Mystics tower over the Sky, get back within a game of a playoff spot
Washington routed Angel Reese-less Chicago, 89-58, for its sixth win in its past eight games.
By Kareem Copeland
Angel Reese and Aaliyah Edwards will long be linked by the Mystics’ decision
Reese, a Maryland native, has shined, but Washington believes it has a franchise cornerstone in Edwards, the power forward it picked just ahead of her.
By Kareem Copeland
Myisha Hines-Allen and the Lynx dent the Mystics’ playoff hopes
Back in D.C. for the first time after last month’s trade, the veteran forward helped Minnesota to a 78-71 victory at Entertainment and Sports Arena.
By Kareem Copeland
Sky rookie Angel Reese to miss rest of WNBA season with wrist injury
Reese, a record-setting 6-foot-3 power forward, announced on social media her season was over, which the Sky later confirmed.
By Rachel Pannett
Karlie Samuelson’s toughness, three-point accuracy lift Mystics past Mercury
The Mystics’ guard scored a career-high 19 points to go with a nasty welt above her left eye as Washington moved with a half game of the eighth and final playoff spot.
By Kareem Copeland
Other WNBA news
Aces beat Fever 86-75 for their 14th straight win in the series
Aces beat Fever 86-75 for their 14th straight win in the series
By Associated Press
Storm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas
Skylar Diggins-Smith had 26 points, Gabby Williams scored 13 of her 17 in the second quarter and the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82
By Associated PressAces star A'ja Wilson breaks WNBA single season scoring record as Aces beat Fever
A’ja Wilson broke the WNBA single season scoring record just before the first half of the Las Vegas Aces’ game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night
By Associated PressMystics beat Chicago 89-58 to move within 1 game of the eighth-place Sky for final playoff spot
Aaliyah Edwards had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Brittney Sykes added 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Washington Mystics beat Chicago 89-58 on Wednesday night to move within one game of the eighth-place Sky for the final playoff spot
By Associated Press
A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time
A’ja Wilson became the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night for their 14th straight win in the series
By Associated PressCaitlin Clark makes more history with second triple-double of the season
Clark now has the only two triple-doubles by a rookie in WNBA history, while formerly downtrodden Indiana continues its winning ways following the Olympic break.
By Des Bieler
Mystics get a key win against the Wings, keep eye on bigger picture
A 90-86 win keeps the Mystics’ playoff hopes alive even as they work on the development of their younger players.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics survive another injury scare but can’t withstand the Sun
Brittney Sykes is helped off the court after a second-quarter leg injury before returning in the second half in a failed comeback bid.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics win third straight, keep flickering playoff hopes alive
With Shakira Austin (ankle) out, the Mystics win their third straight to keep their postseason hopes alive with nine games remaining in the regular season.
By Kareem CopelandCaitlin Clark is shining — and making her skeptics look silly
Caitlin Clark is off to a historic start in the WNBA. Here’s what her doubters missed.
By Sally Jenkins
Mystics’ Shakira Austin was happy to feel mostly healthy. Then a setback.
After two seasons dealing with a hip injury and surgery, Mystics center Shakira Austin was starting to look like her old self before hurting her ankle in a win in Seattle.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics’ win over the Sparks could be costly down the road
In a battle of rebuilding teams, the Mystics held off the Sparks for a win that hurt them on the race to the bottom.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics deal Myisha Hines-Allen, among last members of title team
Hours before the trade deadline, the Mystics traded Hines-Allen to the Lynx and got a second-round draft pick back.
By Kareem Copeland
In last place at the trade deadline, Mystics will be sellers, if anything
The Mystics are “listening to calls” and hoping for draft picks, General Manager Mike Thibault said, but in-season trades are rare in the WNBA.
By Kareem Copeland
Two days later, Mystics still have no answers for Lynx
Lynx hammer Mystics for the second time in three days as Napheesa Collier’s 30 points overshadows some stellar shooting from Stefanie Dolson.
By Kareem Copeland
Mystics, finally healthy, fall apart late in a loss at Minnesota
The Mystics get three key players back as they try to make an unlikely playoff push after an 0-12 start, but loss on the road steepens the climb.
By Kareem Copeland
WNBA to play 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis
The WNBA’s annual midseason showcase heads to Indianapolis, home of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
By Glynn A. Hill
Mystics have three starters back and 15 games to make their push
The Olympic break gave Washington time to get healthy, but it has limited opportunities to jump into the playoff picture.
By Kareem Copeland
The WNBA break is ending. Here are the big stories coming out of it.
The races for MVP and rookie of the year are nearly decided, but the chase for the No. 1 seed and other playoff positioning could get dramatic.
By Kareem Copeland
U.S. women hold off France to extend dynasty by the slimmest of margins
In women’s basketball gold medal game, France’s upset hopes fall short as final long shot wasn’t long enough.
By Ben Golliver