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The Washington Mystics have landed three first-round picks in the 2025 WNBA draft. After a trade that sent six-year vet Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky, the Mystics now obtain the third, fourth, and sixth overall pick.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Mystics Land ‘Extremely Rare’ Center in Mock Draft After Sky Trade

On Sunday night, the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics pulled off a major WNBA trade. The deal sent guard Ariel Atkins to the Sky in exchange for the No.

Ariel Atkins News / Field Level Media / February 23

Report: Mystics send F Ariel Atkins to Sky for No. 3 draft pick

The Chicago Sky acquired two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins from the Washington Mystics, who received Chicago's No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, per an ESPN report on Sunday.

Aaliyah Edwards News / DC Sports King / February 13

Aaliyah Edwards gaining notice with Cinderella run in Unrivaled

After an uneventful rookie season in the WNBA last year, Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards has garnered attention with her meteoric rise during the Unrivaled 1-v-1 tournament.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 12

‘Nobody Can Stop Me But Me’: Shakira Austin Speaks on Unrivaled Upset of Chelsea Gray

Shakira Austin made headlines after her surprising victory over Chelsea Gray in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament, where she won decisively with a score of 12-2.

Aaliyah Edwards News / ESPN / February 11

Edwards reaches semis of Unrivaled 1-on-1 event

Aaliyah Edwards will be joined in the semifinals of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament by two other ex-UConn players -- Napheesa Collier and Azura Stevens -- as well as Arike Ogunbowale.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 10

Watch: Edwards shuts out Stewart in "Unrivaled 1v1" debut

Watch: Aaliyah Edwards shuts out Brianna Stewart in "Unrivaled 1v1" debut

Sometimes, even for the most elite athletes, it's just not their night. Women's basketball star Brianna Stewart, who plays for the WNBA's New York Liberty, displayed one of the most uncharacteristic defensive performances of her career Monday night.

Watch: Stewart pushes Angel Reese during Unrivaled game

Who had the greatest WNBA rookie seasons of all time?

The 'Women's John Wooden award winners' quiz

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 8

Why the Mystics are still at a crossroads

After missing the playoffs in 2024, the Washington Mystics have brought in new leadership. Will the organization now undertake a rebuild? Or, is the roster still good enough to contend?

Washington Mystics News / Hardwood Heroics / December 26

Welcome Jamila Wideman’: Mystics Make Major Front Office Announcement

The Washington Mystics made a significant move by welcoming Jamila Wideman as their new general manager, aiming to revitalize the team’s front office. This announcement marked a new chapter for the franchise, promising fresh strategies and leadership as they prepared for the upcoming season.

Washington Mystics News / Hardwood Heroics / December 26

New Journey On and Off the Court’: Mystics Welcome New Head Coach

The Washington Mystics embarked on a new journey as they welcomed Sydney Johnson as their head coach, a move that signaled a fresh start for the team. With a focus on building a strong foundation, Johnson aimed to lead the franchise to success both on and off the court.

Washington Mystics News / Beyond Women's Sports / December 24

Washington Mystics Announce New Basketball Leadership

The Washington Mystics have finally chosen new leadership for their next chapter. The team announced in a press release on Monday that Jamila Wideman will be joining the team as general manager and Sydney Johnson will step into the head coach position.

Washington Mystics News / ESPN / December 23

Mystics hire Wideman as GM, Johnson as coach

The Washington Mystics, on Monday, named former NBA senior vice president of player development Jamila Wideman as the new general manager and former Chicago Sky assistant coach Sydney Johnson as the team's coach.

WNBA News / The Spun / December 18

Dan Patrick rips WNBA owner for her comments on Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA this season was massive, helping the league grow exponentially in attendance, interest and television ratings. Her impact on the league has been tangible, with all 12 current teams seeing success this season that they've never experienced.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 18

'It’s Not The People Of The Year': Caitlin Clark Defended By Dan Patrick From Mystics Owner’s Remarks

Caitlin Clark was named by TIME Magazine as their Athlete of the Year on December 10. Clark’s stellar achievement, however, was questioned by Washington Mystics co-owner Sheila Johnson, but it seems that the Indiana Fever star has found a defender in sports broadcaster Dan Patrick.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Stephen A. Smith does not hold back on Caitlin Clark critics

While there might be a fair amount of people who have their qualms about Time Magazine naming Caitlin Clark as their Athlete of the Year for 2024, one prominent figure who has taken no issue with it at all is ESPN sportscaster Stephen A.

Upcoming honor for Caitlin Clark makes perfect sense after record-setting collegiate career

Washington Mystics News / ESPN / November 30

Lynx bolster Reeve's staff, hire Whalen, Thibault

The Lynx have bolstered coach Cheryl Reeve's staff with the additions of franchise legend Lindsay Whalen and former Mystics head coach Eric Thibault.

Eric Thibault News / ESPN / October 23

The Thibaults are out in Washington: What it means for Mystics, five WNBA coaching vacancies

The Mystics parted ways with Eric Thibault on Wednesday, leaving all four teams in the WNBA draft lottery without head coaches.

Eric Thibault News / Field Level Media / October 23

Mystics fire GM Mike Thibault, coach Eric Thibault

The Washington Mystics parted ways with general manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault on Wednesday. Eric Thibault, 37, is the fifth WNBA coach to be fired since the end of the regular season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 18

Liberty seal top overall seed, drop Mystics under playoff line

Breanna Stewart collected team highs with 15 points and 10 rebounds as the New York Liberty clinched the league's best record and top seed in the WNBA playoffs.

Bridget Carleton's late trey lifts Lynx, clinches No. 2 seed

Dream's Tina Charles ties WNBA mark with 193rd double-double

Watch: Brittney Griner, Rickea Jackson get into heated confrontation, both ejected

Dream coast past Sky, 86-70

WNBA Hall of Famer continues to downplay Fever's Caitlin Clark

Washington Mystics News / Beyond Women's Sports / September 9

Could the Washington Mystics… Make the WNBA Playoffs?

After a historically bad 0-12 start, recurring injuries, habitual late-game collapses, and pleas to “tank for Paige”, the Washington Mystics are encroaching on the finale of a season to be forgotten.

WNBA News / Action Network / August 31

Connecticut Sun vs. Washington Mystics prediction, pick, odds for Sat. 8/31

Action Network's Michael Arinze shares his spread prediction for Connecticut Sun vs. Washington Mystics tonight.

Sun seek to continue long hold over Mystics

The best WNBA rivalries of all time

The 'Name every WNBA team' quiz

WNBA News / Action Network / August 20

Seattle Storm vs. Washington Mystics prediction, pick, odds for Tue. 8/20

With both the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics having their own roadblocks to get through, Action Network WNBA expert Michael Arinze breaks down why a same-parlay is the way to go in this matchup.

The 'First overall WNBA draft pick' quiz

The 'Name every WNBA team' quiz

The greatest WNBA teams of all time

Aaliyah Edwards News / Beyond Women's Sports / June 7

Aaliyah Edwards shines, Mystics don’t in return to Capital One Arena

The last time that Capital One Arena hosted the Washington Mystics, Aaliyah Edwards was playing for Crestwood Prep in Toronto, Ontario, just one month removed from her 16th birthday.