Shakira Austin - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Quiet night in Game 2 Austin finished with nine points (3-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 93-75 Game 2 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Austin had a 12-point, 16-rebound double-double in Game 1. However, it was a different story in Game 2. Despite the poor performance Wednesday, Austin easily had her best year since entering the WNBA in 2022, averaging career highs in points (17.0), rebounds (9.5), assists (2.6) and blocks (1.2) over 29.4 minutes per game. She also shot 31.5 percent from deep and 72.5 percent from the foul line, a significant improvement from previous years, and appeared in over 40 regular-season games for the first time in her career.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mystics set to play Dream Wednesday

Kiki Iriafen and the Mystics will play host to the Atlanta Dream

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Plays well in Game 1 Austin registered 12 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 16 rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Sunday's 92-77 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Austin struggled with efficiency and committed four turnovers, but she controlled the glass en route to her 21st double-double of the season. The center had briefly exited Washington's regular-season finale with an undisclosed issue, so logging 34 minutes in Game 1 is an encouraging sign regarding her health entering Wednesday's Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Howard, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit, beat Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of playoff series

Rhyne Howard had 26 points and five steals, Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds in her first career playoff game, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 in...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Avoids injury report for Game 1 Austin (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs against Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Austin sustained an undisclosed injury in Thursday's 101-93 victory over the Sky, though she will be available to suit up versus the Dream. In three meetings against Atlanta during the 2026 campaign, the 26-year-old averaged 16.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.7 blocks over 26.3 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta hosts Washington to begin playoffs

The Atlanta Dream host the Washington Mystics to begin the first round of the WNBA playoffs

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Evenly matched WNBA playoffs has everyone believing they have legitimate title shot

The race for WNBA playoff seeding went down to the wire, illustrating just how evenly matched the eight teams heading into the postseason are

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Fails to return Thursday Austin (undisclosed) didn't return to Thursday's game against Chicago after heading to the locker room during the fourth quarter. She finished the night with seven points (0-9 FG,...

Impact The Washington coaching staff neglected to provide an update on Austin's status after the game. She can be considered questionable leading up to the team's first postseason matchup, which is scheduled for Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Citron has 22, Iriafen 16 points, 15 boards as playoff-bound Mystics beat Sky 101-93

Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Kiki Iriafen had 16 points and 15 rebounds, and the playoff-bound Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 101-93 in their regular-season finale

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Exits to locker room Austin went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Sky due to an undisclosed injury, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact Austin hit the deck hard late in the fourth quarter, and she was spotted walking to the locker room shortly after. She can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shakira Austin's Most Improved Player case is about more than her scoring jump | Sporting News One overlooked stat strengthens Shakira Austin’s WNBA award case

SEPTEMBER 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Connecticut Sun vs. Washington Mystics | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 22, 2026

SEPTEMBER 23 • YOUTUBE

Double-doubles in win Austin supplied 25 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-15 FT), 13 rebounds, three steals and one assist across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 79-69 win over the Sun.

Impact Austin delivered a well-rounded performance Tuesday, leading all players in scoring while getting to the charity stripe frequently. The 26-year-old center also paced all players in steals and tied for the game-high mark in rebounds, securing her third double-double over the last four games. During that stretch, she has averaged 21.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals per showing.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Austin has 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Mystics beat the Sun 79-69 for franchise-record 27th win

Shakira Austin had 25 points and 13 rebounds to help the Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun 79-69 on Tuesday night for their franchise-record 27th win of the season

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Fades injury report Austin (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Sun.

Impact Austin exited Sunday's win over the Fever with a right knee injury and did not return, though the issue won't keep her out of Tuesday's contest. The 26-year-old center has racked up five double-doubles over her last 10 games, averaging 19.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in 28.7 minutes per showing over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with right knee issue Austin exited Sunday's 93-77 win over the Fever with a right knee issue and did not return, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson did not provide an update on Austin after the game, simply saying that he didn't want Austin pushing through a knee issue with the playoffs looming. It sounds like the decision to hold her out of the remainder of the game was mostly precautionary, but for now, she should be considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Sun.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Mystics beat Indiana Fever 93-77, move within 1 game in standings

Kiki Iriafen scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help the Washington Mystics beat Indiana 93-77 and pull within a game of the fifth-place Fever

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Strong line in win Austin ended with 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 110-80 victory over Chicago.

Impact Austin led all scorers as the Mystics improved to 25-16 on the season. Across 40 games, the star center holds averages of 16.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 blocks in 29.6 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 17, 2026

SEPTEMBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Austin scores 20, Iriafen has 18 points and 11 rebounds, Mystics beat Sky 110-80

Shakira Austin scored 20 points, Kiki Iriafen finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 110-80 in their first game since the FIBA Wor...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

WNBA returns after a 3-week World Cup break, with 4 games left and seeding at stake

The WNBA is set to resume it season Thursday after a nearly three-week break for the women’s FIBA World Cup

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Citron leads Washington against Chicago after 22-point game

Washington takes on the Chicago Sky after Sonia Citron scored 22 points in the Mystics' 88-82 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Rae Burrell scores 12 of her 15 points in 4th as the Sparks beat the Mystics 88-82

Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 88-82

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in defeat Austin amassed 19 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block across 29 minutes in Friday's 88-82 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Austin turned in a strong performance from two-point range, finishing as the Mystics' second-leading scorer behind Sonia Citron (22 points). Austin also tied for the game-high mark in rebounds, securing her seventh double-double across 12 appearances in August. The 26-year-old center has scored at least 16 points in four of her last five outings, averaging 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals per game during that span.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Fills box score in victory Austin provided 11 points (3-9 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 80-73 win over the Mercury.

Impact Austin continues to deliver strong numbers all around as Washington's top center. She has averaged 16.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game over 38 appearances this season.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

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