Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin celebrate from the sideline while wearing red Mystics uniforms.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How did the Washington Mystics earn their 3-3 record?

By The IX Basketball / May 30, 2025

Rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have exceeded expectations

The Washington Mystics and the Indiana Fever prepare for the opening tip at Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena.

Big fun in Baltimore as Mystics light up Charm City

By Rob Knox / May 29, 2025

Sug Sutton: ‘The vibes were high … and the night was super special’

Leonie Fiebich drives the ball from the wing

Space to shine: FIBA’s World Cup calendar shift is a game-changer for WNBA players

By Rob Knox / May 27, 2025

Melbourne: ‘This is encouraging for many international players’

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

Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held passes up the court as she begins to cut around Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler, who is defending her

WNBA notebook: Sonia Citron’s hot start, the return of Plum Ball and more

By Emily Adler / May 25, 2025

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down the electric debut of Sonia Citron, Kelsey Plum’s heliocentrism, Aliyah Boston’s power and more

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

Graphic with headshots of Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers at left and Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen at right. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White all-caps text on orange background at lower right reads "Early Rookie Report".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA rookie report — How have Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen played early on?

By The IX Basketball / May 24, 2025

Evaluating how the league’s rookies are making an impact so far

Kennedy Burke drives with the basketball wit her head up while Rebecca Allen guards her.

Why much more is expected of Kennedy Burke in her second year with the Liberty

By Jackie Powell / May 23, 2025

Burke’s expanded role reflects the coaching staff’s trust in her and her own growing confidence

Early lessons from Atlanta Dream dropping season-opener to Washington Mystics

By Wilton Jackson / May 17, 2025

Karl Smesko: ‘Defensively, we just made too many mistakes’

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