Overview
- Washington, which disclosed the change Monday, opened free agency with Jamila Wideman out after one season as general manager.
- Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger made the decision, and a league source cited serious strategic differences.
- Sydney Johnson, entering his second season as head coach, now leads basketball operations with support from team staff.
- The organization has not decided whether to hire a separate long-term general manager.
- The Mystics aim to add proven veterans around Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, and they hold three first-round picks in the 2026 draft.