The Washington Mystics are one of the WNBA’s most consistent franchises over the past decade. They’ve made eight playoff appearances in the last 11 seasons, including one WNBA championship, one Finals trip, and one appearance in the WNBA Semifinals.
With exciting young talent on the roster, including recent top draft picks and a strong veteran core, the Mystics are optimistic heading into the 2025 WNBA season. The front office has built a balanced roster capable of contending in a competitive Eastern Conference, with a clear focus on development, depth, leadership, chemistry, and long-term stability.
Here’s a breakdown of the top five highest-paid players on the team this year.
Highest-Paid Players on the Mystics Roster in 2025
5) Kiki Iriafen – $78,831
Kiki Iriafen was drafted fourth overall by the Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft. She signed a three-year contract worth $247,688 with a team option for a fourth year worth $100,510. Iriafen will earn $78,831 in her rookie season, $80,408 in 2026, and $88,449 in 2027. If the option is exercised, she’ll become a restricted free agent in 2029.
4) Sonia Citron – $78,831
The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Sonia Citron, signed an identical deal to Iriafen — three years, $247,688, with a fourth-year team option worth $100,510. She’ll also earn $78,831 in her first season, $80,408 in 2026, and $88,449 in 2027. The contract could total $348,198 if the team option is picked up.
3) Shakira Austin – $91,981
Shakira Austin signed a three-year rookie deal worth $226,668 in 2022, which included a team option for 2025. The Mystics exercised that option. She earned $72,141 in Year 1, $73,584 in Year 2, and will make $91,981 in 2025. Austin is set to become a restricted free agent in 2026. She averaged 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists during the 2024 season.
🚨 We have exercised the fourth-year rookie option on Shakira Austin’s contract. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/ARbs2lxzoL
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) April 25, 2024
2) Stefanie Dolson – $170,000
Stefanie Dolson signed a two-year, $345,000 deal with the Mystics in March 2024. After beginning her career in Washington, she played for the Chicago Sky and then the New York Liberty.
All of Dolson’s contract is guaranteed. She’ll earn $170,000 this season and become a free agent in 2026. Last year, she averaged 9.5 points, 2.6 assists, and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 47.5% from the field and 46.5% from three.
1) Brittney Sykes – $195,000
Brittany Sykes signed a three-year, $575,000 deal with the Mystics in February 2023. The full amount is guaranteed. She’ll earn $195,000 in 2025 and is set to hit free agency in 2026.
Drafted by the Atlanta Dream in 2017, she later played for the Los Angeles Sparks before joining Washington. Last season, she averaged 12.2 points, 3.1 assists, and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 40.5% from the field and 27.1% from deep.
