Washington Mystics

Napheesa Collier, congratulates Myisha Hines-Allen after a play against the Chicago Sky

For Myisha Hines-Allen and Napheesa Collier, a reunion three years in the making

By Terry Horstman / September 6, 2024

Lynx teammates played together in France in 2021

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins dribbles the ball with her left hand just inside the 3-point line.

Ariel Atkins isn’t the Mystics’ point guard, but she’s facilitating more than ever

By Jenn Hatfield / September 1, 2024

Atkins is averaging a career-high 3.4 assists per game while leading Washington in scoring

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso is shown from the waist up. She looks straight ahead.

Sunday Notes, Week 12: Kamilla Cardoso has arrived

By Emily Adler / September 1, 2024

Plus, Brittney Sykes’ 3-point shooting and a WNBA draft lottery update

Kennedy Burke points her finger in the air

Self-proclaimed ‘daredevil’ Kennedy Burke has acquired even more moxie in New York

By Jackie Powell / August 26, 2024

Back in the WNBA, the wing is embracing her role and turning heads

Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally releases a jump shot off her fingertips in midair as New York Liberty off-ball guard Leonie Fiebich stands in front of her on defense, while a packed WNBA crowd watches from behind

Sunday Notes, Week 11: Kelsey Mitchell on fire, Satou Sabally returns to form, and more

By Emily Adler / August 25, 2024

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down how Kelsey Mitchell is settling in with Caitlin Clark, why Satou Sabally stands out, and more

Former Washington Mystics guard/forward Alana Beard stands at a glass podium at center court and addresses the crowd during her Hall of Fame induction. Mystics general manager Mike Thibault and Beard's family and friends stand on either side of her.

‘Destructive’ defense, unparalleled scoring put Alana Beard in Mystics Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 24, 2024

The former No. 2 overall pick inspired current Mystics guards to strive to defend like her

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

Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards and general manager Mike Thibault posed for a photo at center court before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each held the flag of the country they represent: Australia, Belgium, Canada and the United States, respectively.

How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 18, 2024

Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards are back after joys and disappointments in Paris

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