Washington Mystics rise in WNBA power rankings with winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Washington Mystics have extended their winning streak to seven games, currently leading the WNBA power rankings. The team is bolstered by strong performances from players such as Shakira Austin, who is a candidate for Most Improved Player. Meanwhile, other teams, including the Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries, are managing player workloads in anticipation of the upcoming FIBA World Cup. The Mystics' recent success includes five victories against playoff-contending teams, contributing to their postseason preparation. Additionally, they have acquired Betnijah Laney-Hamilton to strengthen their roster further as the playoffs approach.
- •Washington Mystics on a seven-game winning streak, first since 2019.
- •Shakira Austin averaged 22 points and 12 rebounds last week.
- •Teams are adjusting player minutes ahead of the FIBA World Cup.
- •Las Vegas Aces rested several key players for back-to-back games.
- •Betnijah Laney-Hamilton joins the Mystics for postseason push.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA power rankings: Are the Mystics a hotter team than the Lynx?
"The FIBA World Cup tips off in less than a month, and its effects are already starting to be felt in the WNBA season. Multiple teams are practicing minutes management ahead of the tournament. The Golden State Valkyries have French star Gabby Williams on a reduced workload in August, and the Las Vegas Aces just benched A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young — all of whom will be competing for Team USA in Berlin — on the second day of a back-to-back, despite the Aces’ playing a nationally tele
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