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The WNBA Finals are set: Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun in best-of-five series

The WNBA Finals are set: Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun in best-of-five series

Best-of-Five Series (2-2-1) Game 1: Sunday, Sept. 29, Washington 95, Connecticut 86 Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 1, Connecticut 99, Washington 87 Game 3: Sunday, Oct. 6, No. 1 Washington vs. No. 2 Connecticut, 3:30 p.m.…

WNBPA and Microsoft announce a paid apprenticeship program for players

WNBPA and Microsoft announce a paid apprenticeship program for players

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and Microsoft announced a partnership that enables players to participate in a paid apprenticeship program at the technology company. “We are delighted to collaborate with Microsoft in our…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-16-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-16-2019

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is the 2019 #WNBA Rookie of the Year https://t.co/Rkd5GUPOly Cheryl Reeve s… https://t.co/bdT55KgS6O -> 2019 #WNBA All-Rookie Team: Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, Fever center Teaira McCowan, Wings guard Arike Ogunbowal……

Emma Meesseman leads Washington in 103-91 win over Aces, Mystics take 2-0 lead in semifinal series

Emma Meesseman leads Washington in 103-91 win over Aces, Mystics take 2-0 lead in semifinal series

Emma Meesseman has a career night as Washington tops Las Vegas for 2-0 series lead Notes || Shot Charts WASHINGTON D.C. – With a sea of scarlet pom poms, red blinking wristbands and a sell…

The good, bad and ugly about Washington surviving Las Vegas, 97-95, kicking off semifinal series

The good, bad and ugly about Washington surviving Las Vegas, 97-95, kicking off semifinal series

Meesseman has playoff career high as Mystics survive Aces in semifinals game one Notes || Shot Charts || Draft Lottery Results WASHINGTON D.C. – Sixteen lead changes and ten ties had the 3,968 fans in…

New York Liberty wins first pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft after lottery

New York Liberty wins first pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft after lottery

That #1 pick feeling ??? pic.twitter.com/7BsNwS2JzF — New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 17, 2019 The New York Liberty won the first pick in the WNBA’s draft lottery Tuesday evening. The lottery took place during halftime…

Run it Back: Washington Mystics excited for first semifinal battle against Las Vegas

Run it Back: Washington Mystics excited for first semifinal battle against Las Vegas

Washington D.C. – The Washington Mystics’ “Run it Back” campaign to avenge their 2018 Finals loss shifts into the postseason Tuesday night. Entertainment and Sports Arena welcomes the Las Vegas Aces to face off with…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-09-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-09-2019

#WNBA rescinds technical foul and ejection of Chicago Sky center Astou Ndour during yesterday’s game at Washington. https://t.co/hXtLHjxzTR -> The Indiana Fever announced today that Pokey Chatman will not return as head coach and general…

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is the 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year, headlines All-Rookie Team

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is the 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year, headlines All-Rookie Team

All-Rookie Team Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is the 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year. She is the first Minnesota player to earn the honor since Maya Moore in 2011. She received 29 votes from…

Elena Delle Donne leads the WNBA’s list of most popular jerseys for third consecutive season

Elena Delle Donne leads the WNBA’s list of most popular jerseys for third consecutive season

The Washington Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne leads the WNBA’s list of most popular jerseys for the third consecutive season. Jersey rankings are based on WNBAStore.com sales from the 2019 season. Las Vegas Aces player A’ja…

Phoenix’s Griner, Connecticut’s Jones and Chicago’s Vandersloot earn 2019 WNBA Peak Performer Awards

Phoenix’s Griner, Connecticut’s Jones and Chicago’s Vandersloot earn 2019 WNBA Peak Performer Awards

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, Connecticut Sun forward/center Jonquel Jones and Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot won the 2019 WNBA Peak Performer Awards in scoring, rebounding and assists. Griner, Jones and Vandersloot all earned the…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-02-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-02-2019

Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 08-26-2019 https://t.co/OIDrF0cXKO -> The WNBA is putting on some of the best pro basketball in America. Why aren’t more fans showing up?…

Indiana Fever fires Pokey Chatman after three season, 28-74 record

Indiana Fever fires Pokey Chatman after three season, 28-74 record

Statement from the Fever: The Indiana Fever announced today that Pokey Chatman will not return as head coach and general manager of the Fever. “We want to thank Pokey for her time with our franchise…

50-40-90: Elena Delle Donne enters the record books again as Washington bests Chicago 100-86 in regular season finale

50-40-90: Elena Delle Donne enters the record books again as Washington bests Chicago 100-86 in regular season finale

Elena Delle Donne becomes the first WNBA player to enter the 50-40-90 club Notes || Shot Charts WASHINGTON D.C. – The Washington Mystics (28-6) closed their regular season with a 100-86 win over the Chicago…

Emma Meesseman shines as Washington bests Dallas 86-73, Mystics lock up top seed

Emma Meesseman shines as Washington bests Dallas 86-73, Mystics lock up top seed

Mystics secure No. 1 seed in playoffs Notes || Shot Charts WASHINGTON D.C. – The Washington Mystics defeated the Dallas Wings 86-73 Friday night in Entertainment and Sports Arena. The contest, Washington’s second-to-last game before…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-26-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-26-2019

#WNBA announces Players of the Week: Courtney Vandersloot (Chicago Sky) averaged 12.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 10.7 apg || Nap… https://t.co/zPnoSwolpX -> Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 08-19-2019 …

WNBPA forms board of advocates

WNBPA forms board of advocates

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced the formation of a Board of Advocates. The group includes “a diverse group of paradigm-shifters and glass-ceiling breakers in business, politics, entertainment, media, and sport.” The union…

Washington Mystics cruise past Los Angeles Sparks 95-66, hold steady in first place

Washington Mystics cruise past Los Angeles Sparks 95-66, hold steady in first place

Notes || Shot Charts WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Mystics dominated the Los Angeles Sparks 95-66 in a highly anticipated matchup Tuesday night in Entertainment and Sports Arena. “We were into them and how to…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-19-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-19-2019

ICYMI: Well-rounded @WashMystics cruise to 107-68 win over Indiana Fever for sixth straight victory, by @amberddodd… https://t.co/Ax77TYOeJQ -> Diana Taurasi medically cleared to play; Mercury waives Arica Carter https://t.co/nzrX5eQX5U #wnba -> #WNBA announces Players of…

Washington Mystics bounce back to top New York 101-72, return to first place

Washington Mystics bounce back to top New York 101-72, return to first place

Notes || Shot Charts WASHINGTON D.C. – The Washington Mystics (21-8) returned to the winning column with a 101–72 victory over the New York Liberty (9-20) Sunday afternoon at Entertainment and Sports Arena. “It’s a…

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-12-2019

Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 08-12-2019

ICYMI: @WashMystics fight off injury bug for 101-78 win over Lynx, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed) https://t.co/xkmBtTTPQ7 #wnba -> Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 08-05-2019 https://t.co/lUqPJqJEzt -> 1996 U.S.…

Diana Taurasi medically cleared to play; Mercury releases Arica Carter

Diana Taurasi medically cleared to play; Mercury releases Arica Carter

From the Mercury: After being a full participant in individual and team pregame warmups before Sunday’s game against New York, Mercury guard and WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi has been cleared to play by…

Well-rounded Washington Mystics cruise to 107-68 win over Indiana Fever for sixth straight victory

Well-rounded Washington Mystics cruise to 107-68 win over Indiana Fever for sixth straight victory

The Mystics made a WNBA-record 18 threes in victory over the Fever WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sunday afternoon the Washington Mystics defeated the Indiana Fever 107-68 at Entertainment and Sports Arena, setting league highs and breaking…

With playoff spot clinched, Mystics on a mission to improve on last year’s historic run

With playoff spot clinched, Mystics on a mission to improve on last year’s historic run

MINNEAPOLIS – Washington became the first WNBA team this season to clinch a playoff spot with a hard fought 86-79 road win at Minnesota Friday.  The Mystics (19-7) used a 30-17 fourth quarter to secure…

With four straight wins, Washington back in first place with nine games remaining

With four straight wins, Washington back in first place with nine games remaining

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Washington Mystics (18-7) won the season series against the Seattle Storm (14-11) with an 88-59 victory in the third matchup this season between the teams Wednesday evening at Entertainment and Sports…

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