SHAKIRA AUSTIN NEWS

Efficient in return from injury Austin racked up 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 18 minutes in Sunday's 95-86 win against the Sparks.

Impact Austin returned to the lineup after missing the past three games due to a leg injury. She was extremely efficient from the field, posting her best field-goal percentage in a single game with at least two shot attempts. Austin is averaging 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.8 steals across four games in August.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

A new teammate gave Shakira Austin a lift. She's out to do the same for the Mystics. Shakira Austin returned from a three-game absence to score 14 points in the Mystics’ 95-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday afterno...

AUGUST 17 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Citron scores 25 points, Iriafen adds 18 points, 10 rebounds as Mystics beat Sparks 95-86

Sonia Citron tied her career high with five 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Los Angeles Spa...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Removed from injury report Austin (leg) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Sparks, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact Austin will make her return to the floor after missing the last three games due to a leg injury. Prior to her three-game absence, she started 19 straight games, averaging 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting 46.9 percent from the field.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Austin (leg) is out for Friday's game against the Fever, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Austin is set to miss a third consecutive game due to left leg soreness, and her next opportunity to take the floor will arrive Sunday against the Sparks. Stefanie Dolson should continue to start at center for the Mystics, and she has averaged 4.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 20.3 minutes per game across 13 appearances as a starter this year.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Austin is out for Wednesday's game against Golden State due to left leg soreness.

Impact Wednesday will mark a second straight absence for Austin, whose next chance to suit up comes Friday in Indiana. Stefanie Dolson should work from the first unit versus the Valkyries, and she has averaged 4.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 20.5 minutes per game over 12 appearances as a starter this season.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Austin (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Austin didn't play in Sunday's game against the Wings, and she remains uncertain for action Wednesday due to left leg soreness. Stefanie Dolson drew the spot start against Dallas on Sunday in Austin's stead, while Alysha Clark and Emily Engstler would also be candidates for increased roles if Austin cannot play against Golden State.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Austin (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wings.

Impact Austin was a late addition to the injury report due to left leg soreness and will miss her first game since May 25. Stefanie Dolson, Kiki Iriafen and Emily Engstler are candidates for a bump in playing time due to Austin being sidelined. Her next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Golden State.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Dallas Austin (leg) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wings.

Impact Austin was a late addition to the injury report due to left leg soreness and is expected to be a game-time decision ahead of tipoff at 4:00 p.m. ET. If the 25-year-old center is unable to suit up against Dallas, Kiki Iriafen, Stefanie Dolson and Emily Engstler are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points in loss Austin ended with 12 points (6-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 80-76 loss to the Lynx.

Impact The Mystics put up a fight against the best team in the WNBA this season, and while they fell short, Austin certainly contributed with a solid line across the board. The lack of efficiency has been an issue of late for Austin, who's shooting 42.6 percent from the floor over her last five outings, but she's likely to remain a reliable target in fantasy due to her versatility and the fact she often posts solid stat lines. She's averaging 12.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks per game since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alanna Smith scores 25 and the Lynx hold off the Mystics 80-76 to improve to 16-1 at home

Alanna Smith scored 25 points, Courtney Williams had 14 and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Washington Mystics 80-76 to improve to 16-1 at home this season

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Records five steals Austin totaled eight points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and five steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 78-64 loss to the Sky.

Impact Austin racked up a season-high five steals, but she couldn't prevent the Mystics from dropping their third straight game. Austin is on pace for a career-best campaign, posting averages of 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.3 steals.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Williams and Cardoso have double-doubles, Sky beat Mystics 78-64 to snap 8-game skid

Elizabeth Williams had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso added 16 points and 13 boards, and the Chicago Sky beat the Washington Mystics 78-64 to snap an eight-game losing...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Has decent shooting performance Austin finished Sunday's 99-83 loss to the Dream with 16 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 29 minutes.

Impact Austin was efficient from the field, but she was credited with a season-high seven turnovers. She is averaging just 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across the past three appearances.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jones has 23 points, Gray 22 and the Dream pull away from the Mystics 99-83

Brionna Jones scored 23 points, Allisha Gray added 22 and the Atlanta Dream overcame a slow start to pull away from the Washington Mystics 99-83

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Washington visits Atlanta following Gray's 26-point outing

Atlanta hosts the Washington Mystics after Allisha Gray scored 26 points in the Atlanta Dream's 95-72 victory against the Phoenix Mercury

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in loss Austin racked up 10 points (3-8 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks across 32 minutes during Thursday's 68-67 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Austin came one rebound shy of recording a double-double for what would've been the fifth time during the 2025 campaign. She's cracked double digits in the scoring column 16 times this season, averaging a career-high 12.5 points per game.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kate Martin and Veronica Burton help the Valkyries hold off the Mystics 68-67

Kate Martin scored 14 points, Veronica Burton had 10 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 68-67

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Production limited due to fouls Austin amassed six points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 103-86 win over Chicago.

Impact Austin posted decent numbers, but they could have been even higher if not for the fact she amassed five personal fouls in just 20 minutes. The six points marked her lowest production since she went scoreless in a game May 30 against the Liberty.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hosts Golden State following Citron's 28-point game

Washington hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Sonia Citron scored 28 points in the Washington Mystics' 103-86 victory over the Chicago Sky

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Chicago takes on Washington on 5-game skid

Chicago enters the matchup against Washington as losers of five in a row

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Mercury pull away with a strong second half to beat Mystics 88-72

Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and added eight assists and the Phoenix Mercury took control in the third quarter, defeating the Washington Mystics 88-72

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in loss Austin finished with 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 27 minutes during Sunday's 88-72 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Austin was one of only three players for her team to crack double digits in the scoring column. She came two rebounds shy of recording her fifth double-double of the 2025 campaign.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE