Washington Mystics Team Analysis

What does Parker’s signing with the Aces mean for the Mystics?

It will make things more difficult for Washington. But keep the faith!

2022 was about the Mystics’ transition to a post-Mike Thibault Era

The Washington Mystics spent 2022 making a triumphant return as one of the WNBA’s teams. They also began making strides toward what a post-Mike Thibault future would be like.

Mystics look to upgrade offense in 2023, still not over playoff loss

The team held their end of season media yesterday.

The Mystics had an unlucky end to their season

There will be some things the Mystics need

Mystics clinch No. 5 seed, will get a lottery pick in 2023 too

The second round matchup looks favorable for Washington because the Las Vegas Aces have won the tiebreaker against the Chicago Sky and are tied for first!

Defense and Delle Donne have Mystics well-positioned for the postseason

Mystics regain Top-4 seed with an easier rest-of-season schedule

Yesterday’s win over the Aces and the Chicago Sky’s loss to the Wings could help set the Mystics up for a more ideal seed in the playoffs.

Time’s running out for the Mystics’ home court advantage hopes

Getting a Top-4 seed will also be difficult, but manageable because the Storm have a tougher rest-of-season schedule.

The Mystics get identical record with the Storm ahead of key weekend matches

Welcome to the most crucial stretch of the 2022 season Mystics fans.

The Mystics are still in striking distance of a Top-3 playoff seed

But their toughest stretch of the season comes up this next week.

The Mystics should make a run to be a Top 3 seed in the playoffs

Washington is fifth in the WNBA standings and could use a boost to improve their playoff position. They are in striking distance of the No. 3 seed which would be a much better position than No. 5.

It’s fine that the Mystics don’t have a 20 ppg scorer this season

Greater depth should help Washington improve offensively this season.

Previewing the 2022 Mystics season

Delle Donne and a new-and-improved roster could propel the team back to title contention. But injury concerns remain

Is Tina Charles leaving Washington a loss or not?

The best results sometimes come with making hard decisions...

Mystics look to reset for 2022 with a pain-free EDD

If most things work out according to plan, the Mystics could be a dark horse championship contender, especially with a healthy Delle Donne. But after two consecutive mediocre seasons, it is understandable that many fans are wary.

The Mystics need more post depth and to move on from Meesseman

Whether it’s through the draft or free agency, the Mystics need to address their power forward and center situation, fast. But they also must move on from one of their long-time faces.

Mailbag Part 3: Do the Mystics need to rebuild?

Here is the third and final part of our October mailbag.

The EDD trade of 2017 wasn’t as lopsided as we thought after all

The Chicago Sky kept Stefanie Dolson and Kahleah Copper after trading Delle Donne for them in 2017. Both of whom ultimately became major contributors of their 2021 WNBA Championship team. Copper also won the 2021 WNBA Finals MVP award.

What contributed to the Mystics’ downfall?

From wins to losses...

The Mystics’ playoff hopes are still alive, but their room for error is slim

Washington is tied with the New York Liberty for the No. 8 seed in the WNBA’s Eastern Conference.

The Mystics are in danger of missing the playoffs

After three consecutive losses to start the post-Olympic part of their schedule, the Mystics just aren’t going to have enough to compete successfully this postseason.

Here’s what the Mystics need to make a successful playoff push

The Washington Mystics are 8-10 and eighth in the WNBA. They need some key improvements and possibly a reinforcement to make a deeper run this season. Here are what Tina Charles and Ariel Atkins need to help make that push a successful one.

June Mailbag Answers Part 2

Here is the second part of our June mailbag.

June Mailbag Questions Part 1

Here is the first part of our mailbag for June 2021.

It’ll be tough to see the Mystics make a deep playoff run

Washington is not playing as well as we would like. Hopefully the guards can improve their shooting through the Olympic Break and that Elena Delle Donne returns so the team can be in position to make a bigger push in August.

Multi-site Washington Mystics preview (Part 2)

In the second part of a two-part preview, we give our predictions on how the Mystics will do on and off the court this season.

Three big questions for the Mystics this season

The Mystics enter this season with plenty of intrigue, so what will make the difference between a championship and disappointment?

Cloud re-signs with the Mystics

She will earn near supermax money over the next three years and be part of the team’s long-term future with Elena Delle Donne and Ariel Atkins through 2023.

Mystics have more cap flexibility after Sanders’ retirement

The Washington Mystics will remain in good position to contend — and they will have more salary to work with. It’s still going to be tough

Atkins’ extension shows that the Mystics still look to the future

The contract is reportedly worth $345,000 with the first year’s salary at $170,000 and guaranteed

Mailbag Part 3: The Mystics’ title hopes and remaining free agency targets

In our third part of our mailbag, we answer your questions on the Washington Mystics.