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WNBA News / Swish Appeal / April 17
The Mystics draft Aaliyah Edwards, and a whole country 
With the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics selected Aaliyah Edwards out of the University of Connecticut and Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Aaliyah Edwards News / NBC Sports / April 16
Elena Delle Donne News / Field Level Media / February 8
Reports: Elena Delle Donne to take break from WNBA
Two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball for an unspecified amount of time, ESPN reported. Delle Donne has a one-year supermax contract offer on the table but has told the Washington Mystics that she doesn't intend to sign it.
Elena Delle Donne News / Yardbarker / February 7
Two-time WNBA MVP reportedly taking break from sport
While the NBA is engulfed in the excitement of this year's trade deadline, stunning news broke from the WNBA world on Wednesday. According to Romona Shelburne
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13
Wizards, Capitals reveal plans for new arena in Virginia suburbs
Sports in the DMV could look quite different in several years if a relocation plan comes to life.
WNBA News / Front Office Sports / September 15
Liberty-Mystics Is Best-Selling Playoff Series of WNBA’s First Round
The number of tickets sold for the New York Liberty’s upcoming first-round WNBA playoff matchup against the Washington Mystics is nearly double (91%) last
Washington Mystics News / NBC Sports / September 12
WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 10
Brittney Sykes beats buzzer to lift Mystics over Liberty
Brittney Sykes hit a catch-and-shoot buzzer-beater Sunday afternoon for the visiting Washington Mystics, who squandered a 12-point fourth-quarter lead before snapping the New York Liberty's eight-game winning streak with a 90-88 victory in the regular-season finale for both teams.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 29
Brittney Sykes (21 points) powers Mystics past Lynx
Brittney Sykes scored 21 points and the Washington Mystics were in control most of the way in an 83-72 victory against the visiting Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 28
Mystics healthy and confident for visit from Lynx
Two teams in a late duel for playoff positioning meet Tuesday night when the Minnesota Lynx visit the Washington Mystics. The Lynx are fifth in the overall WNBA standings and the Mystics are sixth, although each had distinctly different results this past weekend.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 26
Mystics clamp down on league-best Aces, 78-62
Elena Delle Donne returned from her brief injury absence to score a team-high 21 points and guide the Washington Mystics to a home upset of the league-leading Las Vegas Aces 78-62 on Saturday night.
Washington Mystics News / Field Level Media / August 22
Sun hang on to beat Mystics, 68-64
DeWanna Bonner made a tiebreaking 3-pointer after the Sun saw a big lead vanish, allowing Connecticut to pull out a 68-64 victory against the host Washington Mystics on Tuesday night.
Elena Delle Donne News / DC Sports King / August 21
Elena Delle Donne sidelined again, this time with hip injury
The Washington Mystics were without star Elena Delle Donne for Sunday’s 97-84 loss to the Dallas Wings. Delle Donne missed the game with a hip injury, Washington head coach Eric Thibault announced, per Tyler Bynum of NBC Sports Washington.
Washington Mystics News / Field Level Media / August 15
Mystics, Ariel Atkins agree to multiyear extension
The Washington Mystics signed guard Ariel Atkins to a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday. The team did not announce contract details, but The Washington Post reported it is a two-year extension.
Washington Mystics News / DC Sports King / July 12
Ariel Atkins carted off court after breaking Mystics’ three-point record
Even on a night of celebration, the Washington Mystics got bitten by the injury bug once again. Two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins set the franchise record for most threes made in the first quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Storm.
Washington Mystics News / Field Level Media / February 1, 2023
Mystics sign G Brittney Sykes to 3-year deal
Guard Brittney Sykes signed a three-year contract with the Washington Mystics on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Mystics. "Brittney was a main target for us in free agency.
Washington Mystics News / DC Sports King / January 29, 2023
Mystics no longer in running for Breanna Stewart
Four-time WNBA All-Star Breanna Stewart has narrowed her list of potential new free agency destinations to two teams. According to Rachel Galligan of Winsidr.com, Stewart’s choices are the Seattle Storm and New York Liberty.
Washington Mystics News / DC Sports King / November 15, 2022
Mystics head coach Mike Thibault retires from coaching
Mike Thibault is retiring as the head coach of the Washington Mystics. Thibault will continue to serve as the Mystics’ general manager. His son, Eric Thibault, has been named the head coach of Washington.
Ted Leonsis News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24, 2022
Wizards, Capitals, Mystics owner Ted Leonsis emerges as potential suitor for Nationals
Leonsis is one of a few potential buyers granted access to the Nationals financial data. He’s not making a run at sole ownership, however.
Elena Delle Donne News / Field Level Media / August 13, 2022
Mystics hand Fever 17th straight loss
Elena Delle Donne had 24 points as the Washington Mystics extended the Indiana Fever's franchise-record losing streak to 17 games with their 82-70 victory on Friday night in Indianapolis.
Washington Mystics News / BasketballNews.com / June 15, 2022
Shakira Austin is showing out for the Washington Mystics
The 2022 WNBA rookie class has continually impressed on a multitude of fronts a third of the way through the season. Atypical rookies like Kristy Wallace
Elena Delle Donne News / Yardbarker / March 3, 2022
Watch: WNBA All-Stars talk with Yardbarker about March Madness memories, #RetireInequality movement
As Women's History Month gets underway, several prominent names in women's basketball are working to bring awareness to inequality issues.
Candace Parker News / Sportsnaut / May 15, 2021
Candace Parker, Sky dominate Mystics in season opener
The Chicago Sky kicked off their 2021 season in dominant fashion, securing a 70-56 win over the Washington Mystics. Candace Parker, the former WNBA MVP and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, impressed in her Sky debut.
Tina Charles News / Yardbarker / February 5, 2021
Former WNBA MVP Tina Charles re-signs with Washington Mystics
Charles wasn't able to make her debut for the Mystics during the 2020 WNBA season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-time WNBA MVP and the Mystics will look to right that wrong this year.
Washington Mystics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29, 2020
WNBA player Aerial Powers upset with Andre Iguodala over name omission
WNBA player Aerial Powers felt disrespected by a tweet from Andre Iguodala and let him know about it.
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