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Washington MysticsBrittney Sykes to sign with Mystics

The WNBA free agency period is underway and while players cannot officially sign with teams until the moratorium period ends on Feb. 1, there have been some agreements that have been reported already. One of the two major dominoes in Candace Parker and Breanna Stewart fell with Parker’s decision to sign with the Las Vegas […]

Washington MysticsJazmine Jones signs with Mystics

While the bulk of WNBA free agents can’t officially sign their contracts until the WNBA free agency moratorium ends on Feb. 1, there are a few players who are able to sign their contracts right away. In the WNBA, reserved free agents are able to sign their contracts during the moratorium period. A reserved free […]

Washington MysticsEric Thibault taking dad Mike's job after shocking retirement, but there's a catch

The Mike Thibault era is almost officially over. Washington Mystics Associate Head Coach Eric Thibault will take his dad’s place as head coach after spending a full decade on the Mystics bench, including four as the team’s lead assistant, according to a Tuesday afternoon report from ESPN. “I’m really excited,” Eric Thibault said Tuesday. “My […]

Indiana FeverWNBA lottery teams' biggest needs heading into 2023 draft

The WNBA draft lottery commenced yesterday, paving a clearer picture for front offices preparing for April when they get to choose from the best women’s basketball prospects in the country and abroad. The Indiana Fever landed the first overall pick for the first time in franchise history while the Minnesota Lynx nabbed the second selection […]

Indiana Fever2022 WNBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, date, time, odds, more

The WNBA announced today the 2023 draft lottery will take place on Nov. 11. It will be televised on ESPN 2 at 6 p.m. ET as a 30-minute draft special ahead of the primetime collegiate matchup between South Carolina and Maryland. The Indiana Fever, Washington Mystics, Atlanta Dream and Minnesota Lynx are all in contention […]

Los Angeles LakersWATCH: Lakers star LeBron James spotted throwing down dunks in Seattle after botched CrawsOver run

A lot of fans were disappointed after Saturday’s high-profile CrawsOver clash was abruptly canceled in the middle of the game due to “court condensation.” Supporters camped out overnight just to catch a glimpse of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in action, only for the pro-am game to be called off at the mid-way point […]

Washington MysticsDream acquire No. 1 pick in WNBA Draft in blockbuster trade with Mystics

In just a few weeks, the 2022 WNBA season will be underway. Teams across the league are preparing for the year, making trades and transactions ahead of the upcoming draft. With the 2022 WNBA Draft just days away, the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics engaged in a blockbuster trade. In the deal, the Dream acquired […]

Washington MysticsWNBA draft lottery gives Washington Mystics No. 1 pick in 2022 Draft

The WNBA draft lottery went down on Sunday, giving the Washington Mystics the number one overall pick. They had the third-best odds to land the top pick. The Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings secured the remaining top-four selections. The 2022 Draft order is set ✅ See you in April for the #WNBADraft ⏳ […]

Golden State WarriorsAndre Iguodala sarcastically compliments Stephen Curry, takes swipe at WNBA fans

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been cooking early this season, dropping a cool 50 points against the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala, who’s been playing with Curry for years now, once again had a front-row seat to the latest scoring onslaught of the two-time MVP. Afterward, Iguodala took […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall makes Washington return, but not for the Wizards

Superstar John Wall returns to the city that drafted him, not for the Washington Wizards but for the Washington Mystics of the WNBA. The former Wizard was seen spotted courtside supporting Elena Delle Donne and the Mystics in their game against the Los Angeles Sparks. .@JohnWall in the building! Always showing support#TogetherDC pic.twitter.com/VGnNdWQGPi — Washington […]

Miami HeatHeat's Andre Iguodala gets into Twitter beef with WNBA star Aerial Powers

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala was watching a WNBA game during his stay in the NBA bubble when he decided to take to Twitter, setting off an unexpected beef. Iguodala thought he was paying Washington Mystics star Aerial Powers a compliment by tweeting about her game: Number 23 from the mystics is nice!!! — andre […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall wants to follow in footsteps of Washington's recent champions

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall is hoping the Wizards can carry on with the championship-winning ways that have swept through the city of Washington D.C. as of late. The Washington Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun last month, claiming their first WNBA championship in franchise history. Just a few weeks later, the Washington Nationals clinched their […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall, Bradley Beal show love for Mystics, WNBA

The Washington Mystics captured their first WNBA title on Thursday after defeating the Connecticut Sun in a thrilling five-game series. They also earned the adoration of their NBA counterparts. Washington Wizards stars John Wall and Bradley Beal were in D.C. to watch the Mystics close out the series, and both players lauded the women on […]

Los Angeles LakersLeBron James, Kobe Bryant congratulate Mystics' Elena Delle Donne on winning WNBA title

Some of the most noteworthy names from the Los Angeles Lakers camp were one of the first to congratulate Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics for their recent success in the WNBA. After securing the title following a 89-78 series-clinching Game 5 victory against the Connecticut Sun, Delle Donne and company were congratulated by […]

NBAMystics capture title with 89-78 WNBA Finals Game 5 win over Sun

The Washington Mystics captured their first WNBA title after taking an 89-78 win in a crucial Game 5 against the Connecticut Sun. Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne fought through three herniated disks in her back to trot out 21 points after being hindered by injuries through the series. The WNBA Most Valuable Player had fallen […]

NBAMystics' Elena Delle Donne wins WNBA MVP award

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne has been named the 2019 WNBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced on Thursday. A seven-year veteran, Delle Donne has won her second MVP award and become the first player in WNBA history to earn the honor with two different teams. The 30-year-old was also selected as MVP in […]

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