Mystics have capable players and not enough roster spots
General manager Mike Thibault will have some difficult decisions to make with the regular season opener approaching.
By Kareem CopelandMyisha Hines-Allen is back on the court after surgery and frustration
The Mystics forward is now fully participating in practice, though the team is slowly working her back in and is being careful with her conditioning.
By Kareem CopelandShakira Austin didn’t want to go to Israel. Once there, she ‘crushed it.’
The second-year center found her scoring touch overseas and is expected to take on a bigger offensive role in her second WNBA season with the Mystics.
By Kareem CopelandThe Mystics don’t think the WNBA title chase is a two-team race
While the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty made splashy offseason acquisitions, Washington added proven veterans to its 2019 championship core.
By Kareem CopelandAt emotional news conference, Brittney Griner mostly looks forward
In her first news conference since her December release from a Russian prison, the Phoenix Mercury star spoke of getting a fresh start.
By Cindy BorenOther WNBA news
Vandersloot hesitated to join WNBA super team in New York due to mom's cancer diagnosis
WNBA All-Star guard Courtney Vandersloot sought her mom’s blessing before signing with the New York Liberty as a free agent
By Doug Feinberg | APSky beat Lynx in preseason game in WNBA's first trip to Canada
Kahleah Copper had 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-74 in a preseason game in the WNBA’s first visit to Canada
By Associated PressBrittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players
By David Brandt | APBehind the scenes with Diamond Miller at the WNBA draft
The former Maryland star had a whirlwind day that ended with her being selected No. 2 overall by the Minnesota Lynx.
By Kareem CopelandS. Carolina’s Aliyah Boston, Maryland’s Diamond Miller go 1-2 in WNBA draft
Boston was widely expected to go No. 1. Miller, whose Terps lost to Boston and the Gamecocks in the Elite Eight, was expected to go No. 2.
By Kareem CopelandThere’s no good reason to keep Caitlin Clark out of the WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark is 22 years old, a veteran of three collegiate seasons, and yet ineligible for the WNBA draft.
By Kevin B. BlackistoneBrittney Griner gets one-year deal from Phoenix Mercury to return to WNBA
As expected, the basketball star who spent nearly 10 months detained in Russia will rejoin the WNBA team she has spent her entire career with.
By Kareem CopelandElena Delle Donne is fully recovered and back to being Elena Delle Donne
Delle Donne's return to the Team USA program, and being cleared to participate in all basketball activities, is another milestone surpassed.
By Kareem CopelandWNBA probe of Las Vegas Aces includes possible salary cap violations
The probe includes allegations of salary camp circumvention, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation.
By Kareem CopelandMystics acquire Amanda Zahui B., who is expected to sign a one-year deal
The Mystics traded two second-round draft picks to the Aces for the 6-foot-5 standout, who did not play in 2022.
By Kareem CopelandMystics add Kristi Toliver, Brittney Sykes on first day of free agency
The Mystics bring back a veteran guard who helped them win the 2019 title and sign a versatile defender who has led the WNBA in steals the past two seasons.
By Kareem CopelandFormer WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart to sign with New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart won two titles with the Seattle Storm after it made her the No. 1 pick of the 2016 WNBA draft.
By Scott AllenMystics agree to deal with Brittney Sykes, move on from Alysha Clark
Sykes, a stellar defender, spent the past three season with the Los Angeles Sparks.
By Kareem CopelandWNBA player Dearica Hamby says Aces ‘bullied’ her over pregnancy
Las Vegas traded the 29-year-old Hamby to the Los Angeles Sparks, prompting her to share her feelings in an Instagram post.
By Cindy BorenSome of the WNBA’s top players could be on the move when free agency opens
With Jonquel Jones in New York, all eyes will now be on two-time champion and 2018 MVP Breanna Stewart to see if she joins the Liberty as well.
By Kareem CopelandBasketball great Maya Moore retires from WNBA to focus on family, causes
A four-time WNBA champion after a stellar college career, Moore last played in 2018 before walking away to help free from prison a man who became her husband.
By Des BielerOn her way home, Brittney Griner says she’ll play in the WNBA this season
Brittney Griner announced in an Instagram post Friday that she has left a U.S. military hospital and will again play for the Phoenix Mercury in the 2023 season.
By Matt BonesteelAlana Beard’s biggest and boldest idea: To own a WNBA franchise
Alana Beard is attempting an audacious transition: From athlete to team owner.
By Candace Buckner