Mystics Acquire Nikki Teasley

Washington, D.C., Mar. 1 – The Washington Mystics have acquired
guard Nikki Teasley from the Los Angeles Sparks and the No. 8 pick
in the 2006 WNBA Draft in exchange for forward Murriel Page, guard
Temeka Johnson and the fifth pick in the draft, Mystics general
manager Linda Hargrove announced today. Per company policy, terms of
the contract will not be released.

"Nikki brings championship experience to the Mystics," said
Hargrove "She is an athletic six foot point guard who has proven
herself on every level and she's a local product."

A native of Washington D.C., Teasley helped lead the Sparks to two
WNBA Championships. She has started every game (119) of her four
year career and has averaged 9.0 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.6
rebounds per game. In 2002, Teasley hit the game winning shot that
helped seal the Sparks first championship. In 2003, she was named to
the All-Star team where she earned MVP honors. Following the 2004
season, Teasley was named to the All-WNBA Second team.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Teasley was drafted
in the first round (fifth overall) by the Portland Fire and was
immediately dealt to the Sparks. She earned numerous collegiate
honors including All-ACC first team and AP All-America honorable
mention.

A veteran who played eight years with the team, Murriel Page was the
first player selected by the Washing ton Mystics in 1998. She was
drafted in the first round (third overall). Over her career, Page
has averaged 6.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

Temeka Johnson was drafted in the first round (sixth overall) of the
2005 WNBA Draft. She was named Rookie of the Year following a
campaign where she averaged points and 5.2 assists per game.

"Murriel has been the heart and soul of our team since the
beginning," said Hargove. "She will be missed by everyone who has
been involved with our franchise. She is the ultimate professional,
who wants to be in a situation where she can contribute." Hargrove
added, "Temeka Johnson was a great pick for us last year. She has a
tremendous future in the league."