The Mystics are not just the future of the WNBA; they are also the now. Washington may be a young team, but it is showing some serious grit after the All-Star break. Winning seven consecutive games, the Mystics have ascended to the contender category, and just in time to welcome a championship addition to the roster. Washington claimed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who was crucial to the Liberty’s 2024 title run, after New York waived the guard. A seasoned veteran, Laney-Hamilton brings poise, know-how and a winning mentality to this green Mystics squad. Everything appears to be coming up roses at the right time in D.C.