Posts by Emily Adler

Emily Adler (she/her) covers the WNBA at large and college basketball for The Next, with a focus on player development and the game behind the game.

Four pictures in a collage: on top, Las Vegas Aces wing Jackie Young has the ball at the top of her dribble while looking out the court; on the bottom-left, Minnesota point guard Moriah Jefferson drives downhill from the slot around a pick-and-roll screen from Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, who is beginning to roll after screening Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey off of Jefferson; on the middle of the bottom, Seattle Storm big Ezi Magbegor celebrates a teammate's three from the bench, while the crowd celebrates in the background; on the bottom-right, New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu holds the ball above her head while releasing a jumper

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: Most Improved Player

August 29, 2022

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Most Improved Player is Las Vegas’ Jackie Young

Connecticut Sun big Alyssa Thomas runs up the court while looking towards the fans and holding a finger to her mouth to shush them

Daily Briefing — Aug. 25, 2022: ICARUS — Wings fly too close to the Sun

August 25, 2022

Sun advance to the semifinals

Chicago Sky big Candace Parker releases a free-throw off her fingertips

Daily Briefing — Aug. 24, 2022: BLUE YORK — Liberty eliminated in Game 3

August 24, 2022

Sky advance to semifinals

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins kneels on the court after failing to prevent an errant pass from going out of bounds.

Film room: How the Storm defense stonewalled the Mystics in Game 1

August 20, 2022

There truly are no answers for the Storm defense

Chicago Sky head coach James Wade and his assistant coaches sit on the bench and look out towards the court, with Wade looking disgusted by what he's seeing

Daily Briefing — Aug. 20, 2022: Chippy in Chicago, starring James Wade and Reporter

August 20, 2022

It’s like Sleepless in Seattle, but more Barclays Center, less Empire State Building

Members of the Seattle Storm walk down the court from their bench towards the locker room for halftime. Sue Bird jogs in front, with Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart looking tired as they walk behind her, and the rest of the team is visible a bit behind them.

‘Peak at the right point’: Seattle Storm enter the playoffs as strong title bet

August 18, 2022

The Seattle Storm are playing their best basketball of the season as they head into the playoffs

New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu runs up the court while looking towards the sideline, beating her chest, and yelling in celebration

Daily Briefing — Aug. 18, 2022: Thin crust > deep dish  — Sabrina Ionescu powers New York to upset win in Pizza War

August 18, 2022

Chelsea Gray put it away for the Aces

Minnesota center Sylvia Fowles sits behind a table that has a microphone sitting on it directed at her face, wearing a black-and-white-patterned blouse and a black bucket hat during the Lynx's exit interviews.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 16, 2022: Lynx, Sparks conduct exit interviews

August 16, 2022

‘I won’t miss Minnesota Lynx anything’

Las Vegas Aces wing Jackie Young drives to the rim from the slot, as Washington Mystics off-ball guard Ariel Atkins stands behind and beside her, trying to turn around and follow Young donwhill

Daily Briefing — Aug. 12, 2022: Las Vegas moves into first place after win over Chicago

August 12, 2022

The Spark(s) is gone

Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Kayla McBride holds the ball at the top of her dribble while looking upcourt, while defenders reach toward her

Daily Briefing — Aug. 11, 2022: New York, Minnesota move into playoff position

August 11, 2022

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