1998
Washington, D.C
Entertainment and Sports Arena: cap. 4,200
2025 Record 16-28 (.364) • 2024 Record: 14-26 (.350)
2 Year Record: 30-54 (.357)
One (2019).
Chamique Holdsclaw, Alana Beard, Elena Delle Donne, Emma Meesseman
Guards: Georgia Amoore, Sonia Citron, Lucy Olsen, Rori Harmon, Cotie McMahon
Forwards: Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen, Michaela Onyenwere, Cassandre Prosper, Angela Dugalić, Lauren Betts
Developmental Players: Darianna Littlepage-Buggs
Head Coach: Sydney Johnson
OUTSTANDING TRADES
INCOMING: No. 9: Acquired from the Seattle Storm in the trade for Brittney Sykes in exchange for this pick and Alysha Clark. No. 11: Acquired from the New York Liberty via the Connecticut Sun as part of the trade that sent Aaliyah Edwards to the Sun.
OUTGOING: No. 19: Traded to the Minnesota Lynx in the Myisha Hines-Allen deal. Note: This pick was later moved again and is currently held by the Dallas Wings. No. 34: Traded to the Minnesota Lynx in a deal to acquire the rights to Karlie Samuelson (who was later traded to Minnesota).
2026 Draft Picks
Round 1: 4th, 9th, 11th
Round 2: 19th
2026 WNBA Mock
5-10 G Olivia Miles
6-4 F Angela Dugalić
6-0 G Gianna Kneepkens
6-2 F Darianna Littlepage-Buggs
6-3 F Grace VanSlooten
6-2 G Saffron Shiels
2026 Actual WNBA Draft
6-7 C Lauren Betts
6-4 F Angela Dugalić
5-11 F Cotie McMahon
6-3 F Cassandre Prosper
6-2 F Darianna Littlepage-Buggs
5-6 G Rori Harmon
Draft Grade: A
Instant Analysis
The Washington Mystics executed a massive haul, utilizing three first-round selections to add size, physicality, and versatile interior scoring. No. 4 overall pick Lauren Betts provides an immediate defensive anchor at 6’7″, pairing elite rim protection with efficient low-post production. Angela Dugalić adds floor-stretching ability and defensive versatility, while Cotie McMahon brings an aggressive, downhill attacking style. Late-round additions Cassandre Prosper and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs provide high-motor depth and upside, while Rori Harmon‘s defensive disruption bolsters the young backcourt.
One-Month Check-In:
End-of-Season Review:
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2029?
OUTSTANDING TRADES
INCOMING: No. 3: Washington receives this pick as part of the Ariel Atkins trade. No. 6: The Atlanta Dream had this pick from a prior deal with the Dallas Wings and have now traded it to the Washington Mystics. No. 23: Acquired as part of the Egbo/Hatar trade. No. 32: The Washington Mystics acquired a third-round pick in the 2025 Draft from Phoenix as part of the Lundquist/Sutton trade.
OUTGOING: No. 17: The Washington Mystics traded their second-round pick in the 2025 Draft to Las Vegas as part of the Amanda Zahui B. trade. No. 30: The Washington Mystics traded their third-round pick to the Seattle Storm for Jade Melbourne.
2025 Draft Picks
Round 1: 3rd, 4th, 6th
Round 2: 23rd
Round 3: 32nd
2025 Mock Draft
6-1 | G Sonia Citron
6-3 | F Kiki Iriafen
6-1 | F Aneesah Morrow
6-3 | F Sania Feagin
5-11 | G Emily Ryan
Actual 2025 WNBA Draft
6-1 | G Sonia Citron
6-3 | F Kiki Iriafen
5-6 | G Georgia Amoore
5-10 | G Lucy Olsen
6-2 | G Zaay Green
Draft Grade: A
Instant Analysis: Washington’s draft haul earned them an A grade, bringing in a well-rounded mix of talent. Citron is a big guard who is a defensive ace but also does a little bit of everything well. Iriafen is quick and agile, with a high motor, strong rebounding, and a developing jump shot. Amoore, though undersized, is a dynamic playmaker who excels at pushing tempo and creating for others. Olsen and Green round out the class as intriguing prospects with upside, giving the Mystics a strong combination of current and future contributors.
One-Month Check-In: Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have hit the ground running. Iriafen earned Rookie of the Month honors, and Citron has been consistently productive. Lucy Olsen is still adjusting, Georgia Amoore is recovering from injury, and Zaay Green was waived.
🔗 Read the Rookie Report: 1 Month Check-In.
End-of-Season Review: WNBA Rookie Report: The Final Verdict
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2028?
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