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Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes extends her left arm in front of her to shoot an underhanded layup. New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones is a step behind her and tries to contest it.

Brittney Sykes reached 3,000 career points on Friday. What’s made her elite as a scorer this season?

By Jenn Hatfield / May 31, 2025

Sykes ranks fourth in the WNBA in scoring as the top option on a young Washington Mystics team

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson raises both arms and pumps his fists in celebration. Forward Aaliyah Edwards stands on the sideline behind him and makes the arm gestures that referees use to call a charge.

Aaliyah Edwards and the rebuilding Washington Mystics are ahead of schedule

By Jenn Hatfield / May 26, 2025

Edwards made her season debut on Sunday, and the Mystics have had chances to win every game

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

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

Kentucky guard Georgia Amoore and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hold up a red Washington Mystics No. 25 jersey. They smile for a photo in front of a backdrop showing the Mystics' name and logo.

What Georgia Amoore’s ACL injury means for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 1, 2025

The No. 6 overall pick could miss the entire season

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

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