Elena Delle Donne

Washington Mystics forward Tianna Hawkins shoots the ball with her left hand while absorbing contact from behind from Connecticut Sun forward/guard DeWanna Bonner.

As Mystics’ injuries mount, Tianna Hawkins leads frontcourt players who have stepped up

By Jenn Hatfield / July 11, 2023

Hines-Allen and Egbo also delivered big plays on Sunday

Washington Mystics guard Abby Meyers looks up and smiles as the arena is dark for the team's pregame festivities.

‘She was hunting’: Inside Abby Meyers’ two weeks with the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / July 6, 2023

‘It’s just still a surreal experience having this jersey on’

The 2023 WNBA All-Star game logo, which features an animation of the official league basketball surrounded by graphics of multi-side die and playing cards is the backdrop for text that reads "AT&T WNBA All-Star Vegas 2023"

WNBA reveals All-Star Game reserves

By The Next / July 1, 2023

Five-time All-Stars DeWanna Bonner and Courtney Vandersloot highlight list

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin holds the ball in front of her at waist height as she warms up for a game. She is wearing a black warm-up shirt that reads, "Own your legacy."

How Shakira Austin’s hip injury changes things for Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 27, 2023

‘A huge, huge loss on both sides of the ball’

On the Washington Mystics bench, forward Elena Delle Donne stands and makes a 3-pointer sign with her right hand; forward Tianna Hawkins sits and claps; and guard Ariel Atkins stands, yells and pumps her fists.

The how and why behind Washington Mystics’ Dawg of the Night award

By Jenn Hatfield / June 20, 2023

‘It’s a teammate who saw something in you that night’

Washington Mystics guard Li Meng grins and makes a 3-point sign with her right hand as she runs back on defense.

Playing with ‘supreme confidence,’ Li Meng finds her groove with Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / June 17, 2023

Li’s shooting has been a difference-maker for a struggling Mystics offense

Five Washington Mystics players stand on the court waiting for action to resume. Their facial expressions are neutral to dissatisfied.

What explains the Washington Mystics’ early-season inconsistency?

By Jenn Hatfield / June 13, 2023

They’ve been up and down from quarter to quarter this season — but there’s still time to fix it

Washington Mystics head coach Eric Thibault extends both arms in front of him with his index fingers pointed and his palms facing up.

‘He’s got his big-boy pants on’: Inside the transition from Mike to Eric Thibault in Washington

By Jenn Hatfield / June 7, 2023

A foundation of trust has made the transition smooth

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin holds the ball above her head as she shoots a jumper, while Connecticut Sun center Olivia Nelson-Ododa reaches toward her with an outstretch arm to try to contest the shot

Sunday Notes, Week 1: Sun and Sparks are fun, Aces show cracks, Austin and Delle Donne dominate

By Emily Adler / May 28, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA also checks on Chicago, Dallas and Seattle

Washington Mystics forward/guard Elena Delle Donne waves to the crowd with both hands as smoke billows out behind her during player introductions.

With a ‘lift and flick,’ Elena Delle Donne continues to dominate for Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 27, 2023

Delle Donne’s back once threatened her career, but she’s making that a distant memory