Washington Mystics
Mercury pull away with a strong second half to drop Mystics
Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and added eight assists and the Phoenix Mercury took control in the third quarter, defeating the Washington Mystics 88-72 on Sunday night.
Mystics overcome fourth-quarter drought to beat Storm
Shakira Austin had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Sug Sutton scored 13 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 69-58 on Saturday night.
Meesseman set to join Liberty in her return to WNBA
Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP who last played in the league in 2022, is joining the New York Liberty, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
Mystics’ Sykes gets first WNBA All-Star Game nod as Clark’s replacement
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark said she'll miss the league's All-Star weekend after aggravating a groin injury during an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun this week.
Mystics’ Citron to compete in All-Star 3-point contest
Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron is set to participate in the WNBA's All-Star 3-Point Contest in Indianapolis on Friday night.
WNBA ready to grab spotlight with All-Star Game in Indiana this weekend
The WNBA finishes off the first half of its season this week before heading into the All-Star break in Indiana, which will be a showcase for young star Caitlin Clark.
Sykes scores 10 of her 19 points in fourth quarter as Mystics beat Storm
Brittney Sykes scored 10 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, Sonia Citron added 17 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 74-69 on Sunday.
Mystics close on 12-2 run to beat short-handed Aces 70-68
Brittney Sykes scored 18 points, Shakira Austin had 16 points and eight rebounds, and the Washington Mystics closed on a 12-2 run to beat the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 70-68 on Thursday night.
Reigning WNBA MVP Wilson’s wrist injury to keep her out of Aces’ game against Mystics
Reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson will not play Thursday night when Las Vegas visits the Washington Mystics because of an injured right wrist, the Aces announced.
Clark takes Fever teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft
Caitlin Clark picked her Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart first in the WNBA All-Star Game draft on Tuesday.
Mystics sink late free throws to seal victory over Reese, Sky
Thousands of small children were treated to an old-fashioned slugfest on Tuesday afternoon as the Washington Mystics defeated Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, 81-79, thanks to a pair of late free throws by the home team's Shakira Austin.
Mystics rookie Iriafen collides with Reese, leaves game
Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen left Tuesday's game against the Chicago Sky after fighting for a rebound with Angel Reese.
Mystics rookies Citron, Iriafen named to WNBA All-Star Game
The Washington Mystics are sending two players to the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time since 2021.
Mystics’ rookies strong start forces Edwards to trade block
Unexpected successes can come with a cost. For the upstart Washington Mystics, the unexpected hot start by rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen has left 2024 first-rounder Aaliyah Edwards watching from the bench.
Short-handed Mystics beat Aces for third straight win
Rookie Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Sug Sutton added 17 and the short-handed Washington Mystics beat the Las Vegas Aces 94-83 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
Mystics rookies Citron, Iriafen outduel Bueckers, Wings in overtime win
Having two stellar rookies is better than one. The Washington Mystics -- thanks to star first-years Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen -- pulled out a 91-88 overtime win against top pick Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Sunday.
Mystics’ Sykes shines alongside rookies as rebuild moves ahead of schedule
Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are clearly the franchise's future, as they hit the ground running in their first WNBA campaign. But veteran Brittney Sykes, who looks primed to make her first All-Star team this summer, represents the Mystics' present.
Gray scores career-high 32 points, Dream hit 18 3-pointers to rout Mystics
Allisha Gray scored a career-high 32 points, helping Atlanta set a franchise record with 18 3-pointers and the Dream used a big start to the second half to coast past the Washington Mystics 89-56 on Sunday.
Reese has her first triple double as Sky defeat Sun
Angel Reese had her first triple double, Hailey Van Lith led a dominant performance by the Chicago bench with a career-high 16 points and the Sky pulled away from the Connecticut Sun for a 78-66 win on Sunday.
Mystics’ Kiki Iriafen earns WNBA Rookie of the Month honors
Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen is adding to her trophy shelf. The USC product was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month on Wednesday, less than two months after the Mystics selected her with the fourth pick in the draft.
