Shakira Austin

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’

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is shown from behind. She is getting her right hand up high enough to block a hook shot from Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner in the paint.

WNBA Notes: From Te-Hina Paopao’s historic stretch to Shakira Austin’s second breakout

By Emily Adler / June 28, 2025

Shakira Austin has resumed her leap after years of injuries, and Te-Hina Paopao is joining elite company as a rookie sharpshooter.

Minnesota Lynx associate head coach Eric Thibault stands on the court and extends his left hand to high-five players who are walking toward him. He holds a piece of paper in his right hand, which is down at his side.

On the night Eric Thibault returned to Washington, the Mystics got their biggest win of the season

By Jenn Hatfield / June 26, 2025

Aaliyah Edwards: ‘He was an op today’

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin controls the ball with her left hand. Her knees are bent, she has a wide base and her head is up. A defender is on her back.

Why Shakira Austin’s breakout game stood out for more than her 28 points

By Jenn Hatfield / June 21, 2025

The Washington Mystics center/forward is finding her footing after injuries — and showing everything she can do

Washington Mystics guard Georgia Amoore stands in the second row on the Mystics' sideline and claps her hands together. Wing Sonia Citron sits in front of her and sips on a blue recovery drink.

During ACL recovery, Georgia Amoore has been Washington Mystics’ extra coach and biggest fan

By Jenn Hatfield / June 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘So far, she hasn’t had a bad day’

The Washington Mystics and the Indiana Fever prepare for the opening tip at Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena.

Big fun in Baltimore as Mystics light up Charm City

By Rob Knox / May 29, 2025

Sug Sutton: ‘The vibes were high … and the night was super special’

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes points with her left index finger. She tugs on her shorts with her right hand and is bending forward at the waist.

‘I wanted this’: Brittney Sykes embraces leading rookie-laden Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 24, 2025

It’s been a journey for Sykes learning how and when to lead. She’s figured it out, right when the Mystics need it most

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron gets past Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard on a drive into the lane. Citron holds the ball in her left hand and has her right arm out to the side to keep Howard behind her.

‘Rookie moves’ are a good thing for Washington Mystics in season-opening win

By Jenn Hatfield / May 17, 2025

Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen combined for 33 points in their WNBA debuts

Mist BC forward Aaliyah Edwards holds the ball high on her left side with two hands. She faces the basket and Laces BC center Stefanie Dolson guards her closely, with one hand up to dissuade a shot.

How lessons from Unrivaled could help four Mystics lead a revival in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / May 11, 2025

Austin, Dolson, Edwards and Sykes represented Washington in Unrivaled’s debut season this winter