While the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty made splashy offseason acquisitions, the Mystics begin the season with the same core they’ve had since winning the 2019 championship bolstered by a handful of veterans with quality résumés.
There’s some people that would think, ‘Just fast-forward to the end of the season and let those two compete for the championship,’ ” said Elena Delle Donne, the centerpiece of the Mystics’ offense and a two-time MVP herself. “But that’s something we’re excited to make our mark and do what we’re going to do. The best movies, the underdog ends up on top. Remember that.”
Mike Thibault has a difficult job ahead of him. Washington expects to keep just 11 players on the roster, with Jazmine Jones, Stephanie Jones, Evina Westbrook, No. 20 draft pick Elena Tsineke, Chinese national team star Li Meng and Alisia Jenkins in camp fighting for the precious few spots. The Mystics signed 2022 No. 4 pick Emily Engstler on Monday.Washington enters camp healthy for the most part. Delle Donne said she’s the strongest she has ever been after anfor the first time in years.
“Up until Friday, it was rough,” Hines-Allen said. “But when I got to play two-on-two on Friday, I think I shed a tear, to be honest with you. I’ve just come a long way. This process has really been tough mentally, physically, emotionally — all of it. It just has been super tough. We’ve got more better days coming.”Eric Thibault isn’t planning on drastic changes.
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