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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 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

Seven members of the United States Under-19 team sit on the bench during practice and watch the action on the court.

What to watch for in the FIBA Under-19 World Cup

By Scott Mammoser / July 12, 2025

Indiana head coach Teri Moren leads Team USA in the event in the Czech Republic

Washington Mystics players and coaches stand in a large circle near the center of the practice court.

2025 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 5, 2025

Under first-year head coach Sydney Johnson, a young Mystics team plans to get out and run

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?

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 director of player development Sefu Bernard sits next to point guard Julie Vanloo after practice. He has a laptop on his lap. They look at the screen together, and Bernard gestures with one hand as he talks.

Behind the scenes of the Washington Mystics’ player development

By Jenn Hatfield / September 11, 2024

It’s been a tough season for the Mystics, but they’re making deposits in their future

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

Myisha Hines-Allen goes up with the ball in her right hand in a game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center

Minnesota Lynx add toughness, versatility with veteran Myisha Hines-Allen

By Terry Horstman / August 20, 2024

The veteran brings plenty of rebounding and championship experience

Utah's Alissa Pili dribbles the ball with her left hand and uses her right arm to try to fend off a defender.

‘It all fell together for us’: Minnesota Lynx land Alissa Pili in 2024 WNBA Draft

By Terry Horstman / April 16, 2024

Minnesota also adds guard Kiki Jefferson at No. 31 overall