Washington Mystics

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

Jenn Hatfield
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Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne wins second MVP award

2019 WNBA Playoffs: Three questions for Washington entering Game 2

“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’

Jenn Hatfield
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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

Jenn Hatfield
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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

Jenn Hatfield
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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

Jenn Hatfield
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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

Jenn Hatfield
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Photo by Domenic Allegra.

Kristi Toliver misses sixth straight game, but Washington Mystics cruise

Jenn Hatfield
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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

Andy Brown
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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

Derek James
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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

Jenn Hatfield
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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

Jenn Hatfield
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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

Jenn Hatfield
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Domenic Allegra

WNBA names Players, Coach of the Month for July

Caissa Casarez
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics smiles after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 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)

Takeaways: In a battle of All-Stars, Washington’s Delle Donne and Toliver beat Phoenix’s Griner and Bonner

Jenn Hatfield
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 25: Liz Cambage #8 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces high five during the game against the Seattle Storm on June 25, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces to resume play August 5

Tykera Carter
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 5: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball against the Washington Mystics on July 5, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘It’s always something extra’: Looking back at the earthquake that shook up the Mystics-Aces season series

Jenn Hatfield
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Photo by Domenic Allegra

This weekend, Elena Delle Donne reminded us just how special of a player she is

Jenn Hatfield
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Screenshots from Natasha Cloud's Instagram stories (@t__cloud9), taken June 27, 2019.

Kiara Leslie’s knee is ‘a lot better,’ but the timetable for her return is still unknown

Jenn Hatfield
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics on July 13, 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: Aces beat Mystics to stay in first place

Jenn Hatfield
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 5: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics plays defense against the Las Vegas Aces on July 5, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Second half of Aces-Mystics game postponed after 7.1 magnitude earthquake

Brendon Kleen
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: Elena Delle Donne #11 and Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics react to a play during the game against the Connecticut Sun 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)

How the Mystics got into the No. 1 spot in the WNBA

Jenn Hatfield
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FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball against the Seattle Storm during Game Three of the 2018 WNBA Finals on September 12, 2018 at Eaglebank Arena at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Natasha Cloud, Washington Mystics hold ‘media blackout’

Jenn Hatfield
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UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Courtney Williams #10 of the Connecticut Sun in action during the Connecticut Sun Vs Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Strong second half pushes the Connecticut Sun past the Washington Mystics

Natalie Heavren
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Elena Delle Donne agrees to disagree with an official. (Domenic Allegra photo)

Takeaways: Mystics beat Wings for fourth straight win

Jenn Hatfield
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WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 7: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics warms up before the game against the New York Liberty on June 7, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. 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: Mystics top Liberty Friday night

Howard Megdal
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