BRITTNEY SYKES NEWS

Just misses double-double Sykes notched 21 points (6-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 win over the Fever.

Impact Sykes was a little shaky on the offensive end, but she made it to the free-throw line a game-high 10 times, converting eight times. Sykes was tremendous on the glass, too, leading the Mystics with nine rebounds, just missing a double-double by one board, while also contributing a pair of blocked shots.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in win Sykes supplied 21 points (6-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 83-77 win over the Fever.

Impact Sykes delivered a bounce-back performance after scoring 10 points and shooting just 1-for-13 from the field in Sunday's loss to the Mercury. The 31-year-old guard tied the game-high mark in points Wednesday, recording her fourth outing with at least 20 points through five regular-season appearances. Sykes also posted season highs in rebounds and blocks in the win. She's averaging 22.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists 1.2 three-pointers, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks across 33.6 minutes per game so far this season.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mystics beat the short-handed Fever 83-77 with injured star Caitlin Clark watching from bench

Brittney Sykes had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 16 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the short-handed Indiana Fever 83-77 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Returns to action in loss Sykes ended Sunday's 68-62 loss to Phoenix with 10 points (1-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Sykes returned to game action after missing Friday's loss to the Aces due to a right leg injury. She was on fire prior to Sunday, but she wasn't able to get anything going against the Mercury. Through four regular-season games, Sykes holds averages of 22.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 35.4 percent shooting from the field.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Available Sunday Sykes (leg) is available for Sunday's game against the Mercury, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Sykes is set to return to game action after missing Friday's loss to the Aces due to a right leg injury. The 31-year-old guard has averaged 26.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 35.0 minutes per game in three regular-season appearances.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Sunday Head coach Sydney Johnson said that Sykes (leg), who is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mercury, will go through her pregame warmup and be a game-time decision, Aya Abde...

Impact Sykes is dealing with a right leg injury that caused her to miss Friday's loss to the Aces, and the Mystics are expected to provide another update on her status closer to tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. If the 31-year-old guard is unable to suit up, Jade Melbourne and Sug Sutton are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Sykes (leg) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mercury, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact Sykes was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Aces due to a right leg injury, and the questionable tag suggests a call on her status will probably be made closer to Sunday's 6 p.m. ET tipoff. If Sykes is unable to go, then Jade Melbourne could take her place in the starting lineup once again.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Friday Sykes (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Aces, Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Sykes was not previously listed on the injury report but will now sit Friday due to a right leg injury. The veteran guard is coming off a 30-point performance and is averaging 26.3 points through the first three games of the season.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 30 points Sykes registered 30 points (8-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 11-14 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 76-74 loss to Golden State.

Impact Sykes continues to light up the scoreboard on a nightly basis for Washington this season. The 31-year-old guard has now scored 22 or more points in all three games for the Mystics, which makes her the fourth leading scorer in the league at 26.3 points per game. She sits behind A'ja Wilson (26.5), Kelsey Plum (26.7) and Napheesa Collier (28.3), which is select company, to say the least.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Veronica Burton scores 22 to lead Valkyries to expansion franchise's first win, 76-74 over Mystics

Veronica Burton made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining, another with 29 seconds left on the way to 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, leading the Golden State Valkyr...

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Mystics' Brittney Sykes committed to her mental health. It's paying off. Sykes dealt with the frustration of an injury-plagued 2024 season and has been the ideal leader for a young Mystics team so far.

MAY 21 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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 • Associated Press

Puts up 27 points Sykes accumulated 27 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 90-85 win over Connecti...

Impact Sykes produced a team-high 27 points in the win, and her third season with the Mystics is off to a flying start. Through two games, she's averaging 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks, both resulting in wins for her club. She'll look to keep it going Wednesday against Golden State.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sykes, Iriafen double-double help Mystics stage methodical rally to beat Sun 90-85

Brittney Sykes scored 27 points and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double and the Washington Mystics spoiled the Connecticut Sun’s season debut with a 90-85 win

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Delivers 22-point effort in win Sykes had 22 points (6-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-12 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 94-90 win over the Dream.

Impact Even though most of the attention was centered around the play of the two rookies who started in the season opener, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, Sykes was the player who stepped up and carried the team offensively in this season-opening win. Sykes experienced a spike in her usage rate due to the absences of Shakira Austin (leg) and Aaliyah Edwards (back), and she responded with a solid showing across the board.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Mystics make strong first impression with opening win over Dream Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron impress in their WNBA debuts, Brittney Sykes makes key plays down the stretch, and Washington beats Atlanta, 9...

MAY 17 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 18 points Sykes notched 18 points (8-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and a steal across 21 minutes in Saturday's preseason overtime loss to the Fever.

Impact Sykes led the way for the Mystics on the offensive end and had one of the best scoring performances in the entire game. The veteran was a key piece for the Mystics in 2024 and should have that same role again in 2025. Sykes finished up the 2024 WNBA season averaging 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.9 steals over 23.4 minutes in 18 regular-season contests.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sykes hits game-winner to help Rose beat Vinyl in 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...

MARCH 18 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

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 • Associated Press