Brittney Sykes

The Chicago Sky bench celebrates a play during a game. Several players stand and clap or make 3-point signs with their hands, and two assistant coaches smile and stand.

Jamila Wideman, Sydney Johnson hired to lead Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / December 24, 2024

Wideman, a former WNBA player, takes over as general manager; Johnson steps in as head coach

Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo looks to her right and raises her right pointer finger to acknowledge a teammate.

How Julie Vanloo getting drafted by Golden State impacts a Washington Mystics team in transition

By Jenn Hatfield / December 7, 2024

The Mystics are still without a head coach or general manager, and now they’re down a point guard

Side-by-side photos of Mike and Eric Thibault coaching the Washington Mystics. Mike Thibault points his left index finger and shouts to his players from the sideline. Eric Thibault stands on the sideline with his arms folded across his chest.

Washington Mystics part ways with Mike and Eric Thibault, will begin new era

By Jenn Hatfield / October 24, 2024

For the first time since 2012, there are no Thibaults coaching in Washington

Wearing red jerseys, five Washington Mystics players huddle a little past midcourt.

Despite winless start and missing playoffs, Washington Mystics ‘set a foundation’ in 2024

By Jenn Hatfield / September 22, 2024

Brittney Sykes: ‘Resiliency is an understatement’

Washington Mystics players stand near midcourt after a game and put their fists together in a huddle. The players are each smiling or shouting in celebration.

‘A domino effect’: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough leads Mystics’ bench with buckets, blocks and pregame pep talks

By Jenn Hatfield / September 19, 2024

Walker-Kimbrough leads the WNBA in bench points, but her impact on her teammates goes beyond that

Several Washington Mystics players who are on the bench celebrate a play by shouting, making 3-point signs with their fingers and putting their hands in the air.

How the Washington Mystics climbed from 0-12 into playoff position

By Jenn Hatfield / September 14, 2024

Friday’s win at Atlanta was the Mystics’ seventh in nine games, pushing them into eighth place

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

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’

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

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes defends Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, who is dribbling the ball. Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is ready to help in the paint, and guard Karlie Samuelson defends on the wing.

For Washington Mystics, a ‘clunky’ game is a good sign as three starters return

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2024

Brittney Sykes, Shakira Austin and Karlie Samuelson all returned to action on Thursday after the Olympic break