Lauren Betts plays limited minutes for Washington Mystics in WNBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Lauren Betts has averaged just 13.7 minutes per game with the Washington Mystics in her rookie WNBA season. During a recent game against the Indiana Fever, Betts played only 12 minutes, contributing 5.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this season. Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson commented on the challenges young players face in adapting to the professional stage. Although Johnson acknowledged Betts' potential, her playing time remains limited due to competition within the team's frontcourt. Betts' performance is seen as a work in progress as she continues to develop her role on the team.
- •Betts averages 5.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per game
- •Played 12 minutes in a recent game against the Fever
- •Mystics lost 78-76 to the Fever on Monday
- •Johnson emphasizes development for young players like Betts
- •Betts' role on the team remains uncertain as season progresses
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Lauren Betts is spending most of her season watching from the bench
"Lauren Betts is playing just 13.7 minutes per game so far in her WNBA career with the Washington Mystics.
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