Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the team she has played her entire career with, the franchise announced Tuesday.
The deal is for two years, fully protected at $200,000 per year, a source told ESPN.
“We are excited that Ariel has committed herself to the long-term future of the Washington Mystics,” general manager Mike Thibault said in a statement. “She has been such an integral part of our success and is entering the prime of her career. Ariel has worked hard to improve every season and the respect she has in our locker room will allow her to take on an even bigger leadership role as we move forward.”
“I’m happy to have signed back with the Mystics,” Atkins added. “I’m excited for what’s to come in the future of this organization and my career in D.C.”
In her six-year career with Washington, Atkins has averaged 13.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. The Mystics’ pick at No. 7…
