Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Early Monday morning, it was announced that Washington Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, replacing A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum who will be inactive due to health reasons. Both Iriafen and Citron had attended the Team USA training camp in December, with Iriafen also participating in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in March. But, neither made the initial final ros...
Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Early Monday morning, it was announced that Washington Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, replacing A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum who will be inactive due to health reasons. Both Iriafen and Citron had attended the Team USA training camp in December, with Iriafen also participating in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in March. But, neither made the initial final ros...
BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 9: Kiki Iriafen #44 and Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on September 9, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...
BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 9: Kiki Iriafen #44 and Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on September 9, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...
LOS ANGELES – After finding themselves down by 17 points late in the first half at home against the Washington Mystics, the Los Angeles Sparks rallied back in the second half to come away with an 88-82 win on Friday night. Helping lead the way as she done for most of this season, Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter to seal […] The post Sparks news: Rae Burrell highlights important learning curve amid career season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOS ANGELES – After finding themselves down by 17 points late in the first half at home against the Washington Mystics, the Los Angeles Sparks rallied back in the second half to come away with an 88-82 win on Friday night. Helping lead the way as she done for most of this season, Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter to seal […] The post Sparks news: Rae Burrell highlights important learning curve amid career season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Reacting to the Washington Mystics embracing the controversial "young hoes" moniker, sports media commentator Jason Whitlock criticized off-court WNBA branding trends and modern cultural shifts.
Reacting to the Washington Mystics embracing the controversial "young hoes" moniker, sports media commentator Jason Whitlock criticized off-court WNBA branding trends and modern cultural shifts.
The Washington Mystics star doesn’t necessarily see herself as a point guard, but when she’s aggressive, the assists pile up The post How Sonia Citron has succeeded as the de-facto point guard for the Washington Mystics appeared first on The IX Sports.
The Washington Mystics star doesn’t necessarily see herself as a point guard, but when she’s aggressive, the assists pile up The post How Sonia Citron has succeeded as the de-facto point guard for the Washington Mystics appeared first on The IX Sports.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 28: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks controls the ball against Shakira Austin #0 and Lauren Betts #51 of the Washington Mystics during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images After Georgia Amoore’s career night propelled her squad to a 94-84 win in Phoenix on Thursday, the Washington Mystics returned Friday night for a road tilt against the Los Angeles Spa...
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 28: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks controls the ball against Shakira Austin #0 and Lauren Betts #51 of the Washington Mystics during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on August 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images After Georgia Amoore’s career night propelled her squad to a 94-84 win in Phoenix on Thursday, the Washington Mystics returned Friday night for a road tilt against the Los Angeles Spa...
After Georgia Amoore’s career night propelled her squad to a 94-84 win in Phoenix on Thursday, the Washington Mystics returned Friday night for a road tilt against the Los Angeles Sparks. Washington led entering the fourth quarter, but the Sparks’ late surge proved too much as the Mystics lost 88-82. The Mystics overcame a 15-2 […]
Aug 28, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks guard-forward Rae Burrell (12) drives to the basket against Washington Mystics center Lauren Betts (51) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect A second-half comeback by the Sparks saw them overturn a 17-point deficit to come away with an 88-82 over the Mystics on Friday. Rae Burrell scored all but three of her 15 points in the final frame as the hosts outscored Was...
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton #4 and Head Coach Sydney Johnson of the Washington Mystics high five during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 28, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/N...
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton #4 and Head Coach Sydney Johnson of the Washington Mystics high five during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 28, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/N...
Thank you for voting in our SB Nation Reacts survey this week. With the Washington Mystics securing their playoff berth this week, we asked you all whether head coach Sydney Johnson should be the WNBA Coach of the Year. The majority of you thought he should at 82 percent. That said, his odds of winning […]
Kahleah Copper. | Getty Images KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in a loss, as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics, their fourth-straight loss. Along the way, she also scored her 2,000th point in a Mercury unifo...
Kahleah Copper. | Getty Images KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in a loss, as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics, their fourth-straight loss. Along the way, she also scored her 2,000th point in a Mercury unifo...
PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper wanted to celebrate her birthday with the people who have supported her and the Phoenix Mercury all season. So, one day before turning 32, Copper asked the Mercury staff and X-Factor to dress in Western gear for Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics — and they obliged.
PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 27: Georgia Amoore #8 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Followin...
PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 27: Georgia Amoore #8 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Followin...
Following a 94-84 victory on Tuesday, the Washington Mystics returned to the Mortgage Matchup Center for another tilt with the Phoenix Mercury. Behind a career-high 25 points and six 3-pointers from Georgia Amoore, Washington earned an 80-73 road win. The Mercury jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead before Shakira Austin got Washington on the […]
Georgia Amoore scored 16 of her career-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen added 20 points and 12 rebounds for her 19th double-double of the season and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 80-73 on Thursday night. Washington trailed 63-53 with 8:17 left in the fourth before going on a 17-2 run and taking a 70-65 lead. Amoore made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to give the Mystics a 78-73 lead with 1:18 left.
The Washington Mystics have been led by center Shakira Austin , guard Sonia Citron, and forward Kiki Iriafen this season, but rookie guard Georgia Amoore is finding her groove too. The 25-year-old tallied a career-high 25 points (9-16 FG, 6-11 3-point) with four assists, two rebounds, and two steals over 30 minutes in an 80-73 win over the Phoenix […] The post Mystics' Georgia Amoore backs up bold Sydney Johnson claim with career night vs. Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket in the third quarter against Rae Burrell #12 of 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 Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics play the...
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket in the third quarter against Rae Burrell #12 of 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 Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics play the...
The Washington Mystics play the Los Angeles Sparks tonight. So let’s get to it. Game Info When: Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 p.m. ET Where: Crypto.com Arena How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries For the Sparks, Emma Cannon will be a gametime decision. What to watch for The Mystics will finish their west coast […]
Kelsey Plum scuffled in her Phoenix Mercury home debut Tuesday night against the Washington Mystics, and unfortunately, she will not get the chance to redeem herself in Thursday’s rematch. Third-year head coach Nate Tibbetts revealed that the two-time WNBA champion will miss the contest due to a lower leg injury, per Stephen PridGeon-Garner. Plum […] The post Mercury news: Nate Tibbetts reveals Kelsey Plum's final status for Mystics clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics attempts a lay up over Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images ESPN released their late...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics attempts a lay up over Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images ESPN released their late...
ESPN released their latest Top 50 player rankings for the 2026 WNBA season. And three Washington Mystics players made the cut. Center Shakira Austin is No. 15, guard Sonia Citron is No. 19 and forward Kiki Iriafen is No. 28. The top three players on the list are Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson, Indiana […]
The Washington Mystics have too much inside scoring for the Phoenix Mercury, while the New York Liberty avoid the season series broom when they host the Golden State Valkyries.
The Washington Mystics have too much inside scoring for the Phoenix Mercury, while the New York Liberty avoid the season series broom when they host the Golden State Valkyries.
PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 25, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Was...
PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 25, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Was...
The Washington Mystics host the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday for another late night game. Game Info When: Thursday, Aug. 26 at 10 p.m. ET Where: PHX Arena How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries For the Mercury, Kara Dunn, Shay Ciezki, Marta Suarez, and Jovana Nogic sat out their last game. The Mystics did not […]
PHOENIX — Kelsey Plum finally made her home debut in front of the Phoenix Mercury’s X-Factor, but the performance was less about a spectacular arrival and more about a measured step in her return from injury. Aug 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0) drives on Washington Mystics guard Cotie McMahon (23) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Kiki Iriagen and Janelle Salaün. All eight WNBA playoff spots have officially been clinched, with the Dallas Wings claiming the final spot on Tuesday night. That means we now move into looking at potential playoff matchups, and there might not be a more intriguing playoff team than the Washington Mystics. View this post on Instagram The Mystics have seven games remaining on their schedule. Although they have the same 23-15 record as the New York Liberty, Washington is the current No. 7 seed a...
Kiki Iriagen and Janelle Salaün. All eight WNBA playoff spots have officially been clinched, with the Dallas Wings claiming the final spot on Tuesday night. That means we now move into looking at potential playoff matchups, and there might not be a more intriguing playoff team than the Washington Mystics. View this post on Instagram The Mystics have seven games remaining on their schedule. Although they have the same 23-15 record as the New York Liberty, Washington is the current No. 7 seed a...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics passes the ball over Kelsey Plum #0 of the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics defeate...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics passes the ball over Kelsey Plum #0 of the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics defeate...
The Washington Mystics defeated the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night, 94-84 on the road. Unlike many of Washington’s earlier victories where the Mystics would squeak by with a win, this game was one where the Mystics raced to a lead and held on, With the exception of a time in the first quarter where the […]