Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen smiles and holds up four fingers on each hand in response to Washington getting the fourth overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She is shown on the broadcast of the draft lottery, and a graphic with the lottery results is overlaid at the bottom.

Rinse and repeat: Rebuilding Washington Mystics will pick fourth in WNBA Draft for second straight year

By Jenn Hatfield / November 23, 2025

That’s just one way this offseason is expected to look like the last one for the Mystics

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and assistant general manager Maria Giovannetti sit in the stands and talk before a game. Wideman holds a coffee cup in her right hand and gestures with her left as she speaks.

Why player development will remain a top priority for Jamila Wideman and Washington Mystics in 2026

By Jenn Hatfield / September 18, 2025

‘Time and talent’ are the keys to the Mystics’ rebuild long-term

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne wears a red Mystics warm-up jacket. She clasps her hands together and looks off to the side.

Elena Delle Donne named Managing Director for USA Basketball 3×3 national team

By Sydney Wingfield / September 16, 2025

Former WNBA player Elena Delle Donne will fill the position of Managing Director for the USA Basketball 3×3 national team

Tina Charles shoots a deep two while Ezi Magbegor flies out with her right hand extended as far as possible to block the shot.

Tina Charles signs with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball

By Sydney Wingfield / September 16, 2025

WNBA all-time rebounding leader adds to star power of AU

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers looks up with a concerned expression. Teammate Myisha Hines-Allen approaches her from the side, while other teammates look on in the background. Packed arena stands are blurry in the background.

WNBA Notes: Let’s talk about the future for teams that missed the playoffs

By Emily Adler / September 13, 2025

Exploring what the future could hold for the Sparks, Sun, Sky, Mystics and Wings

The lights are dark at CareFirst Arena as Washington Mystics players huddle before a game. They are wearing black jerseys with gold trim or black warm-up shirts.

The Washington Mystics’ season is over, but the roots of a rebuild are in place

By Jenn Hatfield / September 13, 2025

Though ending on a 10-game losing streak was disappointing, 2025 was never about results for the Mystics

Washington Mystics players stand on the court and look forward at something off camera, as if they are waiting for something.

How the Washington Mystics are evaluating and pushing themselves during their 8-game losing streak

By Jenn Hatfield / September 6, 2025

Alysha Clark: ‘We want to win, but it’s how you lose’

Wasington guard Sonia Citron dribbles toward the rim past Alyssa Thomas, who is trying to turn and follow. Another Mystics player stands behind Thomas, while a packed crowd on the sideline and endline watch on out of focus in the background.

WNBA Notes: Sparks frontcourt decisions, hot shooting from Sonia Citron, Jewell Loyd

By Emily Adler / August 30, 2025

Plus: Checking in on WNBA lottery odds

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

The anatomy of Atlanta’s surge — how the Dream have become a real threat

By Wilton Jackson / August 25, 2025

Hillmon: ‘Our defense really fuels us’