt…

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’