Washington Mystics
One eye on 2019, the other on the years ahead
Cloud’s giving nature and outspokenness have lifted local communities as well as her alma mater
Free agency will test Mike Thibault’s ability to keep his group together, though
The Mystics’ existing culture of speaking out led the way
Last-second playoff loss to Phoenix stings, but Mystics realize how much they accomplished
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Player health and development are the priority right now, not the playoffs
A welcome respite from the grind of basketball and life
The signings bring the current Mystics roster up to 12 players
Myisha Hines-Allen came up with the idea, inspired by Natasha Cloud’s example
