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Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault, right, sits with his son, assistant coach Eric Thibault, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun on Aug. 10, 2014, in Uncasville, Conn. Mike Thibault is retiring from his position as coach of the Mystics, the team announced Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. He will continue as general manager, and his son, Eric — who has been an assistant with the Mystics for a decade — will take over as head coach. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) **FILE**

Mystics’ Eric Thibault named head coach, dad Mike remains GM

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Washington Mystics players check on Sydney Wiese after she went down with an injury during the team's WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun Friday, May 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)

For the Mystics, a week of R&R may have come at the right time

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Former WNBA MVP Charles re-signs with Washington Mystics

Associated Press

Seattle Storm's Alysha Clark drives against the Las Vegas Aces during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher). **FILE**

Mystics sign Alysha Clark in team’s first major offseason move

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault gives instructions from the sideline during the first half in Game 4 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Mystics prep for chance Elena Delle Donne can’t play season in bubble

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2014, file photo, Washington Mystics' assistant coach Marianne Stanley, left, talks with player Kia Vaughn during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, in Uncasville, Conn. The Indiana Fever has hired Marianne Stanley as its new head coach. Stanley had been an assistant with the Washington Mystics since 2010 and was part of last season’s WNBA championship run. She was named the 2002 WNBA coach of the year with Washington and has served as an assistant with the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Marianne Stanley leaves Mystics for Indiana Fever

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault gives instructions from the bench during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) **FILE**

Mystics want to clinch in Connecticut for coach Mike Thibault

By Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne stands on the court in the first half of Game 2 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Delle Donne, Atkins question marks for Game 3 of WNBA Finals

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, left, goes to the basket against Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, right, in the first half of Game 2 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jones helps Sun even series as Delle Donne exits for Mystics

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, back, goes to the basket past Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the first half of Game 2 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Elena Delle Donne hurts back in Mystics loss to Sun

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum, second from left, goes to the basket against Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, second from right, during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA playoff basketball series, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Washington. At left is Mystics center Emma Meesseman. The Mystics won 97-95. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Mystics work on tightening transition D while Aces rest after close Game 1

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics associate coach Eric Thibault (left) poses with his father, Mystics head coach Mike Thibault. (Photo courtesy of NBAE / Ned Dishman)

Mike Thibault, Mystics coach, has heir apparent in the family

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics forward Emma Meesseman speaks to reporters at the team's media day on Monday, May 6, 2019. (Adam Zielonka/The Washington Times)

Emma Meesseman can be Mystics’ X-factor upon return from Europe

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (11) dribbles the ball against Atlanta Dream forward Jessica Breland (51) during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball playoffs semifinal Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mystics tie series with Dream in Delle Donne’s return

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) dribbles against Washington Mystics forward LaToya Sanders (30) in the first half of a single elimination WNBA basketball playoff game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

LaToya Sanders, Mystics center, takes pride in defensive production

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Atlanta Dream forward Jessica Breland, right, turns it over to Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the second half of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) ** FILE **

Mystics Game 2 at Dream: How to watch and what to watch for

The Washington Times

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne shoots against the Seattle Storm in a 100-77 win over the Seattle Storm on Thursday at Capital One Arena. (Arturo Holmes/Special to The Washington Times).

Mystics temper Storm, prove their mettle as playoffs near

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault directs his team during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky, Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Washington. The Mystics won 86-71. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Mike Thibault, Mystics coach, earns WNBA win No. 300

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Kristi Toliver (right) of the Washington Mystics dribbles the ball against Allie Quigley of the Chicago Sky in a WNBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Adam Zielonka/The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Mystics get their groove back in dominant win over Sky

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Dallas Wings forward Kayla Thornton (6) and Washington Mystics guard Elena Delle Donne (11) dive after a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP) **FILE**

Elena Delle Donne, Mystics among title contenders

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times