Washington Mystics

Brittney Sykes dribbles the ball and protects her space with an outward elbow as she drives at Maya Caldwell.

Is Brittney Sykes the Seattle Storm’s key to punching a playoff ticket?

By Bella Munson / August 25, 2025

Ogwumike: ‘She’s exactly what we’ve been needing’

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron is shown in midair as she shoots a layup. Her right hand is very close to the rim, and the ball is just off her fingertips. Two Connecticut Sun defenders are visible in the frame, but neither is in position to challenge the shot.

With consistency and clutch baskets, Sonia Citron breaks Washington Mystics’ rookie scoring record

By Jenn Hatfield / August 21, 2025

Chamique Holdsclaw had held the record since 1999, but Citron passed her on Tuesday

Two photos from separate Washington Mystics games are displayed side-by-side. On the left, forward Alysha Clark holds the ball with both hands and looks for a pass as Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride defends her tightly. On the right, guard Jacy Sheldon attempts a layup as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers tries to contest the shot from behind.

‘Their energy just lifted all of us up’: How new additions Alysha Clark and Jacy Sheldon have fit the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / August 19, 2025

The two arrived just before the trade deadline, but the Mystics feel like they’ve been around longer

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman is shown doing a Zoom call with reporters. She is wearing a navy Mystics sweatshirt, and there is a navy backdrop with the Mystics, Monumental Sports Network and MedStar Health logos behind her.

Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman discusses plan for the future, progress this season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2025

Wideman: The Mystics are competing ‘probably at a level that we don’t have business competing in’ this season

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen runs up the court without the ball. Her eyes are looking ahead of her and slightly to her left.

How Kiki Iriafen became the best rookie rebounder in Washington Mystics history

By Jenn Hatfield / August 10, 2025

Golden State’s Natalie Nakase: ‘She’s rebounding it like her life depends on it’

Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx and Aliyah Boston of the Indiana Fever look onward in close up portraits of them taken during in-game action.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Ranking WNBA teams with best and worst futures

By Deyscha Smith / August 10, 2025

As the season continues, we look ahead of the future of franchises across the league

Podcast promotion graphic with photos of Alysha Clark and Jacy Sheldon. Text overlay reads "Washington Mystics Attacked Trade Deadline"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How are the Mystics preparing for the future?

By The IX Basketball / August 8, 2025

Jenn Hatfield joined Natalie Heavren to discuss two big moves by the Mystics and how they will affect the team going forward

Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards extends her left arm in midair to try to block an acrobatic layup by Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. Sheldon, also in midair, tries to shield the ball from Edwards with her body.

Did the Washington Mystics get enough for Aaliyah Edwards in deadline-day trade?

By Jenn Hatfield / August 7, 2025

The Mystics got guard Jacy Sheldon to balance their roster, but Edwards still has lots of potential

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.

How Brittney Sykes bolsters Seattle’s championship chances

By Bella Munson / August 6, 2025

Seattle’s perimeter defense gets even better while offense also gets a much-needed punch up

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