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Why the Washington Mystics’ supporting cast makes them a dangerous team entering the 2026 WNBA Playoffs

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Michaela Onyenwere and Lauren Betts. (Photo by Scott Taetsch) | Getty Images The WNBA has the best women’s basketball talent in the world. Every team’s supporting cast is full of players who have proven themselves somewhere at some time. However, one supporting cast deserves some extra attention: that of the Washington Mystics. Overlook the Mystics in the playoffs at your own peril. Not only do they have some of the best chemistry and vibes, but also some real talent up and down their roster....

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‘They’ve Tried to Shelve This Story’ – Fox News Publicly Calls Out WNBA Media Over Trans-Athlete Controversy Coverage

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Just this week, Enes Kanter Freedom posted a video where he looked straight into the camera and said, “I would like to offer you a peace summit,” addressing WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert directly. Freedom is the same guy who spent the last several weeks stirring up the whole trans-eligibility fight in the league in the first place.

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“High Risk”: Former WNBA Player Breaks Down DeWanna Bonner’s Impact on Atlanta’s Title Hopes

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The arrival of DeWanna Bonner in the Atlanta Dream was a clear sign of the franchise’s postseason plans, as they are looking to go all out to secure their first-ever WNBA championship. And while the current crop of stars hasn’t looked better, former WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike recently discussed the sacrifices the Dream had to make in their roster to secure Bonner’s signature for the rest of the season.

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The world is chasing the Americans. Plus: Fifth years can return in NCAA?

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! It’s FIBA World Cup time. Coming up: 🤕 Wilson out 💭 Your MVP thoughts 🏀 NCAA ruling Planned Pause: Wait, what happened to the WNBA? WNBA fans are accustomed to the league taking a break every four years for the Olympics, but this is the first time the league will press pause for the World Cup, which tips off this week in Berlin and ru...

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Detroit Pistons executive teases ‘first of its kind’ plans for new WNBA franchise

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Updated Sep 3, 6:31 AM ET

As professional women’s basketball prepares to return to the Motor City, we’re finding out just how Detroit plans to make the dreams a reality. Detroit has a rich, championship-winning history with the WNBA that makes its upcoming return all the more significant.

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