Shakira Austin - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Double-doubles in loss Austin racked up 11 points (3-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 62-49 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Austin didn't have her best night on the offensive end but still finished as the Mystics' second-leading scorer. The 25-year-old center also grabbed a game-high 11 boards and has recorded double-digit rebounds in four of her last five appearances. During that span, she's averaged 11.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.0 blocks across 29.8 minutes per tilt.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaitlyn Chen scores 14 and Valkyries shut down the Mystics 62-49 for 5th straight victory

Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points off the bench and the Golden State Valkyries shut down the Washington Mystics 62-49 for their fifth straight victory

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Golden State visits Washington following Austin's 21-point showing

Washington faces the Golden State Valkyries after Shakira Austin scored 21 points in the Washington Mystics' 81-76 victory against the Atlanta Dream

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | July 2, 2026

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Leads Mystics in scoring Thursday Austin finished with 21 points (9-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 30 minutes in Thursday's 81-76 win over the Dream.

Impact With Sonia Citron (knee) sidelined, Austin surpassed the 20-point scoring mark for the first time since the 92-87 loss to the Sparks on May 29. The 27-year-old also continued to shine defensively and has now combined for seven blocks in her last two regular-season appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shakira Austin scores 21, Kiki Iriafen gets a double-double and the Mystics beat the Dream 81-76

Shakira Austin had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 14 points and 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double this season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta D...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Atlanta visits Washington after Citron's 32-point outing

Washington hosts the Atlanta Dream after Sonia Citron scored 32 points in the Washington Mystics' 124-123 overtime victory over the Portland Fire

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Carleton leads Portland against Washington after 20-point showing

Portland plays the Washington Mystics after Bridget Carleton scored 20 points in the Fire's 124-94 loss to the Chicago Sky

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in loss Austin contributed 11 points (5-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 78-76 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Austin struggled with efficiency in this one, though she still scored in double figures and finished as Washington's third-leading scorer. The 25-year-old center also pulled down a game- and career-high 16 boards en route to her sixth double-double of the season. Over her last five outings, Austin has averaged 10.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks in 27.4 minutes per tilt.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles lead Lynx to 78-76 win over Mystics

Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit to...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Washington faces Minnesota after Citron's 21-point outing

Washington takes on the Minnesota Lynx after Sonia Citron scored 21 points in the Washington Mystics' 84-79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Snags three steals in win Austin finished with seven points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block across 22 minutes in the 84-79 win over Minnesota on Sunday.

Impact Austin had another underproductive showing, producing her second single-digit scoring effort in her last three regular-season appearances. However, she at least logged her second three-steal performance of the 2026 campaign Sunday and recorded her ninth block in June.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Austin (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Austin will shed her questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to knee soreness. The 25-year-old center has averaged 10.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 blocks in 28.6 minutes per contest over her last five outings, and her return will leave fewer minutes available for Lauren Betts.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Austin (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday against the Liberty.

Impact Austin, who missed her first game of the season Wednesday against the Sun, remains day-to-day for Washington. Look for Lauren Betts to get an extended look if Austin is unable to give it a go.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Ruled out Wednesday Austin (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Sun.

Impact Austin is missing her first contest of the year Wednesday due to knee soreness. The star center's next chance to play comes Friday against New York. Lauren Betts figures to be thrust into a big role at center Wednesday.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Austin (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Sun.

Impact Austin is in danger of missing her first contest of the year due to knee soreness Wednesday. If the star center is unable to play, Lauren Betts could be thrust into a featured role in the frontcourt and see a large boost in fantasy value.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sun face the Mystics on 5-game losing streak

Connecticut looks to stop its five-game losing streak when the Connecticut Sun take on Washington

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Good for eight points Austin provided eight points (3-12 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block across 30 minutes during Sunday's 86-64 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Austin had difficulties with field-goal efficiency in the road loss, but she was able to tie a team high with six rebounds, while leading all starters with her four assists. There weren't many bright spots in a 22-point loss, but Austin at least gave her fantasy managers some decent production. She also had one of the team's three blocks.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

New York puts home win streak on the line against Washington

New York will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Liberty face Washington

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Austin amassed 12 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 32 minutes in Friday's 86-85 win over the Tempo.

Impact Austin put up a season-low six field-goal attempts but shot a game-high seven free throws, finishing as Washington's fourth-leading scorer. The 25-year-old center also led all players in rebounds, securing her fifth double-double through 11 regular-season outings. Additionally, Austin tied the game-high mark in blocks and has swatted multiple shots in five games this season.

JUNE 13 • 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

Young Mystics have shown they can compete, but they can still expect more growing pains

The finish to this week's WNBA game between Washington and Indiana summed things up nicely

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Toronto visits Washington following Sykes' 38-point performance

Toronto faces the Washington Mystics after Brittney Sykes scored 38 points in the Tempo's 106-102 overtime win against the Connecticut Sun