Washington Mystics

May 18, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) controls the ball as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images The Washington Mystics host the Dallas Wings and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd at CareFirst Arena at 7:30 pm. ET on Friday night… Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Wash...

Five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum said she's "not taking anything personal" amid growing speculation that the Sparks could move her before Sunday's trade deadline

May 18, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) controls the ball as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images The Washington Mystics host the Dallas Wings and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd at CareFirst Arena at 7:30 pm. ET on Friday night… Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: CareFirst Arena, Wash...

MANHATTAN, KS - FEBRUARY 21: Nastja Claessens #4 of the Kansas State Wildcats dribbles to the basket against Jaliya Davis #25 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Bramlage Coliseum on February 21, 2026 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics have the youngest roster in the WNBA. Two of their best three players are sophomores with guard Sonia Citron and forward Kiki Iriafen. Center Shakira Austin is more or less Washington’s ve...

A mock trade has the Washington Mystics landing Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks to pair alongside Sonia Citron in the backcourt.

Shakira Austin and Sydney Johnson celebrate a Mystics win. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Washington Mystics, thought of by many to still be a lottery-bound project even after consecutive years of three first-round picks, are approaching August with a record of 15-12. The mark is enough to position them in the postseason picture, with a 4.5-game advantage over the ninth-place Portland Fire. With just two months and 17 games left to play, lets evaluate the three things Washington needs...

The Mystics have the third-best defense in the WNBA — something even head coach Sydney Johnson didn’t see coming

Kiki Iriafen posted her third consecutive double-double and Shakira Austin reached 1,500 career points in Washington's 92-84 win over Connecticut.

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 17: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics drives by Leila Lacan #47 of the Connecticut Sun in the third quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 17, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics host the Connect...

Kelsey Plum does not intend to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks as a free agent, league sources told The Athletic. The deadline falls Sunday, Aug. 2.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on against the Golden State Valkyries in the fourth quarter during a Commissioner's Cup game at Chase Center on June 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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 Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sparks mad...

We are in late July, aka the Dog Days of Summer, or the abyss of the NBA season. Kevin has a great piece about why the Washington Mystics had a great WNBA All-Star Weekend, highlighted by their win in the Shooting Stars Competition. But let’s focus back to the Washington Wizards for this story. Over […]

The Washington Mystics could be deadline buyers or sellers, The Athletic reported. Washington is 14-12 with $1,836,639 in cap space ahead of Sunday.

Kiki Iriafen drives to the basket during the second WNBA All-Star game of her two-year career. | NBAE via Getty Images I am not about to pretend I’ve been a ride-or-die WNBA fan since the league started in 1997. I’ve been a casual — I know who the top players are, I know when the Mystics are good or bad, and that’s about it. The league has gotten by just fine without me. This season, the league started a new TV deal that’ll pay them $281 million a year for the next decade. That’s good news fo...

Shakira Austin, Georgia Amoore and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images As the WNBA’s post-All-Star break action resumes, here’s a quick look at the league standings: Minnesota Lynx (22-6) Golden State Valkyries (19-8) Las Vegas Aces (18-8) Dallas Wings (18-9) Indiana Fever (17-10) Atlanta Dream (16-10) New York Liberty (15-12) Washington Mystics (14-12) Portland Fire (11-16) Toronto Tempo (10-16) Los Angeles Sparks (10-16) Phoenix Mercury (10-18) Chicago Sky (9-18) Connecticut Sun (7-20) Seattle Sto...

Washington Mystics rookie Lauren Betts discusses her Panini trading cards, championship journey, and basketball family as collectors embrace one of the WNBA's rising young stars.

How to watch this year's WNBA All-Star Game live without cable.

Team Washington, represented by Mystics legend Elena Delle Donne, current Mystics forward Shakira Austin and 17-year-old Team USA U18 star Jezelle “GG” Banks, won the 2026 WNBA Shooting Stars event at WNBA All-Star Weekend on Friday. The challenge, which consisted of four teams, gave participants one minute to score as many points as possible from […]

Elena Delle Donne and Shakira Austin. The WNBA is always looking to mix things up during All-Star weekend to keep things fresh. This year, the league is tossing the Skills Challenge and is implementing Shooting Stars in its place for Friday’s WNBA All-Star 2026 festivities (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). Here’s what you need to know about the competition, as well as who might win. In the comments, tells us which team you think will shoot for the stars. So, what is the Shooting Stars competition? Shooting ...

The Mystics can really hurt the Sky with a playoff push.