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On YouTubeWashington Mystics News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 23
WNBA stars Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne headline 2026 Naismith HOF candidates list
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has released its list of potential 2026 inductees to the public, and numerous women’s basketball stars have made the cut.
Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / December 23
Should Chamique Holdsclaw make the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame? 
Earlier this week, we mentioned that former Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne and former General Manager/Head Coach Mike Thibault were nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
Washington Mystics News / Swish Appeal / December 21
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne are no-brainer Hall of Famers—and so is Chamique Holdsclaw
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headline the first-time women’s basketball nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026.
WNBA News / Bullets Forever / December 20
Elena Delle Donne, Mike Thibault, Dick Motta among those nominated to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026
On Friday, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame nominated former Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne and former Mystics General Manager and Head Coach Mike Thibault to its Class of 2026.
Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / October 31
Elena Delle Donne named to Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
On Thursday, former Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne was named to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Delle Donne played for the Chicago Sky from 2013-16 and the Mystics from 2017-23.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne among 8 members of Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class
Last summer, the WNBA celebrated the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 that featured Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird. Come next summer, a new class will be enshrined in Knoxville, Tennessee.
WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Elena Delle Donne rips Cathy Engelbert after Napheesa Collier callout
Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier started a firestorm on Tuesday. Collier called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a lengthy statement that has already drawn plenty of supportive responses.
Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / September 17
Former Sky Guard Has New USA Women's Basketball Role
Former WNBA star and Chicago Sky guard Elena Delle Donne earned her first sports championship at the high school level. After looking at her resume from
Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / September 16
Elena Delle Donne named USA Basketball 3×3 national team managing director
On Sunday, USA Basketball named Monumental Basketball Special Advisor Elena Delle Donne to a role as their managing director of the 3X3 women’s national team.
Elena Delle Donne News / Field Level Media / September 15
Elena Delle Donne named managing director for USA women’s 3x3 team
USA Basketball appointed former WNBA Most Valuable Player Elena Delle Donne as its first managing director for the 3x3 women's national team Monday. Delle
Washington Mystics News / The Lead / May 1
Sykes, Dolson the Anchors of the New Mystics Era
The new era in Washington started with a change of leadership. A new general manager and head coach were hired, Ariel Atkins was traded, and Elena Delle Donne retired, moving up to the front office.
Washington Mystics News / The Lead / April 5
Washington Mystics Preparing for Entirely New Era
Reinventing oneself in sports — whether as a player, coach, or team — is immensely challenging. Players face pivotal moments after injuries, moving teams, or aging out of their prime.
Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / April 4
WNBA Reacts to Former Chicago Sky Star's Retirement Decision
The Chicago Sky was one of the worst teams in the WNBA for the first seven seasons of the franchise's existence. The organization had yet to have a winning season since its inaugural season in 2006 and went through four different head coaches until something changed in 2013.
Washington Mystics News / Total Apex Sports / April 4
WNBA Star Elena Delle Donne Announces Retirement
The WNBA has lost one of its most iconic superstars. Elena Delle Donne, a 10-year veteran for both the Chicago Sky and the Washington Mystics announced on Friday morning her intention to retire from basketball.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / April 5
Two-time WNBA MVP announces retirement
She averaged 19.5 points and 6.7 rebounds in 241 career games (234 starts) with the Sky (2013-16) and Mystics (2017-19, 2021-23).
Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / January 27, 2025
Could the Mystics make a trade for a younger star with their current assets?
With a blockbuster trade in the league yesterday involving Jewell Loyd and Kelsey Plum, you never know. Yesterday, we wrote that the Washington Mystics decided not to core Elena Delle Donne, allowing her to enter unrestricted free agency.
Washington Mystics News / Bullets Forever / January 25, 2025
WNBA Free Agency 2025: The Mystics do not core Elena Delle Donne
The Mystics’ long-time franchise player can do what she wishes for the next chapter in her long professional career. The biggest question the Washington Mystics face in 2025, regardless of who their General Manager (or shotcaller) is, is whether to core long-time franchise player Elena Delle Donne.
Who had the greatest WNBA rookie seasons of all time?
The 2024 WNBA season might be known for the performances of two exceptionally talented rookies. But, there have been plenty of rookies who shined bright before. Here's our list of 20 standout WNBA rookie seasons.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 8, 2024
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.
Washington Mystics News / Yardbarker / February 7, 2024
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
Washington Mystics 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.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 15, 2020
Elena Delle Donne blasts WNBA in open letter
In the letter, Delle Donne explained the daily pain and anguish she experiences due to Lyme disease, revealing she has to take 64 pills a day and describes managing her condition as "a never-ending, exhausting, miserable cycle."
WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2020
WNBA denies Elena Delle Donne's medical opt-out request
Delle Donne requested to skip the season because she has Lyme disease, which her personal physician told her puts her at risk of contracting COVID-19.
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