Washington Mystics
No Clark, no problem as Mystics enjoy surging TV ratings
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark didn't play in the visiting Indiana Fever's loss to the Washington Mystics last Wednesday, but that didn't stop the home team from enjoying its best TV ratings on Monumental Sports Network in years.
Mystics beat shorthanded Fever with injured Clark watching from bench
Brittney Sykes had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 16 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the shorthanded Indiana Fever 83-77 on Wednesday night at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore
WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark won't be on the court Wednesday as her Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics in Baltimore. The Mystics won't miss her.
Akoa Makani hits key 3-pointer as Mercury top Mystics
Monique Akoa Makani scored 13 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Washington Mystics 68-62 on Sunday.
Overhauled Mystics shock WNBA with hot start
The Mystics were supposed to be rebuilding, the same path that their sibling franchise -- the NBA's Washington Wizards -- are on. Instead, the Mystics left the first weekend of the WNBA season looking more like the upstart Washington Commanders, who shocked the NFL world last year.
Sykes, Iriafen double-double help Mystics stage methodical rally to beat Sun
Brittney Sykes scored 27 points and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double and the Washington Mystics spoiled the Connecticut Sun's season debut with a 90-85 win on Sunday.
Sykes scores 22, rookie Citron adds 19 as Mystics beat Dream in opener
Brittney Sykes scored 19 of her 22 points in the second half, rookie Sonia Citron added 15 of her 19 after halftime and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 94-90 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
Rebuilding Mystics open WNBA season with eyes on rookies, new leadership
The WNBA's Washington Mystics won't host their most popular games -- the annual Camp Day and visits from superstars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark -- at the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena this summer. It will be under construction.
Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up
The injuries are piling up for the Washington Mystics ahead of the WNBA season. Forward Aaliyah Edwards, last year's first-round pick, will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a lower-back bruise, the franchise said Thursday.
Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore injures ACL in preseason practice
The WNBA season hasn't started, but the injury bug has already bitten the Washington Mystics. Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the No. 6 pick in this year's pro draft, suffered an ACL injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced.
Mystics earn high marks for WNBA draft performance
The Washington Mystics' rebuild shifted into high gear on Monday as the new-look franchise added three players in the first round of the WNBA draft, with new general manager Jamila Wideman drawing rave reviews.
Bueckers selected No. 1 overall in WNBA draft, going to Wings
Paige Bueckers is headed to Dallas as the first pick Monday night in the WNBA draft.
Mystics trade guard Samuelson to Lynx for 2026 first-round pick
The Washington Mystics made another trade ahead of Monday's WNBA draft. The rebuilding franchise sent guard Karlie Samuelson to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick.
Rebuilding Mystics prepare for WNBA draft after several stars opt out
Monday's WNBA draft will be missing some star power after a handful of top prospects opted to return to school. That's bad news for rebuilding teams like the Washington Mystics, who own the third, fourth and sixth selections.
Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons, 2019 WNBA title with Mystics
Seven-time WNBA All-Star Elena Delle Donne, a two-time league MVP and a key part of Washington's 2019 championship, is retiring after 11 seasons.
Bueckers, Flagg look like franchise saviors for WNBA, NBA fans during March Madness runs
Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers are dominating the NCAA tournaments for the Duke men and Connecticut women, respectively. But they're more than college superstars -- they represent a glimmer of hope for fans of rebuilding professional teams like the Washington Wizards and Mystics.
Mystics move four home games to bigger arenas in Baltimore, Fairfax
The Washington Mystics will play four home games in Baltimore and Fairfax, Virginia, this year after selling out every home game in 2024.
Mystics’ front office banks on draft capital to fuel rebuild after blockbuster trade
The WNBA offseason has been in full swing for about a month, with blockbuster trades and free-agent signings dominating headlines in the flourishing league. But until Sunday night, the Washington Mystics were on the sidelines.
Mystics trade two-time All-Star Atkins to Sky for No. 3 pick in WNBA draft
The Washington Mystics accelerated their rebuild, trading two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky for the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft on Sunday.
Mystics put focus on building a player-friendly culture
With a new general manager and coach, the Washington Mystics are just beginning the process of trying a build a contender again.
