Rori Harmon Returns to Mystics on Developmental Contract
Rookie guard Rori Harmon is back with the Washington Mystics on a developmental contract, the team announced on Monday.
Washington Mystics have welcomed Rori Harmon back to the team on a developmental contract, the organization announced on Monday. The Mystics waived the guard to create a roster spot after claiming Betnijah Laney-Hamilton from the New York Liberty. ESPN reported that the Mystics pursued bringing Harmon back after waiving her, and she was not picked up by another team, making her eligible for a developmental contract with Washington.
Harmon, a rookie guard, joined the Mystics after being drafted in the third round (No. 34 overall) by the team in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She has played 10 games for the Mystics this season but has seen limited court time, averaging 1.1 assists, 0.8 rebounds and just one point per game over 6.7 minutes. Harmon's best performance came in her second regular season game against the New York Liberty, where she scored three points, grabbed three rebounds, dished out four assists and recorded a steal in 22 minutes.
Prior to joining the Mystics, Harmon was a standout player at the University of Texas. She holds the distinction of being the first and only player in NCAA Division I women's basketball history to achieve 1600+ points, 950+ assists, 375+ steals and 600+ rebounds in her career. Harmon concluded her college career as the Longhorns' all-time leader in assists (977) and steals (388), and played a key role in leading Texas to back-to-back NCAA Final Four appearances for the first time since 1987.
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