The 2021 WNBA season didn’t go well for the Washington Mystics. They were 12-20 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 due to a combination of player injuries (Elena Delle Donne and Alysha Clark) and key player departures (Aerial Powers and Emma Meesseman). Ultimately, the combination of these moves accelerated Washington’s decline since their championship season in 2019.
After the poor season, it’s time for the Mystics to get a chance to get their offseason started on the right note with a high draft pick. At 3 p.m. later today, the Mystics, along with the Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings (via the Los Angeles Sparks) will know the results of the Draft Lottery.