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Continues to play off bench Edwards ended with two points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Friday's 85-63 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Since missing the first four games of the season, Edwards has appeared in three straight. However, she's played 20 or fewer minutes off the bench in each contest, averaging 4.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists. Shakira Austin also appears to be on a minute restriction, playing 15 and 13 minutes off the bench in two appearances since returning from a two-game absence. Rookie Kiki Iriafen continues to start and is riding a seven-game double-digit scoring streak.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in debut Edwards ended Sunday's 68-62 loss to the Mercury with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes.

Impact Edwards shook off a probable tag heading into Sunday's contest and ended up putting together a solid line in her season debut -- she was previously battling a back injury. Going forward, Edwards figures to play a key role for the second unit in Washington.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mystics take on the Fever on 3-game losing streak

Washington aims to break its three-game skid when the Washington Mystics play Indiana

MAY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Monique Akoa Makani hits key 3-pointer and Phoenix Mercury top Washington Mystics 68-62

Monique Akoa Makani scored 13 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Washington Mystics 68-62

MAY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for season debut Edwards (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Mercury, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Edwards was listed as probable heading into Sunday's contest and is now officially available to make her season debut after going through warmups. She's expected to be a top contributor off the bench, though her minutes may be monitored as she works back from injury.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warmups to determine status Edwards (back) will go through warmups before a decision is made on her availability for Sunday's game against the Mercury, Aya Abdeen of The Next Hoops reports.

Impact Edwards was upgraded to probable Saturday following what's been described as an expedited recovery from a lower back contusion. She has yet to play this season after appearing in 34 games as a rookie in 2024.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Edwards (back) is probable for Sunday's game against the Mercury, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact While Edwards was expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks just before the start of the regular season, she's now probable for this contest, so she seems to have recovered quicker than initially predicted. While back problems can be complicated, the probable tag suggests Edwards could have a shot at playing Sunday, even if that means seeing minutes off the bench.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington heads to Phoenix for non-conference showdown

Washington visits Phoenix for a non-conference matchup

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Sykes leads Washington against Las Vegas after 30-point showing

Washington visits the Las Vegas Aces after Brittney Sykes scored 30 points in the Mystics' 76-74 loss to the Golden State Valkyries

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington visits Golden State following Sykes' 27-point game

Washington visits the Golden State Valkyries after Brittney Sykes scored 27 points in the Mystics' 90-85 win over the Connecticut Sun

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington faces Connecticut after Sykes' 22-point game

Washington visits the Connecticut Sun after Brittney Sykes scored 22 points in the Mystics' 94-90 win over the Atlanta Dream

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Sykes scores 22, rookie Citron adds 19 as Mystics beat Dream 94-90 in opener

Brittney Sykes scored 19 of her 22 points in the second half, rookie Sonia Citron added 15 of her 19 after halftime and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 94-90 in the s...

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Re-evaluated in two weeks Edwards (back) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the Mystics announced Friday.

Impact Edwards, who is rehabbing from a low back contusion, has been cleared to resume on-court activities. Based on her re-evaluation date, a return against the Fever on June 3 could potentially be on the table. In Edwards' absence, there could be more opportunities for Emily Engstler and Kiki Iriafen.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in regular-season opener Edwards (back) has been ruled out for Friday's regular-season opener against the Dream.

Impact Edwards has been dealing with a low back contusion over the past few weeks, and she'll be forced to miss at least one game to begin the regular season. It's not yet clear when she'll be able to return, but it seems likely that she'll take on a starting role for the Mystics once she's healthy. She made 34 regular-season appearances (17 starts) as a rookie in 2024, averaging 7.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per game. Kiki Iriafen and Emily Engstler will likely see increased roles Friday since Edwards and Shakira Austin (leg) will both be sidelined.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hosts Atlanta to open season

The Washington Mystics host the Atlanta Dream for the season opener

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campus

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu and Arike Ogunbowale will all get a chance to play one more game at their college arenas as their WNBA teams are playing preseason games...

MAY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Mystics' Aaliyah Edwards (back) out at least 2 weeks Deadspin | Mystics' Aaliyah Edwards (back) out at least 2 weeks

MAY 1, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dealing with back issue The Mystics announced Thursday that Edwards is dealing with a low back contusion and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Impact Edwards missed the last three games of her rookie season in 2024 due to an ankle injury, and she's now dealing with a back issue that should force her to miss the entirety of the preseason. Her timetable to be re-evaluated would mean that an update on her status would likely come just before the start of the regular season, but it's possible that she's unavailable or limited over the Mystics' first few games of the 2025 campaign. If Edwards is forced to miss time during the regular season, Kiki Iriafen and Emily Engstler will likely see increased roles.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Sykes hits game winner to help Rose beat Vinyl in the Unrivaled championship game

Brittney Sykes knocked down the game-winning free-throw and Rose beat Vinyl in the Unrivaled championship game, capping the inaugural season of the women’s 3-on-3 basketball league

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Some of the WNBA's rising stars have shined during Unrivaled's inaugural season

Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart set out to give superstar players an offseason option to develop their skills when they co-founded Unrivaled

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Kevin Hart dwarfed by WNBA stars DiJonai Carrington, Rickea Jackson, Aaliyah Edwards 5-foot-4 comedian Kevin Hart linked up with some WNBA stars during NBA All-Star Weekend, and the height difference was jaw-dropping.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Napheesa Collier wins $200K by taking Unrivaled 1-on-1 crown, beating Aaliyah Edwards in final Napheesa Collier of the WNBA’s Lynx took home $200,000 on Friday after she beat Mystics’ Aaliyah Edwards in the final of Unrivaled’s 1-on-1...

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Napheesa Collier takes home $200K and Unrivaled 1-on-1 crown, beating Aaliyah Edwards in final

Napheesa Collier of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx took home $200,000 after she beat Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards in the final of Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaliyah Edwards Credits Geno Auriemma for UConn Dominance in Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament The Semifinals and Championship round of the Unrivaled one-on-one tournament takes place on February 14. There has been a ton of interest ar...

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • SI.COM

Eighth-seeded Aaliyah Edwards advances to semis of Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament

Eighth-seeded Aaliyah Edwards advanced to the semifinals of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament beating Allisha Gray in the quarterfinals

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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Mystics take on the Fever on 3-game losing streak

Monique Akoa Makani hits key 3-pointer and Phoenix Mercury top Washington Mystics 68-62

Washington heads to Phoenix for non-conference showdown

Sykes leads Washington against Las Vegas after 30-point showing

Washington visits Golden State following Sykes' 27-point game

Washington faces Connecticut after Sykes' 22-point game

Sykes scores 22, rookie Citron adds 19 as Mystics beat Dream 94-90 in opener

Washington hosts Atlanta to open season

Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campus

Brittney Sykes hits game winner to help Rose beat Vinyl in the Unrivaled championship game

Some of the WNBA's rising stars have shined during Unrivaled's inaugural season

Napheesa Collier takes home $200K and Unrivaled 1-on-1 crown, beating Aaliyah Edwards in final

Eighth-seeded Aaliyah Edwards advances to semis of Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament