Elena Delle Donne

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

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin elevates and shoots the ball with her right hand as Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones closely contests.

Career-high performance shows how Shakira Austin could unlock Mystics’ offense

By Jenn Hatfield / May 22, 2023

‘She’s spinning and shaking and all that stuff’s coming out’

Kristi Toliver runs onto the court as a spotlight shines on her.

In her Mystics return, Kristi Toliver makes familiar impact in new role

By Jenn Hatfield / May 20, 2023

Eric Thibault: ‘That’s the Kristi Toliver we need’

New York Liberty big wing Breanna Stewart dribbles downhill while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson defends her from the side, in a matchup of WNBA preseason favorites.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 18, 2023

MVP, ROY, and a ton of fun off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Washington Mystics players and staff stand in a loose circle at halfcourt and talk at the end of a practice.

2023 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 15, 2023

‘Underdog’ Mystics could challenge WNBA’s superteams with elite defense, improved offense

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen rests her arms on the table as she answers a reporter's question during a press conference. Center Amanda Zahui B. is on her left looking down at the table with a small smile.

‘Better days coming’: Mystics’ Myisha Hines-Allen continues to recover from knee surgery

By Jenn Hatfield / May 2, 2023

Hines-Allen playing two-on-two; return date uncertain

USA Basketball camp includes Napheesa Collier.

Who suited up for February’s USA Basketball mini-camp?

By Scott Mammoser / February 10, 2023

Taurasi, Delle Donne and McCoughtry all in attendance

Elena Delle Donne warms up by dribbling a basketball on the Mystics' practice court.

How Elena Delle Donne is approaching her first healthy offseason in five years

By Jenn Hatfield / September 24, 2022

The plan for managing her surgically repaired back worked in 2022, and she hopes to be even better in 2023

Four images of All-WNBA selections in a collage: on the top-left, a shot of Las Vegas point guard Kelsey Plum from behind, holding her follow-through as the ball falls through the hoop, with fans in the background celebrating but out of focus; on the top-right, Phoenix Mercury point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith drives from the key past Connecticut Sun combo guard Natisha Hiedeman, who is falling over towards her; on the bottom-left, Los Angeles Sparks big Nneka Ogwumike jogs up the court while pointing ahead; on the bottom-right, a shot of New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu from behind, holding a finger up while looking out towards her teammates and Washington Mystics players

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: All-WNBA

By Emily Adler / September 14, 2022

The Next’s official 2022 WNBA awards wrapping up with All-WNBA