Washington Mystics

Diana Taurasi stands at the slot while looking across the court with the ball held behind her upcourt hip, as Washington Mystics off-ball guard Alysha Clark crouches in a defensive stance directly in front of her with a hand in front of Taurasi to obstruct a possible pass

Daily Briefing — July 15, 2022: THE OLD AND THE RECKLESS — Diana Taurasi continues flagrant streak

By Emily Adler / July 15, 2022

The Aces made small Liberty fans cry on camp day

Washington Mystics wing Alysha Clark runs with her palms facing the sky during a game against the Connecticut Sun at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘She’s everywhere’: Inside the elite defense of Alysha Clark

By Jenn Hatfield / July 12, 2022

On a Mystics team with several all-WNBA defenders, Clark is ‘head of our snake’

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker walks up the court while flashing the "three" symbol with both hands. Sky wing Kahleah Copper walks up confidently behind her, and Las Vegas Aces players walk away from them towards the bench for a huddle.

Daily Briefing — July 12, 2022: Second-half predictions from The Next staff

By Emily Adler / July 12, 2022

It’s always Han Xu O’Clock somewhere

Atlanta Dream center Kia Vaughn (7) shoots against Washington Mystics forward Elizabeth Williams (1) during a game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘The ultimate pro’: Inside Kia Vaughn’s prolific, beloved 14-year career

By Gabriella Lewis / July 9, 2022

‘It’s a big, big possibility that this is my last go-around’

Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Aerial Powers stands behind the hoop, looking out towards the crowd, with her right hand out and above her head, pointing to the ground to indicate an and-one

Daily Briefing — July 4, 2022: GOLD LYNX — Aerial Powers’ career-high leads Minnesota wallop of Las Vegas on thrilling Sunday

By Emily Adler / July 4, 2022

AP scores 32 on the night Minnesota retires #32

Washington Mystics guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough waits to check into a game against the Chicago Sky at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on May 22, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘You’re having an impact on winning’: The maturation of Shatori Walker-Kimbrough

By Jenn Hatfield / July 3, 2022

Not many players have had a WNBA career like Walker-Kimbrough’s, filled with ups and downs, an MVP, and a GOAT

Washington Mystics guards Ariel Atkins (left) and Natasha Cloud celebrate on the bench during a game against the Atlanta Dream on June 28, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Ariel Atkins’ All-Star selection reflects how she has quietly continued to improve

By Jenn Hatfield / June 30, 2022

Mystics react to Atkins’ All-Star nod, Delle Donne and Cloud’s snubs

Minnesota Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson goes up with the ball in one hand as she attempts a layup

Daily Briefing — June 29, 2022: MoJeff Mo Problems

By Emily Adler / June 29, 2022

All-Star Game reserves revealed

Washington Mystics forward/guard Elena Delle Donne waves to the crowd near the Mystics' bench after scoring her 4,000th career point. Teammate Natasha Cloud eggs the crowd on with one hand, and Shakira Austin celebrates nearby.

Daily Briefing — June 26, 2022: UNDERDOG DAYS — Upsets take hold across the WNBA

By Isabel Rodrigues / June 26, 2022

Aces come up short and Sparks make it rain

Chicago head coach James Wade stands in front of the scorer's table, looking towards the halfcourt, where an out-of-focus Sky combo forward Rebekah Gardner and Connecticut Sun big Alyssa Thomas stand

Chicago Sky show they can beat teams in a multitude of ways

By James Kay / June 24, 2022

Sky are 1.5 games behind first place after road trip