- Austin's free throws lifts Mystics past Tempo 68-65 in Toronto's regular-season debut CTV News —
- Washington Mystics Earn ESPN’s Highest 2026 WNBA Draft Grade Newsweek —
- How rich is Azzi Fudd in 2026? Net worth revealed after receiving WNBA-record $500K salary Times Of India —
- WNBA free agency update: Sky trade Ariel Atkins for Rickea Jackson Chicago Sun-Times —
- Toronto Tempo fall short of fairy-tale ending in first-ever WNBA regular-season game The Globe and Mail —
- Toronto Tempo fall short of fairy-tale ending Global News —
- Toronto's first WNBA game is no thing of beauty, but sellout crowd finds plenty to cheer ABC News —
- Shakira Austin hits winning free throws as Mystics spoil Tempo opener with 68-65 win Associated Press —
- Azzi Fudd Helps Dallas Wings’ 2026 Draft Class Earn High Marks Newsweek —
- ESPN Not Sold on Atlanta Dream’s First Draft Class After Angel Reese Trade Newsweek —
- From The Sports Desk: Amazing Azzi NBC News —
- Valkyries sign All-Star Williams to multiyear deal ESPN —
- The Toronto Tempo's inaugural game was a kaleidoscope of emotions CBC —
- Shakira Austin hits winning free throws as Mystics spoil Tempo opener with 68-65 win ABC News —
- Sellout crowd in Toronto has plenty to cheer as WNBA's Tempo lose first game Associated Press —
- Toronto Tempo set for historic first regular-season WNBA game Global News —
- Fever's 2026 WNBA Draft Class Earns Intriguing Grade From ESPN Newsweek —
- Wings shut down question about Azzi Fudd-Paige Bueckers relationship at post-draft press conference CBS Sports —
- Designer Fashion Hits the 2026 WNBA Draft The New York Times —
- Sources: Sparks re-signing Plum to 1-year deal ESPN —
Washington Mystics
American professional women's basketball team
The Washington Mystics are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Mystics compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded prior to the 1998 season, and is owned by Ted Leonsis through Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the Mystics' NBA counterpart, the Washington Wizards. The team plays in the CareFirst Arena in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington DC. Sheila C. Johnson, co-founder of BET and ex-wife of Charlotte Sting owner Robert L. Johnson, is the managing partner.
WNBA Draft Grades and Fallout
The Washington Mystics emerged as the big winners of the 2026 WNBA draft, while other teams faced scrutiny over their selections.