Olympic break

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith and several teammates walk off the court. Their backs are to the camera.

Skylar Diggins-Smith feels like she belongs in Seattle — and it’s showing on the court

By Bella Munson / September 1, 2024

Diggins-Smith: ‘I haven’t painted my masterpiece … but I definitely feel more settled in’

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

Washington Mystics head coach Eric Thibault draws up a play on a permanent whiteboard at the team's practice facility as his players look on.

Washington Mystics’ practices during Olympic break blend work and play

By Jenn Hatfield / August 3, 2024

The Mystics’ Olympians are in Paris, but the rest are playing Olympic games of their own

Four Atlanta Dream players huddle near the free-throw line.

Takeaways from the Atlanta Dream’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces

By Wilton Jackson / July 13, 2024

Tanisha Wright: ‘We have to continue to fight’