Lauren Betts - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Hauls in six boards off bench Betts finished Thursday's 80-73 victory over the Mercury with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes.

Impact The 22-year-old rookie continues to play a significant role as the backup center behind Shakira Austin. Betts has averaged 6.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.1 minutes per game over 39 appearances this season, shooting 55.1 percent from the field.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mystics beat the Mercury 94-84 for 2nd-most regular-season victories in franchise history

Sonia Citron had 19 points and nine assists, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds for her 17th double-double of the season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Merc...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Strong line in win Betts racked up five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 17 minutes during Sunday's 105-100 win over the Fire.

Impact This was Betts' third game of the campaign with at least three blocks. She hasn't been heavily involved as a rookie, but she's played well with averages of 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 16.8 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Swats two shots off bench Betts finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 93-82 win over Toronto.

Impact Betts continues to be effective as the backup center behind Shakira Austin this season. The rookie is averaging a promising 6.4 points, 4.3rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.9 minutes per game across 35 appearances.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 19 minutes in loss Betts recorded four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Thursday's 83-76 loss to the Aces.

Impact Betts has been a low-end source of fantasy value off the Washington bench. Across 33 games, she's averaging 16.7 minutes with 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in seven boards off bench Betts ended with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 96-92 win over the Wings.

Impact Betts continues to play a strict reserve role behind starting center Shakira Austin, though she's been fairly efficient from the second unit. Over her last 11 contests, Betts has averaged 6.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 16.5 minutes per game.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lauren Betts Is the Next WNBA Star Collectors Should Know Washington Mystics rookie Lauren Betts discusses her Panini trading cards, championship journey, and basketball family as one of the WNBA's...

JULY 26 • SI.COM

Austin scores 25 and has go-ahead three-point play as Mystics shock Aces 100-99

Shakira Austin scored 25 points, converting a three-point play after an offensive rebound with 12.8 seconds left, to lead the Washington Mystics to a 100-99 victory over the Las Ve...

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Racks up 13 points in victory Betts provided 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 100-99 win over Las Vegas.

Impact The rookie's point total tied her second highest production in a single game. She has been efficient when she gets an opportunity off the bench, hitting 50.0% or better from the field in six consecutive outings. In eight July games, Betts is shooting 57.1% (24-42 FG) from the field, while averaging 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, which are both slightly better than her season averages (6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds per game).

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Washington visits Toronto after Mabrey's 30-point game

Toronto hosts the Washington Mystics after Marina Mabrey scored 30 points in the Toronto Tempo's 93-91 win against the New York Liberty

JULY 13 • Associated Press

Posts 11 points off bench Betts posted 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 16 minutes during Sunday's 84-79 win over Seattle.

Impact The rookie was only the fourth Seattle player to log at least 10 points, and she equaled the production of the other four bench players, in terms of points. It was the first time since June 17 that Betts was able to hit double digits in points.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Shakira Austin scores 10 of her 27 points in the 4th quarter as the Mystics beat the Storm 84-79

Shakira Austin scored 10 of her 27 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen had 12 points and 13 rebounds for her ninth double-double this season, and the Washington Mystics beat...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Scores seven points in loss Betts closed Monday's 62-49 loss to the Valkyries with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 16 minutes.

Impact With her minor workloads, Betts' fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats. Across 20 appearances, she's averaging 16.2 minutes per contest with 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.5 steals.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six boards in loss Betts finished Friday's 68-57 loss to the Sun with five points (2-5 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 17 minutes.

Impact Betts struggled with efficiency but still led the Mystics' bench in scoring in this low-scoring affair. The rookie center also grabbed at least five rebounds for the fourth time in the last six games. She's now averaging 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 16.6 minutes per contest across 17 regular-season outings this season.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Friday Betts won't start in Friday's game against New York.

Impact Betts drew the first start of her career in Wednesday's 88-81 win over Connecticut. She played well, finishing with 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes. However, with Shakira Austin (knee) returning from a one-game absence, Betts will move back to the bench.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points in start Betts finished with 13 points (2-7 FG, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 88-81 win over the Sun.

Impact With Shakira Austin (knee) sidelined, Betts made the first start of her WNBA career. While the rookie wasn't efficient from the field, she went 9-for-10 from the free-throw line while falling only three rebounds short of a double-double. With that in mind, Betts could continue to start if Austin misses more time moving ahead.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Citron, Onyenwere help the Mystics beat the Sun, 88-81

Sonia Citron had 24 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, Michaela Onyenwere scored 22 points and the Washington Mystics beat Connecticut 88-81 on Wednesday night to extend the Sun...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Starting sans Austin Betts is starting in Wednesday's game against the Sun.

Impact Betts is drawing her first start of the season in place of the injured Shakira Austin (knee) on Wednesday. The rookie center has logged at least 20 minutes in consecutive games and should have a good chance of extending that streak to three Wednesday.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lauren Betts' career night for Mystics, capped by Sonia Citron's buzzer beater, proves haters wrong | Sporting News The rookie center out of UCLA needed a night like this one.

JUNE 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Toronto Tempo vs. Washington Mystics | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 12, 2026

JUNE 13 • YOUTUBE

Citron hits winning jumper at the buzzer, Betts scores career-high 18 as Mystics beat Tempo 86-85

Sonia Citron scored 17 points and hit the winning jumper as time expired, rookie Lauren Betts scored a season-high 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and the Washington Mystics beat the...

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Paces Washington in win Betts supplied 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 21 minutes in Friday's 86-85 win over the Tempo.

Impact The rookie center saw increased playing time in Kiki Iriafen's (ankle) stead and made the most of the opportunity. Betts logged at least 20 minutes for the first time in her young career and turned in an extremely efficient performance off the bench while leading the Mystics with a team- and career-best 21 points. The 22-year-old also matched the team high in steals, setting a new career high in swipes.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six in loss Betts logged six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes during Saturday's 109-77 loss to the Dream.

Impact Betts played through an illness during Saturday's matchup, but she didn't have many opportunities from the floor in the blowout loss. She's now scored in single digits in five consecutive outings, averaging 5.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game during that time.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Saturday Betts (illness) is available for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Betts was listed as questionable due to an unspecified illness, though she'll ultimately suit up Saturday. The rookie has operated exclusively as a reserve through eight games, averaging 5.5 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per contest.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Betts is questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to an illness.

Impact The Mystics figure to check back in with Betts closer to Saturday's tipoff to see how she's feeling. Angela Dugalic would likely pick up more playing time at center if Betts is unable to play.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

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