Washington Mystics

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 22: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 22, 2026 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Natalie Nakase and Veronica Burton. | Getty Images With a Monday night loss to the Washington Mystics, the Golden State Valkyries’ nine-game win streak finally came to an end. While they were rightfully disappointed to drop what could have been a 10th-straight win to an inconsistent Mystics team in the Bay, nine in a row is a feat that shouldn’t be ignored. Here are the two biggest takeaways of the longest win streak in the WNBA this season: 1. Gabby Williams is Golden State’s most important,...

Becky Hammon was dialed in as the Washington Mystics closed the gap with the Las Vegas Aces during the second period. While the defending champions were the clear favorites on paper, the 14-12 Mystics proved to be more than a match.

Aces star A’ja Wilson had a WNBA history making stat line on Wednesday despite the team’s loss to the Mystics.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 22: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 22, 2026 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Michaela Onyenwere. (Photo by Kenny Giarla) | NBAE via Getty Images Michaela Onyenwere has been trying to elevate to star status ever since she earned the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in 2021.  She averaged 8.6 points per game for the New York Liberty that year, shining brighter than everyone else in her draft class, despite five players being selected No. 6 overall. But the next season, her minutes per game dropped from 22.2 to 13.7, and her scoring average fell to 4.7 points per game....

In just her second season, Sonia Citron has already established herself as the franchise player for the Washington Mystics. She is a two-time All-Star and coming off a rookie campaign that already turned heads. Now, she is raising the bar even higher. https://www.instagram.com/p/DagqxhcEVEQ/?igsh=NzliMHVscHRkY3k3 Citron Earned Her Second Consecutive All-Star Selection Citron earned All-Star honors for […] The post Sonia Citron Is the Washington Mystics’ Franchise Player appeared first on The Lea

Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman. | Getty Images Entering this final day of WNBA action before All-Star 2026, I imagined the league’s multiple, long winning streaks would be the topic of conversation. The Golden State Valkyries could have been cruising into the break with 10-straight wins, with the Dallas Wings keeping pace with seven-straight victories. Full credit to the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty for disrupting those dreams, leaving the Minnesota Lynx as the league’s lon...

The Washington Mystics host the Las Vegas Aces Wednesday night in a game that pits the WNBA’s youngest team against one of the league powers. Tip off is 7:30 p.m. ET at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Watch on Monumental Sports Network or league pass. Washington ran their record to 13-12 with a split of […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics shoots over Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of a WNBA basketball game at Chase Center on July 18, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

Washington is in a good position.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 20: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics looks to pass the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on July 20, 2026 at Chase Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen scores a career-high 20 points off the bench in a loss to the Washington Mystics on July 20.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics driving to the basket is guarded by Kiah Stokes #41 of the Golden State Valkyries in the first half at Chase Center on July 18, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

The Washington Mystics lost to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night, 74-69. In a game that featured 10 lead changes and seven ties, Shakira Austin led with 18 points and 16 rebounds. For the Aces, Veronica Burton scored 11 points and 11 assists. The Mystics have one more road game in San Fran on Monday. That’s their next game. Tip off at 10 p.m .ET. See you then.

The Washington Wizards play the Atlanta Hawks tonight at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and Monumental Sports Network. In addition, the Washington Mystics will play the Golden State Valkyries at 8:30 p.m. ET which will also be on Monumental Sports Network, though I anticipate it will move to the Monumental 2 since both games will […]

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket against Cotie McMahon #23 of the Washington Mystics during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on July 6, 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) | Getty Images The Washington Myst...

Johnson’s Mystics have always emphasized joy, but for him especially, it seems to have gotten louder this season

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives against Seth Trimble #55 of the Washington Wizards in the third quarter of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images Today is actually a doubleheader. First, the Washington Mystics play the Toronto Tempo tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Then, the Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls...

Jul 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) dribbles the ball against the Washington Mystics during the first quarter at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images | Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images The Atlanta Dream have once again continued their stint in the losing column after an 81-76 loss to the Washington Mystics, but is their showing on the court the full story? The Dream started on a surge, taking advantage of the Mystics’ co...