Mystics, dealing with another injury, hold off a Storm surge
Ariel Atkins exited in the second quarter with an ankle injury, but the shorthanded Mystics managed to stop Seattle and head into the all-star break with a win.
By Michael CharlesElena Delle Donne reinjures her ankle in Mystics’ latest loss to the Sun
The two-time WNBA MVP left in the second quarter of a 92-84 loss.
By Kareem CopelandMystics, minus three regular starters, bounce back to fight off Fever
Playing without three starters, the Mystics snap a two-game losing streak by starting fast and holding on for a 96-88 win over Indiana.
By Michael CharlesBasketball legend Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51
Nikki McCray-Penson, a Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, starred at Tennessee before starting her WNBA career with the expansion Washington Mystics.
By Scott AllenUnrivaled, domestic offseason option for WNBA stars, aims for Jan. launch
With the WNBA aiming to limit players going overseas, stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are partnering to give top players a domestic option.
By Glynn A. HillOther WNBA news
Liberty top Fever in OT to earn spot in Commissioner's Cup championship
Liberty top Fever in OT to earn spot in Commissioner’s Cup championship
By Associated PressAllisha Gray score 19, Cheyenne Parker adds 18 as Dream beat Storm 85-75 for 6th straight win
Allisha Gray scored 19 points, Cheyenne Parker added 18 on 6-of-7 shooting and Atlanta beat the Seattle Storm 85-75 to the Dream’s streak to six games
By Associated PressLiberty blow lead, top Fever in overtime 95-87 to advance to Commissioner's Cup final
Sabrina Ionescu scored eight of her 34 points in overtime and the New York Liberty clinched a berth in the Commissioner’s Cup championship with a 95-87 win over the Indiana Fever, despite blowing an 18-point fourth-quarter lead
By Associated PressElena Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud nursing injuries for slumping Mystics
Starters Elena Delle Donne and Natasha Cloud are nursing ankle injuries as Washington has lost two games in a row.
By Kareem CopelandShorthanded Mystics add Queen Egbo from Indiana for Amanda Zahui B.
With Shakira Austin sidelined and Elena Delle Donne's status uncertain, Washington went looking for help and found it in the former Baylor standout.
By Kareem CopelandWithout Elena Delle Donne, Mystics don’t measure up and fall again
The taller Dallas Wings had their way with Washington in an 89-72 win.
By Kareem CopelandElena Delle Donne injured late in Mystics’ loss at Atlanta
The Mystics' star scores a game-high 31 points to spark a comeback but went down with an ankle injury in the final minute of a 94-89 loss.
By Kareem CopelandCommissioner Cathy Engelbert: Next 3-5 years crucial for WNBA
With a new media rights deal on the horizon, it's possible the league can solve its travel and pay issues.
By Kareem CopelandThe Mystics overwhelm the Dream on both ends during a 109-86 rout
Even without Shakira Austin, Washington had no problem in its first of back-to-back matchups with Atlanta.
By Michael CharlesMystics’ Shakira Austin will miss at least three weeks with hip strain
Washington has a busy stretch ahead and will tackle it without a pivotal player on both ends.
By Kareem CopelandThe Las Vegas Aces are crushing opponents and making WNBA history
The Las Vegas Aces, according to some metrics, could be building a case as the most dominant team in the WNBA’s 27-year history.
By Neil GreenbergMystics lose Austin to injury late, then game vs. Liberty in overtime
Shakira Austin strained her left hip in the fourth quarter, and the Washington Mystics squandered what had been a 17-point lead against the New York Liberty.
By Kareem CopelandAfter a slow start, Mystics’ offense trending in the right direction
A decisive three-game winning streak has been highlighted by the Mystics shedding their inconsistencies on the offensive end.
By Kareem CopelandNatasha Cloud guts it out, leads Mystics to another win over Sky
Washington's guard was dealing with a stomach illness but played and scored 16 points as the Mystics got a big early lead and coasted from there.
By Kareem CopelandMystics limit the Sky and show the sky’s the limit when their defense shines
After its 77-69 victory Sunday afternoon, Washington has won four of five.
By Michael CharlesMystics celebrate Brittney Griner and then overwhelm the Mercury
On a night dedicated to Griner's return, Washington erupted offensively in an 88-69 victory.
By Kareem CopelandBrittney Griner is thriving on the court despite a year without basketball
"She had this life taken from her and now she’s back, she’s playing and she’s playing free,” says Olympic teammate Elena Delle Donne.
By Kareem CopelandBrittney Griner is a target, and the WNBA’s solution wasn’t good enough
Brittney Griner needed her league to protect her and her mental state, not the priorities of stingy multimillionaires who don't want to pay for charter flights.
By Candace Buckner