Shakira Austin has been nothing short of a star for the Washington Mystics this season. Given a near seven-minute-per-game increase from last season, Austin has taken advantage, quickly becoming a team standout. Averaging over 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and one block, Austin has shattered most of her career-highs. Austin’s newfound role was a […] The post Shakira Austin’s Breakout Season Drove Mystics’ Playoff Berth appeared first on The Lead.

Shakira Austin Top Points vs. Los Angeles Sparks, 08/28/2026

Prime value is popping up across the entire slate as our experts are all in on Carla Leite, Shakira Austin, and Kia Nurse to build tonight's ultimate WNBA parlays for Friday, Aug. 28.

ESPN released their latest Top 50 player rankings for the 2026 WNBA season. And three Washington Mystics players made the cut. Center Shakira Austin is No. 15, guard Sonia Citron is No. 19 and forward Kiki Iriafen is No. 28. The top three players on the list are Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson, Indiana […]

If the Mystics want the best chance of advancing in the playoffs, they should want to face the Valkyries. Here’s why.

The Washington Mystics clinched their first WNBA playoff berth since 2023 after Shakira Austin scored a career-high 31 points against Portland.

The Washington Mystics are officially headed to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs! And here’s the scary thing for anyone who isn’t a Mystics fan. Washington is playing with house money because … they weren’t supposed to be here yet. Few people would confidently say that Washington would be in the playoffs with the youngest roster in […]

The Washington Mystics — also known as the WNBA’s youngest team — just secured an unlikely playoff spot.