Washington Mystics

Meeeseman’s coronavirus woes should be a warning sign for the NBA this season

The Washington Mystics forward has lost her sense of taste and smell since last month. This is a cautionary tale for anyone in professional basketball, not just in the women’s game, but the men’s game as well.

2020 Mystics Player Evaluations: Ariel Atkins

The Mystics’ only returning starter proved she can handle the pressure on the court and be a leader and voice off the court.

TIANNA HAWKINS IS ENGAGED!!

Hawkins adds another ring to her finger!

Natasha Cloud named ‘Hero 2020’ by The Red Bulletin

The WNBA champ has used her platform for meaningful change.

Cloud terminates contract with Italian team

Cloud played in two games for the Italian Club.

EDD and her wife auction handmade hoop to benefit NAACP

The highest bid for this 1-of-1 piece of art is $2,610.

Cloud asks Biden for a make up White House visit

The Mystics, who have openly expressed their disapproval of current President Donald Trump, were not invited to the White House after winning the 2019 WNBA championship. But the President Elect’s support for Elena Delle Donne could be the reason they go.

Meesseman tests positive for the coronavirus

The Washington Mystics forward will miss two Women’s EuroBasket qualifiers due to it.

Sug Sutton covers October Vol. 2 issue of The Ballers Magazine

The St. Louis native talks making it to the WNBA, inspiration, and giving back to her community.

Delle Donne has a 96 overall rating in NBA 2K21!

She leads all WNBA players!!

Here are 3 predictions on the Mystics’ 2021 game experience

Due to the timing of the WNBA season, I am a bit more optimistic about their next season than the NBA’s. But I still expect a different experience nevertheless.

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Why Natasha Cloud is voting for Joe Biden

From the continued fight for justice for Breonna Taylor to why she is voting for Joe Biden, Washington Mystics star Natasha Cloud discusses activism and politics with Tamryn Spruill on ‘The Hard Screen,’ a women’s hoops podcast.

Johnson will offset lack of future draft picks

Signed in mid-August, the former Rider University standout provided a spark for the Mystics.

The Mystics persevered despite injuries and absences

The Mystics finished the regular season 9-13, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury.

Leslie’s defense should get her a bigger role next year

Leslie highlighted all the skills of a top-10 pick while in the WNBA’s Florida bubble.

Today is the first anniversary of the Mystics’ WNBA championship!

It’s a cloudy day. But we can still celebrate that last year’s October was a month to remember for the Washington Mystics.

Aerial Powers signs with modeling agency

We see you, Aerial!

2020 Mystics Player Evaluations: Stella Johnson

Johnson showed great promise despite her season being cut short.

2020 WNBA Finals Open Thread: What could a Storm title and dynasty mean for the Mystics?

If the Seattle Storm defeat the Las Vegas Aces for their fourth WNBA championship and their second in the last two years, I think we can safely call this team dynastic.

Is Europe a better place for athletes than the USA?

The Washington Mystics guard asked the question last weekend. Since Europe has generally been a more civil place than the USA in recent years, she has a point.

2020 Mystics Player Evaluations: Myisha Hines-Allen

The All-WNBA Second Team member proved that she can potentially be more than a reserve player and start with the veterans. Going from 2.3 to 17.0 points per game is more than enough to prove her case.

Hines-Allen named to All-WNBA Second Team

This is the first time she was given the league-wide honor.

2020 Mystics player evaluations: Tianna Hawkins

The Mystics veteran forward made a stronger impact for the Mystics than simply scoring and rebounding. Of course, she did plenty there as well.

2020 Mystics player evaluations: Leilani Mitchell

The veteran point guard was the glue that helped hold this team together in an injury-riddled and unprecedented season.

Kim Mestdagh finally gets her 2019 WNBA championship ring

The Belgian guard, who was part of the 2019 Mystics’ WNBA championship team was unable to go to the United States to be part of a private ring ceremony. But every day is a great day to get a championship ring!

2020 Mystics Player Evaluations: Jacki Gemelos

Despite a career full of injuries and being waived by the Sun early on in the bubble, the guard made the most out of her time on and off of the court.

Atkins named to WNBA All-Defensive Second Team

This will be her third consecutive year doing so!

Charles expected to return to the Mystics next season

The Mystics also want Emma Meesseman back.

2020 Mystics Player Evaluations: Powers could have done more with a full season

The Mystics forward only showed up in six games during the 2020 WNBA season. However, if she were healthy, Washington could have also been more competitive.

Hines-Allen 2nd in Most Improved Player voting

The Washington Mystics forward averaged 17.0 points and 8.9 rebounds in 2020, after a 2019 season where she played sparingly off the bench.

2020 Mystics Player Evaluations: Does Meesseman fit in long term?

The 2019 WNBA Finals MVP was poised to be the Washington Mystics’ top star and reclaim her place as a league star. Unfortunately, her performance declined while Myisha Hines-Allen quickly became their go-option. So, do the Mystics really need Meesseman next season?

Hines-Allen received votes for WNBA MVP

The Washington Mystics forward wasn’t close to winning the MVP award, but it’s notable she received votes after being just an end-of-the-bench reserve in 2019.