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The Washington Mystics traded All-Star Brittney Sykes to the Seattle Storm in exchange for Alysha Clark and a 2026 first-round pick, aiming to strengthen the Storm's offense while the Mystics look to build for the future amid a recent losing streak.
The article highlights three WNBA teams—Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries, and Washington Mystics—that are performing better than expected this season, driven by key players and strategic changes, despite some teams like the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty maintaining strong records.
Caitlin Clark's double-double led the Indiana Fever to an 88-81 victory over the Washington Mystics, marking their third consecutive win. Clark contributed 18 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 22 points, helping the Fever achieve their first four-game home winning streak since 2015. The Fever now embark on a five-game road trip starting against the Atlanta Dream.
Caitlin Clark's double-double led the Indiana Fever to an 88-81 victory over the Washington Mystics, marking their third consecutive win. Clark scored 18 points, grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds, and added six assists and four steals. Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell each contributed 22 points. The Fever, enjoying their first four-game home winning streak since 2015, now embark on a five-game road trip starting against the Atlanta Dream.
Security intervened when a man with a camera tried to approach Chicago Sky's Chennedy Carter at the team hotel in Washington, D.C. The situation was quickly de-escalated without police involvement. The incident, which was briefly posted on social media, drew criticism from Sky players. The team is in Washington for a game against the Mystics.
WNBA teams are making venue changes and buzzy promotions in preparation for Caitlin Clark's highly anticipated debut with the Indiana Fever. Some teams are moving games to larger arenas to accommodate the expected demand, while others are generating hype with promotions to attract more fans. The Washington Mystics and Las Vegas Aces have moved their games against the Fever to larger venues, while the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky are facing challenges due to smaller arena capacities. Additionally, the Phoenix Mercury are building up a rivalry between Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark, and the Minnesota Lynx are planning to honor Maya Moore during a game against the Fever.
The Washington Mystics are relocating their June 7 game against the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark to Capital One Arena due to high demand for tickets, allowing for more fans to attend. Existing season ticket holders will have their seats relocated, while single-game ticket holders will be contacted to select their seats. General public tickets will go on sale on April 23. The move comes after increased interest following Monday night's draft, and the game will still tip off at 7:30 p.m. as scheduled.
Due to high demand for games featuring Caitlin Clark, the Washington Mystics and Las Vegas Aces have moved their respective games against the Indiana Fever to larger venues, Capital One Arena and T-Mobile Arena, to accommodate more fans. This decision comes after the Entertainment & Sports Arena and Michelob Ultra Arena were deemed too small for the expected turnout.
The Washington Mystics have moved their June 7 game against the Indiana Fever to Capital One Arena due to high demand, allowing for more fans and premium hospitality options. Existing ticket holders will have their seats relocated, while single game tickets go on sale on April 23. The move comes amidst increased interest in the WNBA, fueled by the talent of incoming players like Aaliyah Edwards.
The Washington Mystics are considering moving some high-demand home games to Capital One Arena due to unprecedented ticket demand, especially after the recent draft. The team's current home, the Entertainment and Sports Arena, has a capacity of 4,200, while Capital One Arena can accommodate 20,000. The chief business officer for the Mystics noted significant interest increases and the possibility of record-breaking sellouts this season, prompting consideration of larger venues to allow more fans to attend games.
Former WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne has informed the Washington Mystics that she is stepping away from playing basketball for an unspecified period of time, declining the one-year supermax contract offered to her due to uncertainty about her future. The star forward has been dealing with back issues and multiple surgeries throughout her nine-year pro career, but at 34, she remains a formidable presence on the court when healthy. The Mystics have placed the core designation on Delle Donne to retain exclusive negotiating rights with her and guarantee her a one-year supermax contract.
Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne is unlikely to play in the upcoming WNBA season after not signing the team's qualifying offer, following a contract dispute. The two-time MVP had been at an impasse with the Mystics, who designated her as a core player, guaranteeing her the WNBA's maximum salary. With Delle Donne's decision, the team faces a transition year, having already lost point guard Natasha Cloud to the Phoenix Mercury in free agency.
Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne has decided to take a break from basketball and will not sign the one-year supermax offer from the Washington Mystics, leaving her future in the game uncertain. The 34-year-old, who led the Mystics to a championship in 2019, has been weighing her career options and needs more time to consider her next steps. The Mystics had placed the core designation on Delle Donne to retain negotiating rights, but this move led to them losing the ability to do so with Natasha Cloud, who has since signed with the Phoenix Mercury as a free agent.
The New York Liberty advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs with a thrilling overtime win against the Washington Mystics. The game was intense and emotional, with both teams fighting hard. Breanna Stewart led the way for the Liberty with 27 points, while Natasha Cloud had a standout performance for the Mystics with 33 points. The Liberty will now face either the Connecticut Sun or the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals.
The New York Liberty defeated the Washington Mystics 90-85 in overtime, advancing to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs for the first time in eight years. Breanna Stewart led the way with 27 points, while Natasha Cloud scored a career-high 33 points for the Mystics. The Liberty had to overcome blowing an 11-point halftime lead and held on for the win in a thrilling finish.