Michaela Onyenwere - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Quiet in 28 minutes Onyenwere totaled two points (1-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Monday's 62-49 loss to Golden State.

Impact Although she saw a significant workload, Onyenwere wasn't able to make a dent in the box score. Over her last five games, she's been held to four or fewer points in four of those outings. In the other one, she exploded for 30 points.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 30 points Onyenwere finished with 30 points (9-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 49 minutes in Sunday's 124-123 quadruple-overtime win over...

Impact Onyenwere had 11 points combined in her last three regular-season appearances ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Fire. However, the 26-year-old responded in a big way, finishing with a career-high 30 points, though she was aided by the four extra quarters of basketball. After the win over Portland, Onyenwere is now averaging a career-best 11.9 points with 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks over 26.0 minutes in 14 regular-season appearances in 2026.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mystics win a marathon matchup, topping Fire 124-123 in record-tying 4 OTs

Sonia Citron scored 32 points, including the basket that put her team ahead to stay with 21.4 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics held off the Portland Fire 124-123 on Sunday...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

How to live stream Mystics vs Sun: Watch WNBA, TV channel The Connecticut Sun (3-15) look for consecutive wins for the first time since winning three straight last August as they host the Washington...

JUNE 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Washington plays Connecticut following Citron's 28-point game

Washington plays the Connecticut Sun after Sonia Citron scored 28 points in the Mystics' 78-76 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Modest output in win Onyenwere finished with five points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Sunday's 84-79 win over the Lynx.

Impact After scoring in double digits in five straight games, Onyenwere was held in check Sunday. She's in the midst of a career-best season with averages of 11.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.9 minutes per contest.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota faces Washington, looks for 7th straight home win

Minnesota enters a matchup with Washington after winning six home games in a row

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

New York plays Washington, aims for 6th straight home win

New York heads into a matchup with Washington as winners of five consecutive home games

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Drops season-high 22 points Onyenwere finished with 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 88-81 victory over Connecticut.

Impact Onyenwere scored a season-high 22 points Wednesday while going a perfect 4-for-4 from behind the three-point line. After missing time to begin the 2026 campaign, the 26-year-old is now averaging a career-best 12.7 points with 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocks over 23.6 minutes in nine regular-season appearances. Onyenwere could continue to see more scoring opportunities while Kiki Iriafen (ankle) and Shakira Austin (knee) are unavailable.

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

Scores 17 points once again Onyenwere finished with 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 21 minutes in Sunday's 86-64 loss to New York.

Impact Onyenwere tied her season-high of 17 points for a third consecutive contest while recording her first block of the 2026 campaign. After missing time to begin the year, the 26-year-old is now averaging a career-high 11.5 points with 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks across eight regular-season appearances. Onyenwere is also shooting 44.0 percent from deep during that span, which is another personal best.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

Ties season high in points Friday Onyenwere chipped in 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 86-85 win over the Tempo.

Impact The 27-year-old logged a season-high 29 minutes and took on an increased role on offense due to Kiki Iriafen (ankle) being sidelined. Onyenwere tied her season high in points, matching the mark she set in her previous outing. The sixth-year forward also finished second on the Mystics in rebounds, grabbing a season-best eight boards.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 17 points in loss Onyenwere recorded 17 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes in Monday's 78-76 loss to the Fever.

Impact Onyenwere turned in an efficient shooting performance en route to a team- and season-high 17 points. The 26-year-old forward also tied her season-high mark in three-pointers made after shooting 2-for-8 from downtown over the previous three contests. Kiki Iriafen exited Monday's contest in the second quarter due to a right ankle sprain, and if she's forced to miss time, Onyenwere could see an increased role.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Caitlin Clark's last-second 3-pointer gives Fever a 78-76 victory over Mystics

Caitlin Clark’s 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left gave the Indiana Fever a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Notches 13 points in win Onyenwere tallied 13 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 90-72 win over Chicago.

Impact Onyenwere was efficient as a scorer and made a notable impact on the boards, with three of her seven rebounds coming on the offensive glass. After missing the first four games of the season due to a left knee injury, the forward has started each of the last four contests and is averaging 9.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.3 minutes per game.

JUNE 3 • 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

Strong showing in win Onyenwere contributed 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 78-64 win over Seattle.

Impact After missing the preseason as well as Washington's first four regular-season games due to a left knee injury, Onyenwere has started back-to-back contests as she works her way back from the issue. Her return has since bounced Alex Wilson from the Mystics' rotation entirely.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Austin has 18 points and 13 rebounds as Mystics beat Storm 78-64

Shakira Austin had 18 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, Michaela Onyenwere made her season debut and finished with 14 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm...

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Onyenwere will start Sunday's game against the Storm.

Impact Onyenwere missed the preseason and the Mystics' first four regular-season games due to a left knee injury, though she'll get the starting nod in her season debut. With the 26-year-old forward joining the first unit, Cotie McMahon will come off the bench.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Onyenwere (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Seattle.

Impact Onyenwere will be available to make her regular-season debut Sunday, and it'll be interesting to see what her minutes look like in her first game of the season. Her return could impact Angela Dugalic's workload.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Onyenwere (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Wings.

Impact Onyenwere has yet to play this season due to a left knee injury. She will have an extended rest period ahead of the team's next game, which comes May 24 against the Storm.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Friday Onyenwere (leg) is out for Friday's game against Indiana.

Impact Onyenwere has yet to debut this season while tending to a left leg injury. Her next opportunity to run the floor will arrive Monday in Dallas. Angela Dugalic should continue to see more run in Onyenwere's absence.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Sunday Onyenwere (leg) won't play in Saturday's game against New York.

Impact Onyenwere missed the preseason while also failing to suit up for Friday's 68-65 win over Toronto to begin the 2026 campaign. Her next opportunity to suit up will be Friday in Indiana.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Opening Night Onyenwere (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Toronto, Chelsea Leite of TSN Sports reports.

Impact Onyenwere missed the entire preseason and will remain out to open the regular season while managing a left leg injury. The severity of the injury is unclear, though the forward's next chance to suit up will come Sunday against New York.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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