Elena Delle Donne

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 Em 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 Em Adler / September 14, 2022

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

Two pictures side-by-side, of Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart on the left and a smiling and jogging-upcourt Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson on the left

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: MVP

By Em Adler / September 7, 2022

Our unofficial tally has Stewart-Wilson as close as it gets

Mystics

Locked on Women’s Basketball: What’s next for Elena Delle Donne, Alysha Clark and the Washington Mystics?

By The Next / August 25, 2022

Howard and Jenn discuss how the Mystics’ first-round playoff series ended too quickly and more

Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud high-fives her teammates as she is introduced in the starting lineup before a game against the Seattle Storm at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘Warrior’ Natasha Cloud can’t save Washington Mystics from painful playoff exit

By Jenn Hatfield / August 23, 2022

‘They were just a little bit better all the way around’