Mike Thibault will be headed to Sydney for the World Cup after the season. | Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images This is Thibault’s second stint as an assistant for Team USA’s women’s basketball team. Former Mystics player and now-Duke head coach Kara Lawson is also named to the squad as they look to lead the Americans to another Gold Medal in the FIBA Women’s … [Read more...] about Thibault named Team USA WBB assistant coach
Preview: Mystics host Storm in two-game series starting Saturday
Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images The Mystics lost to Seattle last month 85-71 despite Elena Delle Donne putting up 20 points. Game Info When: Saturday, July 30 at 12 p.m. ET and Sunday, July 31 at 2 p.m. ET Where: Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, D.C. How to Watch: ESPN, TSN for Saturday, NBC Sports Washington for Sunday Injuries Mystics: None … [Read more...] about Preview: Mystics host Storm in two-game series starting Saturday
Porzingis will represent Latvia in the FIBA WC Qualifiers
Kristaps Porzingis will participate in the World Cup Qualifiers. | Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images Latvia will not be in this year’s EuroBasket, but they’ll have a solid chance of making the World Cup because of the Washington Wizards star. A shoutout to Gaboshyn for letting us know! Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis will represent the … [Read more...] about Porzingis will represent Latvia in the FIBA WC Qualifiers
EDD signs with agent Jessica Holtz
Elena Delle Donne has a new agent in Jessica Holtz. | Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for Help USA The Washington Mystics superstar has signed with the agent who secured supermax contracts for NBA stars like Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns. On Wednesday evening, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reported that Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne has switched agents … [Read more...] about EDD signs with agent Jessica Holtz
Recap: Mystics beat Wings, 87-77
Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images The Mystics have won three in a row. The Washington Mystics won on Thursday evening against the Dallas Wings, 87-77. Elena Delle Donne sat tonight’s game out, but ultimately, her services weren’t needed. Washington had a strong first half, where they led 56-36 and shot 64.7 percent from the field. Ariel Atkins scored 11 of her … [Read more...] about Recap: Mystics beat Wings, 87-77