Washington has done some admirable things, but they still need more talent if they’re going to contend.
The Mystics entered the Olympic Break on a seven game losing streak, the longest since Mike Thibault started coaching them in the 2013 season. Washington is 9-15, tied with the Seattle Storm for the eighth and last playoff spot.
That ultimately makes me pop the question: Is it worth going for a playoff appearance when there is little to no hope of making the WNBA Finals? Or is it better to “tank” and hope that they get a higher draft pick?