Mystics’ lead evaporates under the Sun’s physical play in an 80-74 loss
Washington led by 12 early in the second quarter before the game got more physical, and Elena Delle Donne was far from pleased with that.
By Kareem CopelandBrittney Griner’s improbable WNBA return was accompanied by a sense of triumph
The Phoenix Mercury star's return to the court — with Vice President Harris in attendance in Los Angeles — cemented one of the great comeback stories in sports history.
By Gus Garcia-RobertsMystics make a powerful opening statement, thump Liberty
The Mystics played like a team with something to prove in their opener, handling one of the WNBA's title favorites, 80-64.
By Kareem CopelandWomen’s basketball just had a moment. Can the WNBA build on it?
After record viewership for the NCAA women’s tournament, the WNBA opens its season hoping to build on the momentum.
By Kareem CopelandThe Mystics will have a true coach on the floor in Kristi Toliver
Several Washington teammates have taken to calling her “Cheat Code” because Toliver, who is also a Dallas Mavericks assistant coach, gives the team an advantage.
By Kareem CopelandOther WNBA news
Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison
Brittney Griner shined in first regular-season home game since being detained for nearly 10 months in a Russian prison
By John Marshall | APYoung Indiana Fever focusing on present during 20-game skid and not their losing past
Indiana is trying to avoid having its own place in the WNBA record book with a 21st consecutive loss
By Doug Feinberg | APSky spoil Griner's home debut with 75-69 win
Sky spoil Griner’s home debut with 75-69 win
By Associated PressMystics finalize roster and shift to prep for season opener vs. Liberty
Washington waives Emily Engstler, the 2022 No. 4 overall pick by the Indiana Fever, and Jazmine Jones.
By Kareem CopelandWNBA fines Aces, takes first-round pick and suspends Becky Hammon
A league investigation finds that Las Vegas broke rules regarding impermissible player benefits and Hammon was in violation of respect in the workplace policies.
By Kareem CopelandMystics have capable players and not enough roster spots
General manager Mike Thibault will have some difficult decisions to make with the regular season opener approaching.
By Kareem CopelandMyisha Hines-Allen is back on the court after surgery and frustration
The Mystics forward is now fully participating in practice, though the team is slowly working her back in and is being careful with her conditioning.
By Kareem CopelandShakira Austin didn’t want to go to Israel. Once there, she ‘crushed it.’
The second-year center found her scoring touch overseas and is expected to take on a bigger offensive role in her second WNBA season with the Mystics.
By Kareem CopelandThe Mystics don’t think the WNBA title chase is a two-team race
While the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty made splashy offseason acquisitions, Washington added proven veterans to its 2019 championship core.
By Kareem CopelandAt emotional news conference, Brittney Griner mostly looks forward
In her first news conference since her December release from a Russian prison, the Phoenix Mercury star spoke of getting a fresh start.
By Cindy BorenBehind the scenes with Diamond Miller at the WNBA draft
The former Maryland star had a whirlwind day that ended with her being selected No. 2 overall by the Minnesota Lynx.
By Kareem CopelandS. Carolina’s Aliyah Boston, Maryland’s Diamond Miller go 1-2 in WNBA draft
Boston was widely expected to go No. 1. Miller, whose Terps lost to Boston and the Gamecocks in the Elite Eight, was expected to go No. 2.
By Kareem CopelandThere’s no good reason to keep Caitlin Clark out of the WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark is 22 years old, a veteran of three collegiate seasons, and yet ineligible for the WNBA draft.
By Kevin B. BlackistoneBrittney Griner gets one-year deal from Phoenix Mercury to return to WNBA
As expected, the basketball star who spent nearly 10 months detained in Russia will rejoin the WNBA team she has spent her entire career with.
By Kareem CopelandElena Delle Donne is fully recovered and back to being Elena Delle Donne
Delle Donne's return to the Team USA program, and being cleared to participate in all basketball activities, is another milestone surpassed.
By Kareem CopelandWNBA probe of Las Vegas Aces includes possible salary cap violations
The probe includes allegations of salary camp circumvention, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation.
By Kareem CopelandMystics acquire Amanda Zahui B., who is expected to sign a one-year deal
The Mystics traded two second-round draft picks to the Aces for the 6-foot-5 standout, who did not play in 2022.
By Kareem CopelandMystics add Kristi Toliver, Brittney Sykes on first day of free agency
The Mystics bring back a veteran guard who helped them win the 2019 title and sign a versatile defender who has led the WNBA in steals the past two seasons.
By Kareem Copeland