Washington Mystics

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Asjha Jones of the Washington Mystics speaks to young fans during the WNBA Her Time to Play Clinic on September 30, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Mystics promote Asjha Jones to assistant coach

WNBA champion Washington Mystics take a well-deserved victory lap

Meesseman was the “Meesse-ing piece,” but Mystics needed everyone to win this WNBA championship

Ariel Atkins gives back with basketball tournament in her hometown

UNCASVILLE, CT - OCTOBER 8:Washington Mystics center Emma Meesseman (33) disputes the call in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena in the fourth game of the WNBA Finals October 08, 2019 in Uncasville, CT. The Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 90-86 to force a game five in D.C. on Sunday. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

“Playoff Emma” Meesseman is finally getting noticed

UNCASVILLE, CT - OCTOBER 6: Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the Connecticut Sun during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Finals on October 6, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Khoi Ton/NBAE via Getty Images)

Three-point barrage, fundamentals lead Washington Mystics to Game 3 win

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (11)stretches before the game and leaves in the first quarter with an injury in the WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Elena Delle Donne’s back and the way forward for the Washington Mystics

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Natasha Cloud #9 and Elena Delle Donne #11 after a play against the Connecticut Sun during the second half of WNBA Finals Game One at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on September 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

In Game 1 win, Washington’s Ariel Atkins shows that “sophomore slumps are BS”

5/21/04 - Former University of MN Gopher star Lindsey Whalen makes the transition to the pros, training with the Connecticut Sun in preparation for her first WNBA season, which opens Saturday against Phoenix. THIS PHOTO: Whalen, second player from left, cheers for her teammates during a scrimmage at the team's Connecticut College practice site. The scrimmage against a group of male players, helped to prepare the Sun for their feason opener this Saturday night. At far left is head coach Mike Thibault. (Photo by JUDY GRIESEDIECK/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Finals Timeline: the intertwined history of the 2019 WNBA finalists

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) Emma Meesseman #33, Ariel Atkins #7 and Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics celebrate on the court after their 94-90 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in Game Four of the 2019 WNBA Playoff semifinals at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 24, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mystics won the series 3-1. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

1 thing to watch in Game 1: Can Ariel Atkins break out of her playoff slump?

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics on June 29, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

2019 WNBA Finals: Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun will battle for title

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 22: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against LaToya Sanders #30 of the Washington Mystics during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Playoff semifinals at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 22, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Mystics 92-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

2019 WNBA Playoffs: Las Vegas Aces are not here to play nice

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Emma Meesseman #33 after Game Two of the 2019 WNBA playoffs at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on September 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Preview: Washington eyes a return trip to the WNBA Finals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: MNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert presents the 2019 WNBA Most Valuable Player trophy to Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics before Game Two of the 2019 WNBA playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on September 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne wins second MVP award

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17:Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (11) drives past Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) during the second half of the semifinal game between the Washington Mystics and the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. The Washington Mystics defeated the Las Vegas Aces 97-95. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

2019 WNBA Playoffs: Three questions for Washington entering Game 2

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball against the Washington Mystics on September 17, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

“What’s good LaChina?” Kelsey Plum is finding her edge coming off the bench

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Elena Delle Donne #11, Kim Mestdagh #6 and Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics raise their glasses for a toast after the game against the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

How the Washington Mystics spent their late-summer ‘vacation’

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Elena Delle Donne reaches 50-40-90, a WNBA first

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 6: Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics reacts to play against the Dallas Wings on September 6, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Natasha Cloud’s community service has been a constant in her career

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 25: Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the New York Liberty on August 25, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Mystics sign Tianna Hawkins to one-year extension

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 27: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics blocks the shot by Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on August 27, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Washington Mystics crush Los Angeles Sparks in matchup of top-3 teams

Photo by Domenic Allegra.

Kristi Toliver misses sixth straight game, but Washington Mystics cruise

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 11: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics and Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx reach for the ball during the game on August 11, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Mystics’ six-game winning streak ends at hands of Chicago Sky

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 11: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics and Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx reach for the ball during the game on August 11, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lynx allow Mystics to complete the comeback

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 11: Aerial Powers #23 of the Washington Mystics smiles after the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 11, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Aerial Powers is making the trade that brought her to DC look good

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 11: Myisha Hines-Allen #2 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 11, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Shorthanded Mystics put depth on display in win over Lynx

The front of the Washington Mystics cheer card for August 8 commemorating the FORWARD8 initiative. The team gives fans a different cheer card at every home game.

Mystics ownership announces FORWARD8 initiative to support local community

Domenic Allegra

WNBA names Players, Coach of the Month for July