Washington Mystics

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) |...

The Atlanta Dream remained undefeated through the first two rounds of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, sweeping both the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty. Now, while they’re closer than ever to finally lifting the trophy, they’re also looking their toughest opponent right in the eyes. Atlanta has been on the brink before. The Dream… The post The Atlanta Dream’s 13-Year Road to Redemption appeared first on Winsidr.

The Atlanta Dream starting five. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries know who they are. The pillars of their identity—defense and depth, plus the the clutchtime magic of Ballhalla—were the foundation of their Game 1 win in the 2026 WNBA Finals over the Atlanta Dream. Through their 5-0 start to the postseason, the Dream had appeared to discover their identity, flexing an aggression and athleticism that overwhelmed the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty. But, what if they can’t acces...

The Dream are hoping suffocating defense and balanced scoring will be enough to finish off the Mystics in Game 2.

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese is just a few wins away from capturing her first WNBA championship. The 2026 Defensive Player of the Year played an integral role in helping Atlanta reach the WNBA Finals, as the Dream eliminated the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty to advance to the Championship round. With the […]

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...

This would be a welcome offensive boost.

Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images The 2026 Washington Mystics made the playoffs as the youngest team in WNBA history, in addition to setting a franchise record with 28 total wins. The overwhelming reaction to the Mystics is that they’re here to stay, and will be somewhat of a perennial contender under the current core. And while I don’t think that’s a unreasonable claim, there’s some context that has begun to be swept under the rug of Washington’s wins. Jamila Wideman’s legacy lin...

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...

The Dream finished off the Liberty with an 85-83 win in Game 3 to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.

Angel Reese’s playoff celebrations have already attracted attention this postseason. After the Atlanta Dream eliminated the Washington Mystics in the first round, Reese caught flak for making a goodbye gesture towards their opponents, causing DeWanna Bonner to step in and stop her.

Let’s take a look at the offseasons ahead for the four teams eliminated in the first-round of the WNBA playoffs.

Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers. | Getty Images The first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs is over, and for the four teams headed home, the offseason starts with a different question. Each team has reasons for optimism, but each exit exposed weaknesses masked by regular-season success. Here’s a look at what worked, what fell short and the decisions that will shape what comes next. Dallas Wings Despite being bounced in the first round against the No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries, the No. 7...

Atlanta Dream blame a short turnaround for closing seats, and fans are not buying it.

When people discussed the WNBA Coach of the Year, they focused on the coaches who led their teams to the best records. This season, that conversation included Cheryl Reeve, Natalie Nakase, and Becky Hammon. While those names were in the top tier, Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson rightfully deserved more attention. Coming into the season, […] The post Sydney Johnson Deserved More Coach of the Year Consideration appeared first on The Lead.

The 2027 WNBA offseason has begun for the Washington Mystics after getting eliminated from the playoffs last week. By all accounts, the 2026 season for them was a success. They were widely expected to be a lottery team though probably not the worst team in the league. But despite having the youngest roster in the […]

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: President Michael Winger of the Washington Wizards smiles during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The 2027 WNBA offseason ...

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Atlanta forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the WNBA first round playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream on September 27th, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The journey continues. The New York Liberty took down the Minnesota Lynx at a raucous Barclays Center on Tuesday night, sweeping the No. 1 seed and advancing to the semifinals. ...

The Atlanta Dream are moving on — and Angel Reese’s first playoff run in Atlanta is already making noise. The Dream completed a 2-0 first-round sweep of the Washington Mystics , winning Game 2 93-75 to advance to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018. Reese delivered 15 points in the closeout victory…

A Dreamy Postseason! The post Dream vs. Mystics Takeaways: Atlanta Sweeps Washington, Reaches First Semifinal Since 2018 appeared first on Ballislife.com.