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Grade the Mystics’ 2026 season

Following the conclusion of their campaign, analysts are reflecting on the Washington Mystics' surprising 2026 run. Despite low preseason expectations following a quiet free agency period, the squad secured the fifth seed in the postseason before falling in a series sweep to the Atlanta Dream.

Individual performances fueled the unexpected success. Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen repeated as All-Stars, while Shakira Austin stepped up as a veteran leader in her fifth campaign, proving that youthful rosters can outperform low projections.

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