Shakira Austin

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin looks up as she shoots a right-handed reverse layup. Two Atlanta Dream defenders stand in the paint and watch Austin, too far away to be able to disrupt the shot.

Washington Mystics’ Shakira Austin is ready to put injury woes in rearview mirror

By Jenn Hatfield / April 30, 2025

Austin: ‘I’m just waiting to show the world what I know I can do’

A pink and purple backdrop prominently shows the Washington Mystics' name and logo as one of their first-round draft picks, USC forward Kiki Iriafen, is announced. In the bottom right corner of the photo, Iriafen holds up a Mystics No. 25 jersey with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, and they smile for a photo.

Washington Mystics set their new course with three first-round draft picks

By Jenn Hatfield / April 16, 2025

Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore are the first draft picks under Mystics’ new leadership

Graphic with headshots (from left to right) of guests Shakira Austin and Natasha Cloud, and host Howard Megdal. Locked On Women's Basketball at top right. White text on orange background reads "An Unrivaled Era".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Natasha Cloud, Shakira Austin join the show, talk Unrivaled, WNBA

By The IX Basketball / February 27, 2025

Austin: ‘It’s a lot of pressure. But, I mean, my shoulders are built for it’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins, wearing a white Mystics uniform with red accents, stands with both hands on her hips.

Why the Washington Mystics made the ‘difficult’ choice to trade Ariel Atkins

By Jenn Hatfield / February 24, 2025

Washington got back two draft picks and a future pick swap, which could help it solidify a young core

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson, Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger sit at a podium for a press conference. All three are in dark suit jackets with Mystics pins on the collars. Johnson and Wideman are smiling, while Winger stares straight ahead.

What the new Washington Mystics leadership will prioritize in its rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / February 13, 2025

General manager Jamila Wideman and head coach Sydney Johnson are looking to build ‘a home’ for players in Washington

The WNBA logo is seen on the court at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sept. 25, 2024 ahead of a WNBA playoff matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun.

The biggest trade in NBA history just happened. What’s the WNBA equivalent?

By Emily Adler / February 2, 2025

It’s impossible to find a WNBA equivalent of how shocking this trade is. But if one happened, what would it even look like?

A blue and white basketball with the Unrivaled logo on it sits on an empty basketball court. Several Unrivaled logos are visible in the background.

Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament details announced

By Sydney Wingfield / January 28, 2025

Participating players, tournament rules and more details revealed

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin dribbles the ball with her left hand near the free-throw line as Atlanta Dream forward/center Lorela Cubaj tries to cut off her angle.

Washington Mystics shut down Shakira Austin as they continue to chase a playoff spot

By Jenn Hatfield / September 16, 2024

A loss to Atlanta on Sunday means Washington doesn’t control its playoff destiny

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes defends Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, who is dribbling the ball. Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is ready to help in the paint, and guard Karlie Samuelson defends on the wing.

For Washington Mystics, a ‘clunky’ game is a good sign as three starters return

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2024

Brittney Sykes, Shakira Austin and Karlie Samuelson all returned to action on Thursday after the Olympic break