Washington Mystics Appoint Sydney Johnson as Head Coach and Jamila Wideman as General Manager

The Mystics signal a new chapter with leadership changes as they prepare for a roster rebuild and future competitiveness.

Sydney Johnson, former assistant coach with the Chicago Sky, has been named the new head coach of the Washington Mystics.
Jamila Wideman, a former WNBA player and NBA executive, will take over as the Mystics' general manager.
The appointments mark a leadership shift following the departures of Mike and Eric Thibault, longtime figures in the organization.
The Mystics are preparing for a potential roster overhaul, with key draft picks and flexibility to shape the team for 2026 and beyond.
The changes come as the WNBA enters a transformative era, with new teams, a major media rights deal, and a restructured collective bargaining agreement on the horizon.