@kareemcopeland. Sky led by 4 after the first quarter. Clark and EDD was expected. Can confirm that the Mystics will meet with Breanna Stewart in person in Istanbul as the free agency negotiating period begins tomorrow. #WNBA . Huskers are just 4 for 24 from the field with 14 turnovers McDaniel ends the half with a bullying steal then going the distance for a buzzer beating reverse layup. #wnba”“Officially official: Maryland announces the signing of incoming freshmen four-star guards Gia Cooke and Brianna McDaniel. Delle Donne was frustrated after the loss to the Sun in Connecticut on Sunday. And that the Mystics have reached an agreement with Elizabeth Williams. ICYMI No. ConversationRT @JT4USAB: I'm tired of hearing the commentary on #HBCUs playing money games; it's going to continue to happen until alumni decide to consistently support & UNIV. com with subject. leadership make better financial decisions. “Mike Thibault says Elena Delle Donne won’t play tonight. They had to let her go to completely the trade for Queen Egbo, but can now bring her back on another hardship contract. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Thibault said Emily Engstler is getting more comfortable. 3 seed. Mystics up 29-16 with 5:40 left before halftime. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Will test again tomorrow to see if she’ll be available to travel for the Connecticut game. “Natasha Cloud the other day talked about how she needs to aggressive early in games to force defenses to player her honestly and not shade to help. Li Meng has her visa stuff figured out and will be back at practice tomorrow. area, Kareem covers a range of basketball leagues including the WNBA, NBA, and NCAA. ConversationNext group: Haley Jones (Stanford) Dorka Juhasz (UConn) Lou Lopez Senechal (UConn) The #WNBA is featuring a new player every 15 mins in alphabetical order. 3 in the 2022 draft. 6 protected contracts: Atkins, Cloud, Delle Donne, Hines-Allen, Sykes, Walker-Kimbrough. “Rui Machida still running the top group with Natasha Cloud out. 15 Jun 2023 21:11:03 Kristi Toliver didn't participate in the entire practice. I get it. Kareem Copeland has covered Washington's NFL franchise, the Utah Jazz, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and Green Bay Packers. What more could she have done?“The plan is to sign someone Monday or Tuesday to a 7 day contract and could use those multiple times moving forward as they sort things out. 25 May 2023 01:25:39. #wnba . She will travel to and play in Indiana. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. #wnba” Starters tonight and a surprise late scratch for Diana Taurasi. Elizabeth Williams should available vs. Atkins with 8 and Burke with 7 for the Mystics. #WNBA . Austin gets the steal but can’t get her balance. End 1Q: Wizards 34, Heat 34. “Mike Thibault says Elena Delle Donne won’t play tonight. 52 in the country according to ESPN, McDaniel No. “Oh. Played first two seasons with the Liberty and 7 games with the Sun this season. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. ”“Noelle Quinn said before the game that one of the keys were to try to get out in transition in an effort to not let the Mystics set up their defense. This was the scene before Elena Delle Donne got up. ”“Quick scheduling update for Elena Delle Donne from Mike Thibault. Just bothers me. C. They're being careful with her early. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. #WNBA” Mystics quickly move Soares to the Wings for a 2024 2nd round pick and a 2025 1st round pick. 8 Maryland rolls No. He’s focused on his availability and making sure the Wizards play “the right way” as they jostle for position in the East from here on out. The entire bench ran over. #WNBA” “W/the Sparks loss to the Sun last night, they are officially eliminated from the playoffs. com and covered the Packers from 2010 to 2013 for the Green Bay Press-Gazette, an assignment that included the Packers’ Super Bowl run in 2011. Part of the deal to flop No. Said she needed a bit of a reset with her weight lifting schedule. Alysha Clark had some symptoms so they held her out of practice today to do testing. Will play at home vs. I wasn’t worried about the odds. I missed exactly what happened but the Mystics were extremely angry. #WNBA”Mike Thibault said if they had an extra spot, Emily Engstler would have made the team. 06 Jun 2023 18:25:31. League moves from #WNBA transactions so far today: Monika Czinano waived by the Sparks. No details given on the injury. Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points Friday to lift the Mystics over Chicago, snapping a two-game losing skid. For many women in the #NWSL, that is their reality. ConversationAn ‘emotional wreck’ last year, Mystics’ Tianna Hawkins finds happiness again #WNBA. Game plan is to have her for both of the back-to-back games against Seattle this weekend. Candace Parker leading the Sky with 9. May 26, 2023 at 10:44 p. 3:31 AM · Jul 1, 2023. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. #wnba” “Mystics announce they’ve re-signed Linnae Harper. By Kareem Copeland Updated October 12, 2023 at 12:01 a. Conversation“No Billings or Hayes for theDream tomorrow vs Mystics. #WNBA” Jazmine Jones apparently got a little physical with Shakira Austin while the two were playing overseas…. #WNBA”WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert: Next 3-5 years crucial for league #wnba. Scarlet Knights shooting 59. “Natasha Cloud the other day talked about how she needs to aggressive early in games to force defenses to player her honestly and not shade to help. Show More. #wnba” “Elizabeth Williams with a chase down block of Shakira Austin, who looked like she had a clean fast break layup. Decision not yet made on the road trip to Chicago. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 2 days ago. “Queen Egbo called the last few days different, stressful, exciting. “Halftime: Mystics 47, Lynx 23. RT @MarkMaske: NEW: The NFL finance committee voted unofficially today to recommend approval of Josh Harris's deal to buy the Commanders, source say, and the league has reached an agreement with Daniel Snyder to resolve all remaining legal issues. #wnba”“@tomlinson_fran Kind of depends on the day and situation. It’s not always feasible, but always better. Conversation Sign up. 27 Mar 2023 00:27:52Mystics also reached out to Dallas about trading for Gray, according to source. Thibault talked a lot about the Wings’ size, so Zahui B makes sense. Which means the Mystics will have a lottery pick for the 2nd consecutive draft. And said that's the advantage of homecourt. Burke just finished her season in Spain and won’t be available for about a week, though. (@howardmegdal first). #WNBA” “Mystics have waived Stephanie Mavunga and Linnae Harper. Benzan a team-high 12. Always. m. That includes Amanda Zahui B (as expected), Li Meng and Tianna Hawkins. She’s learned all the plays and calls. 2 & 15. 6 turnovers for Stanford. See new Tweets. 11-5 Pacers start to the 3Q and Unseld calls timeout. #WNBA”“After some work @jennhatfield1 and I badger Eric Thibault enough to say Shatori Walker-Kimbrough will start in place of Ariel Atkins. Thibault hasn’t wanted to release starters early, but I got the feel that Clark will start with Shatori Walker-Kimbrough moving back to 6th woman. So @Christy51WScott is the ringleader of every party! Griner hasn’t gone through warmups yet, not sure if she’s planning to test that hip. That might be the new starting 5 with Shatori Walker-Kimbrough heading to the bench. Has earned that trust all season long. Said win or loss, she hadn’t made the decision. Conversation“Elena Delle Donne said she felt great today, so good she played more mins than expected. By Kareem Copeland. Brenda Frese was just all in the ear of Riley Nelson, stomping her foot, then turned to send Emily Fisher in for Nelson. Said win or loss, she hadn’t made the decision. Couple rebounds, couple turnovers, couple missed layups and that’s the difference. Coppin State. I’m not surprised The Amanda Zahui B trade was simply a chess move, so the Aces could secure Parker. Then lose Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes in the process. Those are the first 3 possessions of the half. Thibault said Emily Engstler is getting more comfortable. Hawkeyes land the first punch, up 19-9 with 5:14 left in 1Q. ”“Some updated timelines: Thibault hopes Alysha Clark (foot) to be available Friday. Hall of Fame coach and legendary broadcaster John Madden gave a heartfelt speech at the memorial service for Pat Summerall on Saturday. Big 2Q for Cloud and leads the Mystics with 12 points. (@RachGall first). With a focus on local sports in the Washington,. But haven’t gotten additional details about the back tightness, so we’ll see if anything changes. #NCAAWBB #MarchMadness”RT @coachthibault: My apologies to @LynxCoachReeve and @minnesotalynx for my reaction to the question asked of me at my pre-game press conference today. And goes down. Toliver (foot) did some shooting today but not back yet. #wnba. Funny thing, the crowd got all hype when the bus pulled up. By Kareem Copeland. 13 Maryland 40, Rutgers 33. Austin getting another start with Myisha Hines-Allen moving to the bench. Everything went silent. #wnba”Halftime: No. Alyssa Thomas has been indispensable for the Sun, which enters the WNBA playoffs as the No. #ncaaw”Cloud said if she was a younger player, she'd be hanging her head a lot more. Said Hines-Allen will travel but not play. #wnba”Thibault listed those not traveling for the exhibition game vs the Lynx: Toliver, Austin, Sykes, Walker-Kimbrough, Meng. #wnba”“RT @WashMystics: 💰 @T_Cloud4 💰 Fourth player in Mystics history to hit 200 career threes 👏 #BallOnOurTerms ht…”Thibault said he didn't think the defense was that bad. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested usersRT @ChantelJennings: Pretty nice bonus tonight — $30k — for Las Vegas rookies Kierstan Bell ($66,306) and Aisha Sheppard ($63,389) who secured nearly half their salary tonight in the Aces' win in the Commissioner's Cup. That pick comes via Atlanta from trading the No. Also doesn’t expect to pick up anyone waived over these next couple days. She could be back for Atlanta, but unlikely. “Asked Patrick Ewing about the Big East record 25th straight conference loss, the statement made by athletic director Lee Reed earlier today and his future with the program. Looks like no Delle Donne (ankle), Austin (hip) as expected. #WNBA”Thibault a bit frustrated postgame. Conversation8 turnovers in 8 minutes for Illinois. Austin with 10. “@LindaMcWrites They were on the floor for the 11-3 run at the start of the third. m. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Additionally, sounds like Shatori Walker-Kimbrough is close to a deal with the Mystics. Of course, he still could be starting in late January: Saturday currently leads all centers in Pro Bowl votes. Acknowledged the release did make her wonder what she did wrong. Burke in for Alysha Clark. ”“Not sure what just happened but this guy and his buddy, who was wearing a red ‘fur’ just got kicked out of the game. Shooting 45. Face-up jumper. “Halftime: Sun 41, Mystics 37. #WNBA”And the Tiger back in the butterfly jacket #MarchMadness . He emphasized the need for everyone to rebound today. Thibault agreed with Cloud that the energy was low to start practice, but added that folks were tired from the game and they were just going through walk-thru portions, so there’s a tendency to just go through it. Also 10 turnovers. #wnba”Here’s the photo from @washpostnewton Great stuff. #wnba Sign up. But he’s upstairs making moves with the GM hat on. Elena Delle Donne has been fined an undisclosed amount for inappropriate public comments regarding officiating, the league confirmed. Destanni Henderson waived by the Fever. Mystics lead 42-38 at halftime. Cloud with a game-high 19. When asked if he was still moving, "I guess so. #wnba #BallOnOurTerms With todays moves, the Mystics likely have 3 spots available. Longwood started playing D1 basketball in the 2004-05 season and have never beaten a team from a major conference. Lynx shooting 22. Log in. As expected, Elena Delle Donne (rest) is officially out against the Wings tomorrow. #wnba #MYSTICS25”“Howard checks out at the 4:25 mark of the fourth quarter without a point and the team trailing by 18. Final preseason week for the Mystics with a home game vs the Lynx on Wednesday and at the Liberty on Saturday. Kareem Copeland @kareemcopeland Mystics are adding another hardship contract: Cyesha Goree. #wnba”“Halftime: Maryland closes the half on an 11-0 run to take a 47-39 lead over FGCU. Halftime: Terps 37, Nebraska 14. ” Kareem Copeland @kareemcopeland Mystics are adding another hardship contract: Cyesha Goree. Thibault thought it might be a stinger situation, but wasn’t sure. Washington, D. Thibault said she had a heavier day yesterday. #wnba. Awful moment. Says there isn’t a long term concern with the back but there’s still some tightness so they’re being particularly careful. Still lots of juice. Atlanta. #wnba” “Not good Mystics news from Mike Thibault: Elena Delle Donne (back) probably not playing tomorrow and not sure bout the rest of the season. Miller (14) and Owusu (11) taking over down the stretch. 9:25 PM · May 1, 2023. No easing her in tonight, she’ll get full regular minutes. League moves from #WNBA transactions so far today: Monika Czinano waived by the Sparks. Brittney Griner is officially listed as doubtful with a hip injury for tomorrow's game against the Mystics. DC Brian Newberry named interim HC. Nov 16, 2023. “Benzan still has to clear waivers at 5 pm, but that’s expected to happen. Scheduled off day for Delle Donne, nothing new. If so, more likely a post player. #WNBA”“Abby Meyers fouls out with 7:17 left and the Terps down 14. ” “Raw and uncut: When you grab Myisha Hines-Allen and ambush unsuspecting Emma Meesseman… #wnba” Injury updates from Thibault: Ariel Atkins (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. #WNBA”“W/the Sparks loss to the Sun last night, they are officially eliminated from the playoffs. Kristi Toliver didn't participate in the entire practice. ConversationEric Thibault said Kristi Toliver is just sore and with it being a back to back, decided to give her a rest. ConversationSee new Tweets. 25 Jun 2023 18:57:10See new Tweets. Mystics back at practice. 12 overall pick. “Mystics announce they've waived forward G'mrice Davis. Her decision is education based, looking for a graduate degree program dealing with communications. EDT. 8 Maryland 30. It’s another not to give the luggage, including carry-ons, back so people can leave the airport @AmericanAirSee new Tweets. No type of surgery required. Not sure how far they got, but there was definitely interest. #wnba”RT @avarwallace: Bradley Beal has missed a lot of time this season, much more than he’d like. Cooke leads SC with 10. #wnba”And that's it. — Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) October 18, 2023 Nevertheless, coach Becky Hammon never gave up hope, announcing that she would be back with her. Log in. Is carried off the floor. We just know she limped off the court and straight to the locker room. ”Delle Donne was frustrated after the loss to the Sun in Connecticut on Sunday". Brandon Murray just caught a body with a Tomahawk dunk in the lane. She’s not practicing and some nerve pain has flared up as a byproduct of the back problem. Head coach Curt Miller and assistant Brandi Poole are both in the health and safety protocol, the team announced. #WNBA”Thibault, Cloud and Delle Donne were all in pretty good moods after a frustrating loss. #wnba . #wnba”RT @BobbyBancroft: Random Georgetown fan: "That was some [expletive']. Thanks to @avarwallace for holding things down in my absence. Washington doing pretty well against that so far outside of a quick triple from. 25 May 2023 01:25:39. Great timing. 6-2 forward played four years at Michigan and been playing in. She’s shot it well during camp. Mystics put together their best half of the season without Natasha Cloud. 6 Baylor. See new Tweets. Sykes with 9 boards. Kinda feels like that was the time for Washington to get outta here with a W. Humbled by all the support. ” “Mystics roster moves coming. 17 Jul 2023 18:26:33. Good D on Bell, 4 points on 2 for 7 shooting. But regardless of the venue, it's the chance to play the No. Wizards were 13 for 17 from the field and 7 for 9 from behind the arc. Atkins, Hines-Allen, Austin all with 8. Emphasizes everyone be smart and get off their legs. They didn't really love anyone that was available that high, so the trade isn't a huge surprise. Will never forget driving and suddenly passing a physical Eastbay store. Ariel Atkins carried off the court. Either officials missed that or all of us on press row are blind. C. #ncaawbb #MarchMadness”See new Tweets. See new Tweets “Brandon Murray will not return for Georgetown. They sat her down in a chair with wheels to take her off the court after she slowly was helped up. Wasn't thinking about the back. Starting Monday she flew DC to LA, LA to NY, NY to Vegas. And They’re still being careful with how long Myisha Hines-Allen (knee) is in the floor. “Mystics roster updates from Thibault: Natasha Cloud needs one more negative test to return. Said they’d never seen that defense before, so that forced them to learn and continue to grow. Mystics announce they’ve waived Stephanie Jones and Elena Tsineke. #wnba #BallOnOurTerms” Mitchell drives, misses, gets her own rebound and puts it back for the win. Li Meng starting in place of Cloud. #wnba” Sign up. Liberty. And she's heated about that last collision. Said if it was a must-win type game that she’d play, but they’ll just hold her out tonight. Terps eased up defensively and let Rutgers back in this thing. That was an issue post surgery. Never been through anything like this before. Lisa Bluder just thanked Maryland coach Brenda Frese. 7 Penn State in 1991. 21 points in under 16 mins. 3 Maryland passes the first test of its demanding week by holding off No. 9 apiece for Delle Donne and Cloud. Looks like this might be the Pride colorway. Additionally, Diamond Miller will undergo knee surgery tomorrow and be out 3-6 months. “Here’s the DELDON 1 she wore in Seattle. 5 rpg. Mabrey leads Sky with 8. Her decision is education based, looking for a graduate degree program dealing. ConversationRT @De11eDonne: I'm happy to have been a part of the documentary film, "I'm Not Crazy, I'm Sick", as it goes behind the scenes into what life with Lyme is really like. It's still a pretty extensive workout meant to mimic game-like conditions. Brea Beal waived by the Lynx. 6 percent and 1 for 7 from behind the arc. No one else is listed. Elsewhere in the SEC, Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) avgs 23. 1 pick in 2022. ”“The Mystics have gotten Kennedy Burke on waivers. #wnba” “(2) It will be a couple weeks for Williams. We’ve got a pretty good group of guys that are here. #wnba”Kareem Copeland. “Interesting storyline w Mystics facing No. Good debuts from Akok and Spears. Reese leads all with a game-high 12 points. I don’t know what they said/did. #WNBA”RT @malika_andrews: Guess who is stopping by NBA Today in 10 minutes? She is a 4-time WNBA Champion and 5-time Olympic Gold medalist… 22 Feb 2022RT @_gabriellalewis: Aliyah Boston (@aa_boston) unsurprisingly wins @SEC WBB Player of the Week w/ 13. “Mike Thibault says Elena Delle Donne will have a scheduled off day vs the Sun on Saturday. #wnba Team needs one more cut to get down to 12 by 5 p. Another significant move in terms of travel. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) 10. No hesitation. Stephanie Jones was in the building this morning. #WNBA” “After some work @jennhatfield1 and I badger Eric Thibault enough to say Shatori Walker-Kimbrough will start in place of Ariel Atkins. #WNBA”“Connecticut Sun will be shorthanded tonight with their coaching staff. #WNBA” “Abby Meyers fouls out with 7:17 left and the Terps down 14. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Can’t say enough about my experience at @AP_Sports. Decisions still to be made. No Delle Donne (back) for Washington. Katie Benzan still here. These GM’s talk, I’m sure this was a pre-discussed move between all part Mystics center Shakira Austin had an MRI yesterday and will miss at least three weeks with a hip strain. I don’t see Toliver (foot). See new Tweets. Has to list the pros and cons. Kareem Copeland. See new Tweets. Fever lead cut to 50-49 with 7:28 left in 3Q. Delle Donne (ankle) on same timeline. Wizards trail 67-56. As of now, still scheduled to play against the Mercury on Sunday. “Mystics starters: Cloud, Sykes, Atkins, Hawkins and Amanda Zahui B in for Delle Donne. Maryland just taking the ball away and getting out in transition. RT @AUProSports: It’s official. #wnbaSign up. Thibault said the transition has gone as smooth as possible. EDT The WNBA is looking to attract more fans and capitalize on growing interest in women’s basketball. Is carried off the floor. They even have subtitles on film. ” “Not sure what just happened but this guy and his buddy, who was wearing a red ‘fur’ just got kicked out of the game. #wnba. ” Trainer was holding her neck area. m. That might be the new starting 5 with Shatori Walker-Kimbrough heading to the bench. Looked like she initially grabbed her ankle area. m. September 13, 2023 at 8:00 a. Georgetown (eventually) holds off. 09 May 2023 17:34:33Ewing said Timothy Ighoefe would be the starter at center with Qudus Wahab transferring to Maryland. EDT. Miami hasn't gone a single game without a 3-pointer. RT @HoffmanShow: Talking with @kareemcopeland about his great piece on the evolution of the sneaker game and new WNBA player signature kicks on on @team980. 16 Jun 2023 15:16:55“Ariel Atkins is COOKING early. #WNBA”“Back and forth we go. ConversationSee new Tweets. ”Of course news happens when I’m in the middle of interviews. Said the team flat out didn’t compete enough. Hawkins has a death in the family. Conversation “The Mystics will receive a hardship roster spot as they’re down to 9 players with Elizabeth Williams and Alysha Clark out to start the season. #WNBA”“Haley Jones patiently waits for the clock to tick down and buries a pullup jumper as the first quarter expires. “Rui Machida still running the top group with Natasha Cloud out. Find Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post's articles, email address, contact information, Twitter and more. See new Tweets “Mystics announce Evina Westbrook has signed a training camp contract. And-1 3-point play. We are excited to announce that Kareem Copeland will be joining the Sports department next month to cover the Washington Redskins alongside Liz Clarke and. Thibault said the next step is turning those blocks into fast breaks instead of her tossing them into the stands. Sign upRT @PostSports: Regardless of how the final NBA standings shake out, these five stars will step onto the postseason stage with plenty to prove (via @BenGolliver)“Rui Machida says, yes, she wants to continue playing in the WNBA in the future after this first experience. Just a product of my schedule. Thibault said she had a heavier day yesterday. Will ask about that after. 42. Which means the Mystics will have a lottery pick for the 2nd consecutive draft. Elizabeth Williams just depends on how far her team advances in. See new Tweets Aliyah Boston says she hasn’t made a decision as far as the #WNBA draft. Ariel Atkins was also participating. She's got a quick 8 today as the Mystics lead 15-10 with 4:01 left in the first quarter. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 9 different players have scored for Washington. Very interesting. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) 4 min. Las Vegas is the WNBA’s first back-to-back champion in more than 20 years, rallying from a halftime deficit to win its second consecutive title in New York despite missing two key players to injury. She’ll be questionable with an ankle injury. #wnba. 6 this season. I’m just worried about the guys that are here. She's got a quick 8 today as the Mystics lead 15-10 with 4:01 left in the first quarter.