ConversationRT @JT4USAB: I'm tired of hearing the commentary on #HBCUs playing money games; it's going to continue to happen until alumni decide to consistently support & UNIV. #WNBA”“Back and forth we go. She can go up to 22. "Bryson Mozone is also out for the Hoyas and will not return. Las Vegas is the WNBA’s first back-to-back champion in more than 20 years, rallying from a halftime deficit to win its second consecutive title in New York despite missing two key players to injury. leadership make better financial decisions. #WNBA”“Can confirm Emma Meesseman has reached an agreement with the Sky. 4 overall pick last year. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. She's up to 11 and going to the line. ”“Official Mystic injury report: Alysha Clark (foot), Elena Delle Donne, Tianna Hawkins all out vs Lynx on Sunday. Breaking: Mike Thibault is retiring from coaching and will continue to serve as the Washington Mystics general manager. Big 2Q for Cloud and leads the Mystics with 12 points. Delle Donne (ankle) on same timeline. The latest Tweets from Karen Copeland (@KarenCopelandx): "latest Tweets from Karen Copeland (@KarenCopeland1): "A disappointing Indian Wells :("1. #wnba. Will test again tomorrow to see if she’ll be available to travel for the Connecticut game. Can’t say enough about my experience at @AP_Sports. 6 Baylor. “Brenda Frese ends Maryland’s practice early, says we dont need full two hours. ”“Mystics first injury report officially lists Alysha Clark (foot) as out for tomorrow's season opener, as expected. #wnba” Starters tonight and a surprise late scratch for Diana Taurasi. If so, more likely a post player. #WNBA . They didn't really love anyone that was available that high, so the trade isn't a huge surprise. 11-5 Pacers start to the 3Q and Unseld calls timeout. Still lots of juice. Elizabeth Williams should available vs. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users“So, only Diamond DeShields update from Mercury PR is she's not officially out. Patrick Ewing is PISSED off. Means Katie Benzan makes the roster initially. 25 May 2023 01:25:39. Aerial Powers catching up with Latoya Sanders with Mike Thibault in the background. RT @ESPN_WomenHoop: For just the fourth time this season, South Carolina has allowed 20 points in a quarter. All tied at 14-14 after 1Q. " I can verify this comment. #NCAAWBB #MarchMadness”RT @coachthibault: My apologies to @LynxCoachReeve and @minnesotalynx for my reaction to the question asked of me at my pre-game press conference today. 7 Penn State in 1991. 5 and No. Thibault agreed with Cloud that the energy was low to start practice, but added that folks were tired from the game and they were just going through walk-thru portions, so there’s a tendency to just go through it. EDT Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22). Got real ugly real quick with Miller (8 pts) and Meyers (11pts) leading a 20-0 run to close the quarter. And-1 3-point play. ”“The Mystics have gotten Kennedy Burke on waivers. ConversationSee new Tweets. Thibault said Emily Engstler is getting more comfortable. These GM’s talk, I’m sure this was a pre-discussed move between all part Mystics center Shakira Austin had an MRI yesterday and will miss at least three weeks with a hip strain. Final preseason week for the Mystics with a home game vs the Lynx on Wednesday and at the Liberty on Saturday. @CopelandParkSE. End 1Q: Wizards 34, Heat 34. So Benzan is good for tomorrow. #WNBA”In this conversation. Conversation Sign up. com with subject. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) 4 min. I'd already spent countless hours w Eastbay mags when I got my 1st job in Wausau, Wisc. Mystics will swap their 1st 2023 pick #wnba”“No visible ankle brace or anything for Delle Donne. Won from that same right corner. #wnba #BallOnOurTerms With todays moves, the Mystics likely have 3 spots available. That might be the new starting 5 with Shatori Walker-Kimbrough heading to the bench. Atlanta. ”Bear hugs for Brittney Griner from Amanda Zahui B. Which means the Mystics will have a lottery pick for the 2nd consecutive draft. The winningest coach in WNBA history finishes with 379 wins and the 2019 championship. area, Kareem covers a range of basketball leagues including the WNBA, NBA, and NCAA. Officially out vs the Lynx tomorrow, but that has been a planned rest day. She won the end-of-shootaround 3pt-shooting game they play this morning. #WNBA”“Was talking to Delle Donne today about her routine for those load management days. That pick comes via Atlanta from trading the No. 01 May 2023 15:05:18“Geno Auriemma just compared Aari McDonald to Allen Iverson. Hawkins has a death in the family. 16 Jun 2023 23:15:22See new Tweets. #WNBA”“Haley Jones patiently waits for the clock to tick down and buries a pullup jumper as the first quarter expires. #wnba. Hoyas gotta get the turnovers under control. Lynx win 80-78. 14 for Washington. We’ve got a pretty good group of guys that are here. She played 8 minutes against the Lynx. Alysha Clark had some symptoms so they held her out of practice today to do testing. Howard leading the Dream with 19. Cooke leads SC with 10. #WNBA”Mike Thibault said if they had an extra spot, Emily Engstler would have made the team. He emphasized the need for everyone to rebound today. Everyone immediately reacts. #WNBA”RT @malika_andrews: Guess who is stopping by NBA Today in 10 minutes? She is a 4-time WNBA Champion and 5-time Olympic Gold medalist… 22 Feb 2022RT @_gabriellalewis: Aliyah Boston (@aa_boston) unsurprisingly wins @SEC WBB Player of the Week w/ 13. #WNBA” “Mystics have waived Stephanie Mavunga and Linnae Harper. Never been through anything like this before. Also 10 turnovers. See new Tweets “Mystics announce Evina Westbrook has signed a training camp contract. #wnba”And that's it. #WNBA” “Connecticut Sun will be shorthanded tonight with their coaching staff. #wnba”“Elena Delle Donne explained that she could feel little variations in her hips and body even before the game that she knew wasn’t quite right. 1 overall pick Rhyne Howard tonight, after trading that pick. Alysha Clark also with the group. And she's heated about that last collision. ” Trainer was holding her neck area. ” Delle Donne was frustrated after the loss to the Sun in Connecticut on Sunday". Additionally, Diamond Miller will undergo knee surgery tomorrow and be out 3-6 months. All six of them!! #wnba (Doesn’t look like Cloud is playing) 29 Jun 2021Mystics coach Mike Thibault says Myisha Hines-Allen is having partial patella tendon repair surgery this week. She’s not practicing and some nerve pain has flared up as a byproduct of the back problem. ·. Elizabeth Williams just depends on how far her team advances in. “2019 WNBA championship reunion at Team USA practice. Another significant move in terms of travel. When asked if he was still moving, "I guess so. Couple rebounds, couple turnovers, couple missed layups and that’s the difference. 15 Jun 2023 21:11:03 Kristi Toliver didn't participate in the entire practice. 0:22. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. #NCAAWBB #MarchMadness”“Wild night out here. @copelandbc. Does a little bit of everything and been confident. It’s another not to give the luggage, including carry-ons, back so people can leave the airport @AmericanAirSee new Tweets. Mystics back at practice. — Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) October 18, 2023 Nevertheless, coach Becky Hammon never gave up hope, announcing that she would be back with her. #wnba”We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. #wnba” “(2) It will be a couple weeks for Williams. With a focus on local sports in the Washington,. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. “Mystics announce they’ve re-signed Linnae Harper. Mabrey leads Sky with 8. #WNBA” Kareem Copeland. #wnba”Starters tonight and a surprise late scratch for Diana Taurasi. No Delle Donne (back) for Washington. 4 ppg. Butler has 11 for Miami. They're being careful with her early. #wnba”“Not good Mystics news from Mike Thibault: Elena Delle Donne (back) probably not playing tomorrow and not sure bout the rest of the season. Austin getting another start with Myisha Hines-Allen moving to the bench. Played first two seasons with the Liberty and 7 games with the Sun this season. Humbled by all the support. Emphasizes everyone be smart and get off their legs. #wnba”RT @avarwallace: Bradley Beal has missed a lot of time this season, much more than he’d like. Said they’d never seen that defense before, so that forced them to learn and continue to grow. ”“Small update on Elena Delle Donne. #WNBA . ICYMI No. Miller 9. Additionally, sounds like Shatori Walker-Kimbrough is close to a deal with the Mystics. Thibault said she’s feeling better today than yesterday, but remains a question mark for tomorrow. Funny thing, the crowd got all hype when the bus pulled up. Everything went silent. #wnba #MYSTICS25”“Howard checks out at the 4:25 mark of the fourth quarter without a point and the team trailing by 18. “Natasha Cloud the other day talked about how she needs to aggressive early in games to force defenses to player her honestly and not shade to help. Including her, Mystics will have just 8 players available tonight. Longwood started playing D1 basketball in the 2004-05 season and have never beaten a team from a major conference. Just spent the majority of this timeout getting calmed down by assistant coach Kaitlynn Fratz. Said win or loss, she hadn’t made the decision. #WNBA”RT @CoachCooleyPC: I’d like to send a BIG thank you to our fans, student body, alumni, donors, season ticket holders, current and past coaches on the staff, student managers and graduate assistants, the incredible team at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, the city of Providence, and the state of RI. #wnba” Kareem Copeland. #wnba”“Shakira Austin breaks down her night. 6-2 forward played four years at Michigan and been playing in. #wnba” Thibault listed those not traveling for the exhibition game vs the Lynx: Toliver, Austin, Sykes, Walker-Kimbrough, Meng. C. Follow Kareem Copeland on Twitter @kareemcopeland. ConversationJust finished up with Eric Thibault. That would be a completely separate from the hardship scenario. Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points Friday to lift the Mystics over Chicago, snapping a two-game losing skid. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Conversation“FGCU coach Karl Smesko started talking bout Benzan and Owusu but added: They put offensive players all over the court and they can all have a big night. Acknowledged the release did make her wonder what she did wrong. Conversation “The Mystics will receive a hardship roster spot as they’re down to 9 players with Elizabeth Williams and Alysha Clark out to start the season. See new Tweets“Brandon Murray will not return for Georgetown. “Mystics first injury report officially lists Alysha Clark (foot) as out for tomorrow's season opener, as expected. It’s not mandatory. 1 to No. Follow Kareem Copeland on Twitter @kareemcopeland. DC Brian Newberry named interim HC. 29 Jun 2023 21:11:21See new Tweets. “Mystics starters: Cloud, Sykes, Atkins, Hawkins and Amanda Zahui B in for Delle Donne. #WNBA”There’s more: Myisha Hines-Allen (non-covid illness) is still not feeling right. Ashley Owusu takes and makes her first 3-pointer of the season. ConversationSee new Tweets. ”“Brittney Sykes up to 16 first-half points. And Atkins hasn’t participated during the portion open to media. ConversationSomehow this was only counted as a 2. Conversation“Elena Delle Donne said she felt great today, so good she played more mins than expected. Same knee that bothered her last year continued to be an issue this year. Said the team flat out didn’t compete enough. #WNBA” @TheWNBPA announced this morning a partnership w Priority Pass to give players use of their airport lounges. ConversationLSU has only gone one game this season without a triple. #WNBA” Mystics quickly move Soares to the Wings for a 2024 2nd round pick and a 2025 1st round pick. m. “@AnnieCostabile That's EXACTLY what I'm talking bout!! We're gonna need you to contact the rules committee. EDT The WNBA is looking to attract more fans and capitalize on growing interest in women’s basketball. The two worked. Some days they aren’t here at all. She will travel to and play in Indiana. “Rui Machida still running the top group with Natasha Cloud out. Fever lead cut to 50-49 with 7:28 left in 3Q. #wnbaSign up. League moves from #WNBA transactions so far today: Monika Czinano waived by the Sparks. Just bothers me. Yelling you should be ashamed of yourself. 17 Jul 2023 18:26:33. Lisa Bluder just thanked Maryland coach Brenda Frese. 6 turnovers for Stanford. #wnbaNo coaching this year, so Mike Thibault doesn’t have to talk to us today. Head coach Curt Miller and assistant Brandi Poole are both in the health and safety protocol, the team announced. . However, there could be some waiver-wire work, like all teams, still after all rosters are turned in at 5 p. September 13, 2023 at 8:00 a. He has also covered the Olympics, Super Bowls and extensively. Had issues with Awareness and focus. Then lose Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes in the process. Thibault said Emily Engstler is getting more comfortable. Always. Cooke ranked No. #WNBA”“Myisha Hines-Allen is dealing with a quad contusion. End 1Q: No. Delle Donne (ankle) on same timeline. Sparks announce they’ve traded Amanda Zahui B. 25 Jun 2023 18:57:10See new Tweets. And They’re still being careful with how long Myisha Hines-Allen (knee) is in the floor. Alysha Clark also with the group. With a focus on local sports in the Washington, D. ” Kareem Copeland has covered Washington's NFL franchise, the Utah Jazz, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and Green Bay Packers. 6 teams in the country without having to figure out a home-and-home. Kinda feels like that was the time for Washington to get outta here with a W. “VanDerveer and Jones breaking this down was amazing. See new Tweets. No hesitation. #wnba”“The league announces Athletes Unlimited games will be broadcast on WNBA League Pass for no additional cost. Austin (hip) is being re-evaluated today, so should know more tomorrow. And goes down. Part of the deal to flop No. 8 Maryland rolls No. Happy to get good work in today. Athletes Unlimited Basketball will be playing its inaugural season in Las Vegas from late January through the end of February. Reese with 11. #wnba”“RT @WashMystics: 💰 @T_Cloud4 💰 Fourth player in Mystics history to hit 200 career threes 👏 #BallOnOurTerms ht…”Thibault said he didn't think the defense was that bad. 26 Mar 2023 23:07:43It’s one thing to cancel a flight. Lynx shooting 22. League moves from #WNBA transactions so far today: Monika Czinano waived by the Sparks. There’s only a couple that aren’t here. #WNBA announces the expansion of the charter flight program to include the entire postseason, Commissioner’sCup and select regular season games on back-to-backs. He’s focused on his availability and making sure the Wizards play “the right way” as they jostle for position in the East from here on out. That pick comes via Atlanta from trading the No. The latest tweets from @kareemcopeland “More news from Maryland: forward Mimi Collins will also enter the transfer portal. #ncaawbb #MarchMadness”I actually think it's kind of cool. Terps eased up defensively and let Rutgers back in this thing. Also doesn’t expect to pick up anyone waived over these next couple days. Starting Monday she flew DC to LA, LA to NY, NY to Vegas. That makes it 21 TOs and 11 FGs for the game. #wnba” See new Tweets. Even calls them out in English. Out with a hamstring. Clark and EDD was expected. See new Tweets. It's the largest margin of victory over a Top 10 team in program history, surpassing a 27-point win over No. Will test again tomorrow to see if she’ll be. #goodgracious“@awebbreese Just for context, timing was all on me. Natasha Cloud represented the team with a few words. “FGCU at the mic. #MarchMadness“Cameron Brink sat much of the first half with a pair of fouls, but has come out ACTIVE after the break. Defense dictating early on both sides. Big second quarter for Brionna Jones, who has a game-high 12 points. The entire bench ran over. Scheduled day off for EDD. Really, the lone weakness to her offensive game. m. Liberty. Atkins with 8 and Burke with 7 for the Mystics. MHA is healthy and not listed on the injury report. #wnba” “Mystics announce they’ve re-signed Linnae Harper. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) 10. Nov 16, 2023. “Shatori Walker-Kimbrough first off the bench for the Mystics, followed by Myisha Hines-Allen. “Mike Thibault says Elena Delle Donne won’t play tonight. #wnba”Halftime: No. I assume Thibault is just searching for anything. “Asked Patrick Ewing about the Big East record 25th straight conference loss, the statement made by athletic director Lee Reed earlier today and his future with the program. “Uh-oh. Just being careful with her #wnbaRT @PostSports: “No one thinks about: ‘How does a uniform get clean? How does a team get from Denver to Los Angeles?’ ” says Royce Reed, the Wizards’ equipment managerThe Mystics have arrived, had to come through the side door due to the crowds for @thecrawsover . RT @NickiJhabvala: From the letter that was hand-delivered by Melanie Coburn and Ana Nunez today at the site of the league meetings in New York:. That might be the new starting 5 with Shatori Walker-Kimbrough heading to the bench. Alysha Clark had some symptoms so they held her out of practice today to do testing. I missed exactly what happened but the Mystics were extremely angry. She was in Mystics camp in 2022. #wnba”Kareem Copeland. “Here’s the DELDON 1 she wore in Seattle. #WNBA”“Connecticut Sun will be shorthanded tonight with their coaching staff. #wnba” “Not good Mystics news from Mike Thibault: Elena Delle Donne (back) probably not playing tomorrow and not sure bout the rest of the season. 6 this season. #wnba” Sign up. “Interesting storyline w Mystics facing No. Jan 14, 2020. In person. I don’t know what they said/did. Thanks to @avarwallace for holding things down in my absence. And you’re right that they’ve declined comment. I wasn’t worried about the odds. So Benzan is good for tomorrow. #wnba Sign up. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. #WNBA”See new Tweets. 46 points in the paint for Indiana. (@RachGall first). Will never forget driving and suddenly passing a physical Eastbay store. “Mystics had exclusive negotiating rights to Machida, but decided to relinquish those with the other roster moves”End 1Q: Maryland 16, No. See new Tweets“Mystics announce Evina Westbrook has signed a training camp contract. Looking for a reverse jinx here in a game where the ball doesn't seem to want to go in the basket on either end. “Halftime: Mystics 47, Lynx 23. #WNBA”“Mystics have waived Stephanie Mavunga and Linnae Harper. Katie Benzan still here. But haven’t gotten additional details about the back tightness, so we’ll see if anything changes. Shakira with a game-high 12 points. Hoyas running out of bodies. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. But that means Katie Benzan gets waived. #WNBA”And the Tiger back in the butterfly jacket #MarchMadness . Mystics had chances to close this thing out from the line and went 1 for 4. Her decision is education based, looking for a graduate degree program dealing. 9 for 13, 3 for 5 from behind the arc. Find Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post's articles, email address, contact information, Twitter and moreKareem Copeland Washington, D. 1 percent and had just 3 TOs after having 10 in 1Q. By Kareem Copeland Updated October 12, 2023 at 12:01 a. Halftime: No. Looked like she initially grabbed her ankle area. ConversationAn ‘emotional wreck’ last year, Mystics’ Tianna Hawkins finds happiness again #WNBA. Said if it was a must-win type game that she’d play, but they’ll just hold her out tonight. Seemed like they were gonna struggle with the size, but they settled in. 3 in the 2022 draft. @kareemcopeland. ”“Not sure what just happened but this guy and his buddy, who was wearing a red ‘fur’ just got kicked out of the game. They had to let her go to completely the trade for Queen Egbo, but can now bring her back on another hardship contract. Has to list the pros and cons. #wnba Team needs one more cut to get down to 12 by 5 p. It's still a pretty extensive workout meant to mimic game-like conditions. No one else is listed. #wnba”More details on the investigation after Hamby made a complaint. Education: University of Michigan Kareem Copeland has covered Washington's NFL franchise, the Utah Jazz, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana. Great timing. #wnba” “Elizabeth Williams with a chase down block of Shakira Austin, who looked like she had a clean fast break layup. Sky led by 4 after the first quarter. But he’s upstairs making moves with the GM hat on. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users“Everyone accounted for in Dallas, minus Elena Delle Donne (rest). Getting to the rim and hitting triples. 3 seed. Reese leads all with a game-high 12 points. Thibault said she had a heavier day yesterday. @kareemcopeland. #wnba” “The commish Cathy Engelbert had her shoe game going early this morning. Candace Parker leading the Sky with 9. Knows that one turnover wasn't the difference, but said she needs to take care of the ball better. #wnba #mystics25”Liberty closed the 4th with an 11-3 run. 8 Maryland 30. RT @HoffmanShow: Talking with @kareemcopeland about his great piece on the evolution of the sneaker game and new WNBA player signature kicks on on @team980. #NCAAWBB #MarchMadness”“This is my old-man-yells-at-cloud pet peeve: lack of fastbreak execution. “Candace Parker had a triple double and was 4 assists shy of another in last two games vs. Those are the first 3 possessions of the half. She didn’t do any team work today, just individual shooting drills. That's down three starters. I’m just worried about the guys that are here. ” Kareem Copeland @kareemcopeland Mystics are adding another hardship contract: Cyesha Goree. Team heads out later today with another practice tomorrow in Seattle. Shooting 55 percent. ConversationWe would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Li Meng starting in place of Cloud. #wnba”“Halftime: Maryland closes the half on an 11-0 run to take a 47-39 lead over FGCU. Kristi Toliver didn't participate in the entire practice. They sat her down in a chair with wheels to take her off the court after she slowly was helped up. #wnba”“(2) It will be a couple weeks for Williams. 1 pick in 2022. Coppin State. m. “Mike Thibault explains if Alysha Clark is ready to go tomorrow (as expected) Stephanie Jones would have to be released since she was the first hardship signing before Katie Benzan. Can confirm that the Mystics will meet with Breanna Stewart in person in Istanbul as the free agency negotiating period begins tomorrow. Burke just finished her season in Spain and won’t be available for about a week, though. The other roster news: Kristi Toliver will be out two weeks with a foot issue. Head coach Curt Miller and assistant Brandi Poole are both in the health and safety protocol, the team announced. “Whoa. 7 Notre Dame 13 Great defense from the Terps in those first 10 minutes. By Kareem Copeland May 19, 2023 at 5:00 a. Said if it was a must-win type game that she’d play, but they’ll just hold her out tonight. Good debuts from Akok and Spears. #WNBA”“Owusu with a buzzer-beating layup and Maryland takes a 27-17 lead after 1Q. 9 different players have scored for Washington. Players out of the exhibition game tomorrow: Myisha Hines-Allen, Shakira Austin, Kristi Toliver. He also delves into topics such as football and sneakers, providing comprehensive sports reporting for his. “Big John is rolling over in his grave” Said everyone is on notice. Clark finding a little space early, including one from DEEPSee new Tweets. ”Of course news happens when I’m in the middle of interviews. ConversationNext group: Haley Jones (Stanford) Dorka Juhasz (UConn) Lou Lopez Senechal (UConn) The #WNBA is featuring a new player every 15 mins in alphabetical order. 3 Maryland passes the first test of its demanding week by holding off No. Not sure how far they got, but there was definitely interest. #ncaaw”Cloud said if she was a younger player, she'd be hanging her head a lot more. C. Knew there’d be these moments this year. #WNBA”Emily Engstler was the No. Said she needed a bit of a reset with her weight lifting schedule. #wnba” “The league announces Athletes Unlimited games will be broadcast on WNBA League Pass for no additional cost. #wnba”We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Terps looking like last season's offensive juggernaut.