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Scores in double figures Monday Betts tallied 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds over 15 minutes in Monday's 92-69 loss to the Wings.

Impact Betts was one of two Mystics players to score in double figures, trailing only Shakira Austin's 12 points in the blowout defeat. Monday marked the first double-digit scoring performance of Betts' young career after the center was selected No. 4 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft out of UCLA. Through four games, the rookie is averaging 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds across 14.8 minutes per contest and will look to steadily improve in pursuit of a larger role.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fudd scores season-high 12, Bueckers adds 18 to lead Wings past Mystics 92-69

Top draft pick Azzi Fudd scored a season-high 12 points off the bench and Paige Bueckers added 18 points and seven assists as the Dallas Wings beat the Washington Mystics 92-69 on...

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rookie notches seven points Betts finished Sunday's 98-93 loss to the Liberty with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 18 minutes.

Impact The rookie had the most points among the bench players, and she had the team's only block. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft will be brought along slowly, as she learns from the veterans, especially Shakira Austin, who will play ahead of Betts for now. But, the future is extremely bright, and Washington is amassing quite an impressive core of talent.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds: Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam Top List Ahead of Regular Season Olivia Miles or Azzi Fudde? Awa Fam or Lauren Betts? There are so many intriguing rookies in the 2026 class, making the Rookie of the Year a...

MAY 7 • SI.COM

Updated WNBA Rookie of the Year rankings after Lauren Betts shows out in preseason Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 pick but she wasn't the most impressive rookie in the WNBA preseason.

MAY 6 • FANSIDED.COM

Lauren Betts is creating a dilemma the Mystics should be glad to have Lauren Betts is at the center of a Washington Mystics decision that could reveal their ambitions for the 2026 WNBA season.

MAY 6 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Leads team in scoring Betts recorded 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and a steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 83-72 preseason win over Atlanta.

Impact Betts scored 13 points during Washington's preseason opener against Minnesota on April 25, and she put together an efficient performance to close out the preseason Sunday. The rookie led the team in scoring while tying for second in rebounds and assists. Although the Mystics were playing without Shakira Austin (reconditioning) once again, Betts made a strong impression during the preseason and should be in the mix for a fantasy-relevant role once the regular season gets underway.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 4 • YOUTUBE

Flau'Jae Johnson, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and 3 more WNBA rookies who passed their first preseason tests Over the weekend, we saw some WNBA rookies take the court for the first time. Here are a few that grabbed everyone's attention.

APRIL 27 • FANSIDED.COM

Tallies 13 points in WNBA debut Betts generated 13 points (2-7 FG, 9-10 FT), six rebounds and one assist during Saturday's 66-77 preseason loss to Minnesota.

Impact The rookie out of UCLA made her professional debut for Washington and showed the kind of physicality that made her the 2026 NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. The 6-foot-7 center joins a young Mystics core alongside Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, and Betts should compete for a major role right away as the Mystics continue their rebuild around high-upside draft picks.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting preseason opener Betts will start Saturday's preseason game against the Lynx, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact Betts will get the starting nod in Washington's preseason opener, joining Georgia Amoore, Sonia Citron, Cotie McMahon and Angela Dugalic in the first unit. However, it's not yet clear if Betts will begin the regular season in a starting role, as Shakira Austin is currently overseas and will likely start once she returns.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Lauren Betts signs shoe deal with Reebok, following in Angel Reese's footsteps WNBA rookie Lauren Betts is stepping into the pros in style. On Wednesday, Reebok announced the Washington Mystics center is joining the bra...

APRIL 15 • USATODAY.COM