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A close-up photo of Washington Mystics head coach and general manager Mike Thibault smiling.

Mike Thibault retires as Washington Mystics head coach, will remain general manager

By Jenn Hatfield / November 15, 2022

Eric Thibault slides into head coaching role after 10 years on his father’s staff

Utah guard Gianna Kneepkens dribbles the ball on the perimeter with her left hand, using her body and her right arm to fend off an Idaho defender.

The three teams changing the Pac-12 pecking order

By Michelle Smith / November 15, 2022

Keep an eye on Washington State, Colorado and Utah

Major explosion occurs in Istanbul, a hub for top women’s basketball players

By Isabel Rodrigues / November 13, 2022

On Nov. 14, a source confirmed the safety of all WNBA players in the region to The Next.

Representatives from the four teams in the 2023 WNBA draft lottery, including Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud (third from left), stand behind podiums and await their fate.

Why the Washington Mystics see a bright future even after losing draft lottery

By Jenn Hatfield / November 13, 2022

The Mystics will pick fourth in the 2023 WNBA Draft—one year after taking Shakira Austin at No. 3

Canada's Kacie Bosch (4) shoots a 2-pointer as Team USA's Veronica Burton (6) rushes to contest the shot. Canada's Katherine Plouffe (2) stands nearby Bosch.

The Morning Post-Up, Vol. 9 — Canada earns 3×3 AmeriCup gold with competitive win over Brazil

By Isabel Rodrigues / November 8, 2022

Plus: NCAA tip-off brings drama abound

Elizabeth Kitley

Preseason ACC notes, quotes: Non-conference scheduling wasn’t easy for Virginia Tech

By Mitchell Northam / November 6, 2022

Also, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips weighed-in on the possibility of moving the conference tournament

Minnesota Lynx head coach/general manager Cheryl Reeve stands near midcourt holding a ball under her arm and laughing to Washington Mystics head coach/general manager Mike Thibault, who stands beside her.

Cheryl Reeve inks deal to return to Lynx, now with an even bigger role

By Lucas Seehafer / November 6, 2022

Why Reeve took her time before coming back to Minnesota

Deja Kelly

ACC women’s basketball preview: Excitement, predictions, questions

By Mitchell Northam / November 6, 2022

Can Syracuse win right away with a new coach? Will Olivia Miles take a leap?

Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi (3) in a game against the Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2022.

What Diana Taurasi’s 2023 return means for the Mercury — and Skylar Diggins-Smith

By Alex Simon / November 6, 2022

One question is answered, but many remain in Phoenix entering offseason

Christie Sides gives direction during practice

Indiana Fever hire Christie Sides to coach franchise back to winning ways

By Tony East / November 4, 2022

Sides comes from an Atlanta Dream team that sought to ‘defend from start to finish’