Shakira Austin

Shakira Austin told Post Moves how injuries, monthly training weeks, and a push for a bigger role led to her record-setting All-WNBA season in Washington.

Shakira Austin told Post Moves the Mystics’ ‘Young Hos’ nickname confused her dad, then described Sydney Johnson’s dances and dad jokes in the locker room.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 20: Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on September 20, 2026 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Pepper Robinson/NBAE via Getty Ima...

After the Dream sweep, Shakira Austin told Post Moves the Mystics must keep their defensive identity, find an offensive flow, and reach another level.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after making a basket against the Atlanta Dream during the first half of game two of the first round of the WNBA playoffs at CareFirst Arena on September 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) |...

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Sonia Citron #22 and Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics walk to the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at CareFirst Arena on August 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Thursday, the WNBA announced that Washingt...

Shakira Austin, Rhyne Howard, Angel Reese, Gabby Williams, A’ja Wilson, Veronica Burton, Jordin Canada, Sonia Citron, Breanna Stewart, and Kiah Stokes were all named to the WNBA All-Defense team.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Michaela Onyenwere #12, Shakira Austin #0, Georgia Amoore #8, and Kiki Iriafen #44 during the second half of the game against the Chicago Sky at Capital One Arena on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sco...

Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard has won the 2026 Most Improved Player award, the WNBA announced on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Atlanta Dream during the first half of game two of the first round of the WNBA playoffs at CareFirst Arena on September 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty...

Paige Bueckers. | Getty Images Six of the eight teams that made the 2026 WNBA Playoffs also participated in last postseason. The new entrants? The Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings, both returning to postseason play for the first time since 2023. For the Mystics, Shakira Austin is the only player remaining from the 2023 team that lost in the first round. The 2023 Wings, who won their first round series before being swept in the semifinals, featured Arike Ogunbowale, Odyssey Sims, Maddy Sieg...

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics high fives Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 27, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mand...

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