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.

Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey stands above the slot in a triple-threat stance, as Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Kayla McBride stands a foot in front of her, in a slight crouch to defend

Daily Briefing — Aug. 9, 2022: How to write a press release, by the Phoenix Mercury

August 9, 2022

Wings clinch playoff berth, no Mabrey about it

Phoenix point guard Shey Peddy, mid-air, rolls the ball off her fingertips towards the hoop for a layup above the restricted area. In the background, Mercury teammates and Washington Mystics defenders look on.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 7, 2022: Arike Ogunbowale returns, prevents Dallas from spreading its wings

August 7, 2022

The Next’s Daily Briefing, featuring the W Roundup, Watch List, and Yesterday’s Recap, with Arike Ogunbowale returning to poor results.

Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan holds the ball above her head as she stands under the rim looking straight up at the basket, while Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles stands a foot away, readying to jump towards McCowan and try to block a layup attempt.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 5, 2022: Wings keep rolling without Ogunbowale

August 5, 2022

Brittney Griner receives sentence from Russian court

Dallas point guard Veronica Burton has the ball at the top of her dribble, crouched over and looking across the court from near the high corner of halfcourt, while Wings off-ball guard Jasmine Dickey sprints down the sideline in front of her

Daily Briefing — Aug. 2, 2022: Second-half WNBA shooting trends

August 2, 2022

What happens to Fever with Kelsey Mitchell out?

Daily Briefing — July 28, 2022: U.S. reportedly offers prisoner swap for Brittney Griner

July 28, 2022

Pivotal Storm-Sun matchup this evening, watch it with us!

Las Vegas Aces point guard Chelsea Gray jumps off of one leg with the ball raised above her head for a midrange jumper during the Commissioner's Cup

Daily Briefing — July 27, 2022: Aces win Commissioner’s Cup

July 27, 2022

Sparks announce Liz Cambage contract divorce

Seattle Storm center Tina Charles, mid-air, releases a jump shot off her fingertips from atop the key, as Atlanta Dream big Cheyenne Parker lunges toward her with an outstretched arm to contest the shot

Daily Briefing — July 25, 2022: Tina Charles takes charge

July 25, 2022

Teaira McCowan dominates for Dallas

Los Angeles Sparks big Nneka Ogwumike releases a three-pointer from the slot off her fingertips, as Connecticut Sun big wing Jonquel Jones jumps towards her with an outstretched arm to try to block the shot

Daily Briefing — July 22, 2022: The WNBA playoff race heats up

July 22, 2022

Aces get the ship righted, Liberty sink farther

Coach AnnMarie Gilbert crouches on the sideline, pointing out towards the court

Daily Briefing — July 21, 2022: AnnMarie Gilbert, twice resigned after alleged abuse, hired by Winthrop

July 21, 2022

Another early day for the New York Liberty

Indiana Fever combo forward Victoria Vivians releases a jump ball off her fingertips, as Connecticut Sun big wing Jonquel Jones jumps towards her with an outstretched arm to try to block the shot

Daily Briefing — July 19, 2022: Indiana-Los Angeles leads uncompetitive Tuesday schedule, Vegas says

July 19, 2022

A morning treat in Uncasville