Lauren Betts - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

Kiki Iriafen has another double-double and the Mystics beat the Sky 90-72

Shakira Austin scored 17 points, Kiki Iriafen had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 90-72

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Sees 11 minutes in win Betts provided six points (1-2 FG, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds in 11 minutes during Wednesday's 78-64 victory over Seattle.

Impact Through the opening six games, Betts has played a relatively minor role for the Mystics. She's averaging 13.8 minutes per contest with 5.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.3 assists while shooting 46.2 percent from the field.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lauren Betts' scoreless WNBA debut came with blunt (but honest) advice Lauren Betts’ first WNBA game didn’t go as planned. After it, she received expletive-laced but honest advice.

MAY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Lauren Betts is building something bigger than basketball in the WNBA | Sporting News The former UCLA star is building her WNBA life.

MAY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

MAY 19 • 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...

MAY 19 • 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

Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 3, 2026

MAY 4 • YOUTUBE

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

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

Kiki Iriafen has another double-double and the Mystics beat the Sky 90-72

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