SHAKIRA AUSTIN NEWS

Scoreless in 13 minutes Friday Austin ended with zero points (0-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 13 minutes during Friday's 85-63 loss to the Liberty.

Impact After missing two games due to a concussion, Austin returned to action Wednesday, posting 13 points in 15 minutes off the bench in a win over the Fever, but she fell flat Friday. Austin continues to operate under a minute restriction and in a reserve role behind Kiki Iriafen and Stefanie Dolson.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in return to action Austin produced 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one block and two steals over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 win over the Fever.

Impact Austin missed two games due to concussion, but she showed no ill effects of the ailment, making it through the entire game in rather effective fashion. She logged a season-high 15 minutes off the bench, and her 13 points, two steals and a blocked shot also represented season bests.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mystics beat the short-handed Fever 83-77 with injured star Caitlin Clark watching from bench

Brittney Sykes had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 16 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the short-handed Indiana Fever 83-77 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Cleared to return Wednesday Austin (concussion) is available for Wednesday's game against the Fever, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Austin missed the last two games after being diagnosed with a concussion following the Mystics' loss to the Valkyries on May 21. She has done enough to pass through the league's concussion protocols and will make his return Wednesday. Austin will likely come off the bench and serve as the Mystics' backup big behind Stefanie Dolson.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable vs. Indiana Austin (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Fever.

Impact Austin is in jeopardy of missing her third straight game due to a concussion. However, the 24-year-old center was able to practice Tuesday, and head coach Sydney Johnson said that she is expected to suit up, per Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network. Austin has appeared in two regular-season outings and played limited minutes, averaging 3.0 points and 3.5 rebounds across 8.5 minutes per game.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Indiana Austin (concussion) is expected to be ready to play in Wednesday's game against the Fever, Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson says, Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Austin has missed the last two games due to a concussion. The 25-year-old center has played in only two games this season, one of which resulted in an ejection due to being assessed two technical fouls against the Sun. The Ole Miss product is coming off her best season in the WNBA, as she averaged career-high numbers across the board.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through practice Austin (concussion) was spot going through practice Tuesday, Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Austin, who has missed the past two games for the Mystics, appears to be on track for a return against the Fever on Wednesday. If Austin does get the green light, Stefanie Dolson could move to the bench and see a reduced role for Washington.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Austin (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Mercury, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact Austin will miss a second straight contest after sitting out the 75-72 loss to the Aces on Friday due to the concussion. Her next chance to play will come against the Fever on Wednesday.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in concussion protocol Austin has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Aces after being placed in concussion protocol, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Austin was held to 10 minutes during Wednesday's matchup against Golden State, though it's unclear as to when she suffered the head injury. Stefanie Dolson and Kiki Iriafen should be next in line for playing time in Austin's absence.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Veronica Burton scores 22 to lead Valkyries to expansion franchise's first win, 76-74 over Mystics

Veronica Burton made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining, another with 29 seconds left on the way to 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, leading the Golden State Valkyr...

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes helped off court after being hit in the face

Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes was helped off the court late in the second quarter and didn't return against the Washington Mystics after taking an arm to the face from...

MAY 22 • Associated Press

With Shakira Austin back, youthful Mystics keep it up to beat the Sun Washington erased a 15-point deficit to improve to 2-0 with a 90-85 victory at Connecticut.

MAY 18 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ejected Sunday Austin was ejected in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Sun after being assessed two technical fouls. She'll finish the game with four points (2-5 FG) and three reboun...

Impact Austin returned to the lineup after missing Friday's regular-season opening win over the Dream due to a right leg injury. However, she was ejected from Sunday's game with 6:35 remaining in the third. Stefanie Dolson and Kiki Iriafen will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way. Austin's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Golden State.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start vs. Connecticut Austin won't start in Sunday's game against the Sun.

Impact Austin is set to return to game action after missing the preseason and the club's regular-season opening win over the Dream on Friday due to a right leg injury. However, the 24-year-old center will join the second unit, as the Mystics are opting to roll out the same starting five they used Friday.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Austin (leg) is available for Sunday's game against the Sun.

Impact Austin will shake off a probable tag due to the right leg injury that caused her to miss the club's regular-season opening win over the Dream on Friday. The 24-year-old center has battled various injuries over the past two seasons, logging only 31 regular-season appearances during that span. However, she should be expected to handle a sizable role on the offensive end Sunday.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Sunday Austin (leg) is probable for Sunday's game against the Sun.

Impact Austin missed the season opener due to a right leg injury, but the probable tag suggests she might be ready to return as soon as Sunday. If that's the case, she should jump right away to the starting lineup while handling a sizable role on offense. Austin has appeared in just 31 regular-season games over the past two years while dealing with various injuries.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sykes scores 22, rookie Citron adds 19 as Mystics beat Dream 94-90 in opener

Brittney Sykes scored 19 of her 22 points in the second half, rookie Sonia Citron added 15 of her 19 after halftime and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 94-90 in the s...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Ruled out for regular-season opener Austin (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's regular-season opener against Atlanta.

Impact Austin was healthy heading into training camp, but she was unavailable for both of the Mystics' preseason games due to a right leg injury. She's been participating in individual drills during practice recently and is considered day-to-day, but she isn't yet ready for game action to begin the regular season. Austin has appeared in just 31 regular-season games over the past two years while dealing with various injuries. Whether she'll be available for Sunday's game against Connecticut remains to be seen.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Atlanta Austin (leg) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Dream, Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Austin won't be able to suit up for the preseason finale as she deals with a right leg injury. Head coach Sydney Johnson says it is a "strength" issue in the injured leg, and she's "not game ready" yet. Washington will get its regular-season schedule underway on May 18 against the Connecticut Sun, which should give Austin some time to get back to full strength.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Sydney Johnson said Monday that Austin (leg) is considered day-to-day, Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Austin missed Saturday's preseason opener against the Fever due to a right knee injury, but she took part in an individual workout during Monday's practice session. Although she was absent from team drills Monday, Johnson said that he had his "fingers crossed" regarding Austin's availability for Wednesday's exhibition game against Atlanta. Even if Austin isn't available Wednesday, it seems likely that she'll be back in action for the Mystics' regular-season opener against the Dream on May 16.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Austin (leg) is out for Saturday's preseason game against the Fever, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Austin has been downgraded from questionable to out Saturday due to a right leg injury. However, there is no indication that Austin will be sidelined for an extended period, and her next chance to suit up is Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Dream.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for preseason opener Austin is listed as questionable for Saturday's preseason game versus the Fever due to a right leg injury.

Impact Austin was only able to make 12 regular-season appearances in 2024 due to hip and ankle injuries and is beginning the 2025 season banged up. If Austin is forced to sit out, Stefanie Dolson and Khadijah Cave are candidates to receive increased playing time.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Shakira Austin is ruled out for the rest of the Mystics' season Third-year center Shakira Austin has an ankle injury that is preventing her from playing to her capacity. Washington will be without her for...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Mystics' Shakira Austin happy to feel mostly healthy After two seasons dealing with a hip injury and surgery, Mystics center Shakira Austin is starting to look like her old self.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Shakira Austin looks strong, but Mystics falter late in season opener Back from a serious hip injury, Austin had 13 points and a career-high five blocks, but the Mystics fell, 85-80, to the New York Liberty.

MAY 15, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM