Jacy Sheldon

Sheldon will miss her 12th consecutive game due to a right ankle injury, marking the end of her season. The second-year guard will finish the 2025 campaign with averages of 7.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 43.6 percent from the field in 30 regular-season appearances (17 starts) between Washington and Connecticut. The fifth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft was traded from the Wings to the Sun in February and appeared in 28 outings with Connecticut before being shipped to Washington in August. She logged just 31 minutes over two games with the Mystics and will aim to return to full health in 2026.

Head coach Sydney Johnson says Sheldon has not yet resumed 3-on-3 drills, and he isn't sure how close the guard is to returning to the floor. Sheldon can be considered out indefinitely until the Mystics provide another update on her recovery. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Sug Sutton should continue to act as the primary fantasy beneficiary of Sheldon's absence.

A right ankle injury will keep Sheldon sidelined for a seventh straight contest Thursday. Her next chance to return to action comes Saturday in Golden State. Lucy Olsen should see an uptick in playing time against New York, while Sug Sutton should continue to handle a boost in ball-handling duties in the backcourt.

Sheldon will miss her sixth consecutive game due to a right ankle injury and has yet to return to 5-on-5 drills, according to Copeland. Sheldon's next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Liberty, though she can be considered doubtful until the Mystics provide another update on her status.

Sheldon is still considered day-to-day by the coaching staff, but the fact that she hasn't been able to practice in 5-on-5 makes it unclear when she'll be able to return to the court. The Mystics are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set Sunday, so a definite status on her availability will come before Sunday's tip-off.