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Mystics players in recent games

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Making sense of the 0-12 Washington Mystics

By The Next / June 10, 2024

‘They’re sticking together. They aren’t blaming anybody. They’re not pointing fingers, they’re not splintering’

Cierra Burdick holds a giant silver trophy and beams. She is also wearing a FIBA 3X3 medal over her USA uniform.

Team USA’s 3×3 Olympic team blends experience with versatility

By Scott Mammoser / June 10, 2024

Burdick, Brink, Van Lith and Howard headed to Paris

Tyasha Harris’ career-best start is helping to fuel the Connecticut Sun’s success

By Noa Dalzell / June 9, 2024

Stephanie White: ‘It’s still going to be a growth process’

Sky center Elizabeth Williams extends toward the hoop with both hands to shoot the ball

What Elizabeth Williams’ torn meniscus means for the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / June 9, 2024

Teresa Weatherspoon: ‘It’s gonna take the whole team to bring what she brings’

Dallas Wings combo forward Maddy Siegrist rises midair with the ball in her hand to shoot over Connecticut guard Tyasha Harris while Sun forward DeWanna Bonner stands next to them with a raised arm trying to help contest the shot. Behind the three of them, a packed crowd in the stands for this WNBA game.

Sunday Notes, Week 4: Maddy Siegrist, Aaliyah Edwards adjusting to speed of the game

By Emily Adler / June 9, 2024

The Next’s weekly journey into trends and analysis from around the WNBA

The side of a Team USA player’s red and blue shorts, featuring a silver star and USA patch.

Reports: Team USA roster finalized for 2024 Olympics

By Sydney Wingfield / June 8, 2024

Reported roster has Taurasi in, Clark out

Washington Mystics point guard Julie Vanloo talks to four of her teammates and uses her right hand to point away from their huddle. Her teammates have various serious expressions on their faces.

What the record doesn’t tell you about Washington Mystics’ 0-11 start

By Jenn Hatfield / June 8, 2024

They’ve hung around in almost every game, but it’s on to the next one

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shoots a left-handed jump shot, and Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards raises her right arm to try to contest it. The text "A rookie showdown" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Breaking down Aaliyah Edwards vs. Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

By The Next / June 8, 2024

Edwards starred individually, but Reese and Cardoso got the win

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner smiles as a fan holds up a phone to take a selfie with her.

‘Wow, we’re big again’: Brittney Griner makes immediate impact in return for Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / June 8, 2024

Kahleah Copper: ‘Nobody’s just going down there in the paint. It’s just not happening’

Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright stands on the sideline and watches the game with her hands loosely clenched at chest level.

What’s wrong with the Atlanta Dream’s offense?

By Hunter Cruse / June 8, 2024

Is Atlanta’s system maximizing star Rhyne Howard’s talents?