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A 101-93 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night helped the Washington Mystics finish their 2026 regular season with a 28-16 record and earn the No.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 22

Mystics beat Sun, keep rising in playoff seeding race

Shakira Austin poured in a game-high 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for her 20th double-double of the season to fuel the host Washington Mystics to a 79-69 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Final Injury Report for Sun-Mystics: Will Shakira Austin, Brittney Griner Play?

The Washington Mystics are at home Tuesday night as they host the Connecticut Sun in an Eastern Conference matchup. Washington enters Tuesday’s game with a 26-16 record after defeating the Indiana Fever on the road Sunday afternoon.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

How many of the 24 WNBA players to score 20 points and dish out 10 assists in the same game multiple time can you name in five minutes?

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WNBA News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Fever star Caitlin Clark makes Chiefs move

Caitlin Clark is a longtime Kansas City Chiefs fan and the Indiana Fever announced her move to pay tribute to the NFL team. The superstar guard’s first signature shoes will officially be released on Oct.

Shakira Austin, Mystics hungry for playoffs but first face Sun

While Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have grabbed the spotlight in their second WNBA seasons, the heart of the Washington Mystics can't be overlooked. Shakira Austin helped the Mystics dominate the Indiana Fever 50-38 in the paint on Sunday as part of a 93-77 road win.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 20

Mystics use fast start to notch road win over Fever

Led by Kiki Iriafen's 21 points and 14 rebounds, the Washington Mystics defeated the Indiana Fever 93-77 on Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis. In her first game back from a one game absence due to personal reasons, Sonia Citron scored 16 points and tied her career high in assists with nine.

Shakira Austin News / DC Sports King / September 19

Shakira Austin Is the Homegrown Star the Mystics Needed

The Washington Mystics have officially handed the franchise keys to a homegrown talent, and the engine is roaring. By shattering the franchise’s single-season

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 18

WNBA to Punish Former Team USA Star After Chicago Sky Game

Shakira Austin was sensational for the Washington Mystics in their 110-80 blowout win over the Chicago Sky on Thursday. The 26-year-old center recorded 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting, along with seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 17

Mystics cruise past Sky in first game since World Cup break

Shakira Austin scored 20 points and Kiki Iriafen notched a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds to boost the visiting Washington Mystics to an 110-80 victory against the Chicago Sky on Thursday.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 15

2026 WNBA awards: The all-round growth in Shakira Austin’s game makes her the pick for Most Improved Player

Oftentimes, debates about major individual awards in sports can become debates about semantics. What does it mean to be or do the “most”? The 2026 Most Improved Player (MIP) race is illustrative of the mushy malleability of “most,” and how one’s definitional parameters could produce a different, deserving winner.

Shakira Austin’s Breakout Season Drove Mystics’ Playoff Berth

Shakira Austin has been nothing short of a star for the Washington Mystics this season. Given a near seven-minute-per-game increase from last season, Austin has taken advantage, quickly becoming a team standout.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Final Injury Report for Mystics-Mercury: Will Kelsey Plum, Shakira Austin Play?

The Phoenix Mercury are at home Tuesday night as they host the Washington Mystics in an interconference matchup. Phoenix enters Tuesday’s game with a 13-24 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Dream Saturday night.

Washington Mystics News / Field Level Media / August 23

Shakira Austin nets 31, Mystics secure playoff berth by beating Fire

Shakira Austin scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Washington Mystics clinched a WNBA playoff berth with a 105-100 victory against the host Portland Fire on Sunday.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Final Injury Report for Mystics-Fire: Will Shakira Austin Play?

The Washington Mystics are on the road Sunday night as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in an interconference matchup. Washington enters Sunday’s game with a 21-15 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Lynx Friday night.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 19

Mystics extend hot streak, send Tempo to 12th straight loss

Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin each logged a double-double as the Washington Mystics cruised to a 93-82 win over visiting Toronto on Wednesday, sending the Tempo to their 12th consecutive defeat.

Washington Mystics News / Field Level Media / August 14

Mystics will lean on Shakira Austin vs. struggling Sparks

Shakira Austin aims to continue her run of stellar performances when the Washington Mystics host the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night. Austin has scored 20 or more points in six of the past eight games while raising her average to a career-best 16.7 points per game.

Five deserving first-time WNBA All-Stars: Wings FA signing, expansion guards and more

The WNBA recently released results from the first batch of fan voting for the 2026 All-Star Game, giving us insight into who's trending for a roster spot in the exhibition set in Chicago on July 25.

The 'WNBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

WNBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Cameras Caught Shakira Austin’s Emotional Reaction After Receiving Technical Foul Against Chicago Sky

The Chicago Sky looked to improve its league record after four losses in a row. The game against the young Washington Mystics was their perfect chance.

Washington Mystics News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 16

Tempo’s Missed Free Agency Chance Continues to Haunt Toronto

Shakira Austin picked up right where she left off last year. She recorded two double-doubles to open the season and put up 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks to help power the Washington Mystics to a two-point overtime win against the Indiana Fever.

Washington Mystics News / The Lead / February 6

Shakira Austin Is Using Unrivaled to Hone Skills

Shakira Austin is a very skilled big for the Mystics who mostly thrives on her post moves. Her game is very deep, as she can also stretch the floor with her jumper and play off the bounce.

Washington Mystics News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 11, 2025

Shakira Austin’s grateful message to Mystics ahead of free agency

Shakira Austin is aware that her future with the Washington Mystics is uncertain following the team’s conclusion to the 2025 campaign. The Mystics ended their season on Sept.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / August 6, 2025

New era taking shape for Mystics ahead of WNBA trade deadline

The WNBA trade deadline is almost here, and for the Mystics, it’s clear a new era is taking shape.

Mystics and Storm execute a rare win-win trade

Hot-starting Sky finally snap ugly losing streak, outlast Mystics without Angel Reese

The 'WNBA Most Valuable Player award winners' quiz

Washington Mystics News / The Lead / April 8, 2025

A Healthy Shakira Austin Skyrockets the Mystics’ Ceiling

The 2025 WNBA season promises to be among the most significant in the Washington Mystics’ 28-year history. As they embark on a new era without two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne, the franchise is dedicated to crafting a roster around its younger stars.

Washington Mystics News / Burn City Sports / September 5, 2024

Mystics’ Shakira Austin out for matchup vs. Mercury with yet another serious injury

The Washington Mystics welcomed back guard Shakira Austin in the middle of August after a hip injury kept her out since May 31, but she has been dealt with another setback.