Washington Mystics

Washington Mystics director of player development Sefu Bernard sits next to point guard Julie Vanloo after practice. He has a laptop on his lap. They look at the screen together, and Bernard gestures with one hand as he talks.

Behind the scenes of the Washington Mystics’ player development

By Jenn Hatfield / September 11, 2024

It’s been a tough season for the Mystics, but they’re making deposits in their future

A close-up photo of Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen releasing a jump shot. The Mystics' video board and championship banner are visible in the background.

‘Happy as hell for her’: Washington Mystics welcome back Myisha Hines-Allen

By Jenn Hatfield / September 9, 2024

Hines-Allen played her first game in Washington on Sunday since being traded to Minnesota in August

Washington Mystics forward Emily Engstler holds the ball in her hand out to her side as she looks off-camera for an opportunity to pass, as a Dallas Wings defender stands to her other side in a WNBA game with fans out of focus in the background

Sunday Notes, Week 13: Aliyah Boston, Emily Engstler making strides

By Emily Adler / September 8, 2024

The weekly look around the WNBA breaks down Aliyah Boston developing her passing game, Emily Engstler’s hot streak and more

Los Angeles Sparks guard Sydney Wiese dribbles the ball with her left hand, attacking the lane. A Connecticut Sun defender trails the play.

Sydney Wiese announces retirement from WNBA

By Sydney Wingfield / September 7, 2024

Wiese: ‘To have played and loved a game as deeply as this, for as long as this- it is a blessing’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins dribbles the ball with her left hand just inside the 3-point line.

Ariel Atkins isn’t the Mystics’ point guard, but she’s facilitating more than ever

By Jenn Hatfield / September 1, 2024

Atkins is averaging a career-high 3.4 assists per game while leading Washington in scoring

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso is shown from the waist up. She looks straight ahead.

Sunday Notes, Week 12: Kamilla Cardoso has arrived

By Emily Adler / September 1, 2024

Plus, Brittney Sykes’ 3-point shooting and a WNBA draft lottery update

Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally releases a jump shot off her fingertips in midair as New York Liberty off-ball guard Leonie Fiebich stands in front of her on defense, while a packed WNBA crowd watches from behind

Sunday Notes, Week 11: Kelsey Mitchell on fire, Satou Sabally returns to form, and more

By Emily Adler / August 25, 2024

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down how Kelsey Mitchell is settling in with Caitlin Clark, why Satou Sabally stands out, and more

Former Washington Mystics guard/forward Alana Beard stands at a glass podium at center court and addresses the crowd during her Hall of Fame induction. Mystics general manager Mike Thibault and Beard's family and friends stand on either side of her.

‘Destructive’ defense, unparalleled scoring put Alana Beard in Mystics Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 24, 2024

The former No. 2 overall pick inspired current Mystics guards to strive to defend like her

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards and general manager Mike Thibault posed for a photo at center court before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each held the flag of the country they represent: Australia, Belgium, Canada and the United States, respectively.

How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 18, 2024

Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards are back after joys and disappointments in Paris