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The Chicago Sky, coming off a challenging 13-27 season, have already been active in reshaping their team. In recent months, veteran acquisitions such

Washington Mystics News / DC Sports King / March 10

Top prospects for Mystics: Maximizing their three first-round picks

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.

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The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Unrivaled Makes Announcement About Angel Reese's New Sky Teammate

WNBA fans won't need to wait until May to see Angel Reese play with her new Chicago Sky teammate, Ariel Atkins. The Sky traded for Atkins on Sunday, sending the No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / February 24

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WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 24

Atkins to Chicago!

The Chicago Sky have sent the No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to the Washington Mystics for Ariel Atkins. Just when the waters of WNBA free agency had seemed to have settled, the Chicago Sky made a splash.

WNBA 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.

WNBA News / Bleacher Nation / February 23

TRADE: Sky Reportedly Land All-Star Ariel Atkins in Exchange for No. 3 Pick

The Chicago Sky have found an All-Star guard for Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews, the Sky have made a move for Ariel Atkins of the Washington Mystics.

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

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Dream coast past Sky, 86-70

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

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / September 17

New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 09/17/2024

This Tuesday night, look forward to the New York Liberty locking horns with the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena to continue the WNBA schedule.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / September 15

Recap: Mystics lose to Dream in overtime, 76-73

Ariel Atkins led with 16 points for Washington and Emily Engstler remained a star shooting force at the right time. The Washington Mystics lost to the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, 76-73 at home.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / September 13

Washington Mystics vs Atlanta Dream Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 09/13/2024 | 2024 WNBA Season

Gateway Center Arena will host a WNBA showdown between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream this Friday night. The Washington Mystics are last in the Eastern Conference, and 10th overall with 12-24.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / August 31

Recap: Mystics lose to Sun, 96-85

Ariel Atkins led with 15 points for Washington while Marina Mabrey led with 21 points off the bench for the Sun. The Washington Mystics’ win streak is over after a 96-85 loss to the Connecticut Sun on Saturday afternoon.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 28

Balanced effort helps Mystics edge Sky

Stefanie Dolson scored 17 points and the Washington Mystics converted late in the game for another road conquest, defeating the Chicago Sky 74-70 on Wednesday night.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 15

Mystics hope 3-point success continues against Mercury

The Washington Mystics love shooting threes. The Phoenix Mercury allow plenty of them. Both squads will look to enter the WNBA's month-long Olympic break on a positive note when they meet for a Tuesday matinee in Washington, D.C.

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / July 15

Ariel Atkins’ career night blighted by Las Vegas Aces

Contending with the two-time champion, two-time MVP, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and basketball supernova that is A’ja Riyadh Wilson is a mountainous task.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / July 14

Aces finish road trip with a win against the Mystics

The Aces swept the season series and improved to 16-7 overall with a 89-77 win against the Washington Mystics. With the loss, the Mystics record falls to 6-18 on the season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 14

A'ja Wilson rallies Aces past Ariel Atkins, Mystics

A'ja Wilson had 28 points as the visiting Las Vegas Aces overcame a sizeable early deficit -- and a career day by Ariel Atkins -- to take down the Washington Mystics 89-77 Sunday.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / July 14

Mystics vs Aces final score: Washington falls to a Wilson MVP performance, 89-77

The Mystics were completely outgunned by the title-favorite Aces Sunday afternoon. The Washington Mystics fell to the Las Vegas Aces Sunday afternoon, 89-77.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / July 14

If Taurasi can’t play for Team USA, her spot should go to Atkins

Atkins is one of the best perimeter defenders in the world. Because of that, she won’t require the ball to make an impact. Clark would be more visible from a marketing perspective, but she hasn’t played for Team USA at the senior level.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 11

Mystics break through, beat Dream for first win

Brittney Sykes and Ariel Atkins each scored 18 points as the Washington Mystics got their first win of the season with an 87-68 victory over the Atlanta Dream in College Park, Ga., on Tuesday.

Washington Mystics News / Bleacher Nation / June 10

2024 Ariel Atkins Stats – Washington Mystics

Ariel Atkins will hit the court when the Washington Mystics play the Atlanta Dream at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday. If you’re trying to find Atkins’ stats, here’s everything you need to know about the Texas product.

Washington Mystics News / Bleacher Nation / May 22

2024 Washington Mystics Jerseys, Shirts, Youth Merchandise and more

Just because you’re sitting on the couch watching the Washington Mystics game doesn’t mean you can’t look good doing it. Show your support for the Mystics with officially licensed gear like jerseys, hoodies, caps, and more.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / May 14

Recap: Mystics lose to Liberty, 85-80

Ariel Atkins led with 20 points for Washington. The Washington Mystics lost their season opener to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, 85-80. The underdog Mystics stayed in this game early on with opportunistic defense.