Tianna Hawkins

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin reaches with her right hand to contest a left-handed layup by New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot.

How the Washington Mystics are evolving late in the season as stars get healthy

By Jenn Hatfield / August 26, 2023

Mystics race to recapture on-court chemistry as clock ticks down to playoffs

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins shoots a left-handed free throw.

Ariel Atkins signs two-year extension with Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / August 15, 2023

A WNBA champion and All-Star, Atkins has spent her entire career in Washington

Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud is shown in a close-up photo, gazing down in front of her.

During a trying month, Natasha Cloud adapts as Mystics’ leader

By Jenn Hatfield / August 13, 2023

Washington’s point guard works to balance the fiery and quieter sides of her leadership

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins holds her hands in front of her near waist level and makes 3-point signs as she runs up the court.

‘It’s automatic’: How Ariel Atkins became the top 3-point shooter in Mystics history

By Jenn Hatfield / July 15, 2023

Atkins shot past Ivory Latta on Tuesday in the Washington record books

Washington Mystics forward Tianna Hawkins shoots the ball with her left hand while absorbing contact from behind from Connecticut Sun forward/guard DeWanna Bonner.

As Mystics’ injuries mount, Tianna Hawkins leads frontcourt players who have stepped up

By Jenn Hatfield / July 11, 2023

Hines-Allen and Egbo also delivered big plays on Sunday

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin holds the ball in front of her at waist height as she warms up for a game. She is wearing a black warm-up shirt that reads, "Own your legacy."

How Shakira Austin’s hip injury changes things for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 27, 2023

‘A huge, huge loss on both sides of the ball’

On the Washington Mystics bench, forward Elena Delle Donne stands and makes a 3-pointer sign with her right hand; forward Tianna Hawkins sits and claps; and guard Ariel Atkins stands, yells and pumps her fists.

The how and why behind Washington Mystics’ Dawg of the Night award

By Jenn Hatfield / June 20, 2023

‘It’s a teammate who saw something in you that night’

Washington Mystics guard Li Meng grins and makes a 3-point sign with her right hand as she runs back on defense.

Playing with ‘supreme confidence,’ Li Meng finds her groove with Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 17, 2023

Li’s shooting has been a difference-maker for a struggling Mystics offense

Five Washington Mystics players stand on the court waiting for action to resume. Their facial expressions are neutral to dissatisfied.

What explains the Washington Mystics’ early-season inconsistency?

By Jenn Hatfield / June 13, 2023

They’ve been up and down from quarter to quarter this season — but there’s still time to fix it

Washington Mystics forward/guard Elena Delle Donne waves to the crowd with both hands as smoke billows out behind her during player introductions.

With a ‘lift and flick,’ Elena Delle Donne continues to dominate for Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 27, 2023

Delle Donne’s back once threatened her career, but she’s making that a distant memory