The Washington Mystics' 2024 Season: What to Expect

Preseason Schedule

- The Mystics will tip off their preseason schedule on May 14th against the Dallas Wings at home. - They will then travel to Atlanta to face the Dream on May 17th. - Their final preseason game will be on May 21st against the Connecticut Sun at home.

Regular Season Schedule

- The Mystics will open their regular season on May 26th against the New York Liberty at home. - They will play their first road game on May 28th against the Indiana Fever. - The Mystics will face each WNBA team three times during the regular season, with the exception of the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm, who they will play four times. - The Mystics will play 36 games during the regular season, with 18 games at home and 18 games on the road.

Key Additions and Departures

- The Mystics made a number of key additions and departures during the offseason. - They acquired Natasha Cloud from the New York Liberty in a trade. - They also signed free agents Alysha Clark and Elizabeth Williams. - The Mystics lost Elena Delle Donne to the New York Liberty in free agency. - They also traded away Tianna Hawkins to the Atlanta Dream.

Expectations for the 2024 Season

- The Mystics are expected to be one of the top teams in the WNBA in 2024. - They have a strong core of players, led by Natasha Cloud, Elena Delle Donne, and Ariel Atkins. - The Mystics are also expected to be a strong defensive team, with the addition of Alysha Clark. - The Mystics are aiming to win their first WNBA championship since 2019.