Posts by Emily Adler

Em 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.

Diana Taurasi stands at the slot while looking across the court with the ball held behind her upcourt hip, as Washington Mystics off-ball guard Alysha Clark crouches in a defensive stance directly in front of her with a hand in front of Taurasi to obstruct a possible pass

Daily Briefing — July 15, 2022: THE OLD AND THE RECKLESS — Diana Taurasi continues flagrant streak

July 15, 2022

The Aces made small Liberty fans cry on camp day

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Diana Taurasi holds the ball above her head as she attempts a short fadeaway jumper off of leg, while Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles stands in front of her with one arm straight up and one arm out towards the ball to contest the shot

Daily Briefing — July 14, 2022: REEVE-OLTED — Lynx head coach calls out Diana Taurasi for flagrant behavior

July 14, 2022

The Sun out-physical the Fever

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker walks up the court while flashing the "three" symbol with both hands. Sky wing Kahleah Copper walks up confidently behind her, and Las Vegas Aces players walk away from them towards the bench for a huddle.

Daily Briefing — July 12, 2022: Second-half predictions from The Next staff

July 12, 2022

It’s always Han Xu O’Clock somewhere

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart leans back with the ball high above her head as she begins to shoot a fadeaway jumper, while New York Liberty big Natasha Howard leans toward her with an arm outstretched to try to block the shot.

The Next’s 2022 WNBA midseason awards

July 11, 2022

Stewart, Wilson in tight MVP race; Howard leads ROY pack

Team Wilson point guard Kelsey Plum, mid-air, releases a three off her fingertips in the All-Star game

Daily Briefing — July 11, 2022: Let’s watch some All-Star game highlights

July 11, 2022

Messaging, accessibility missteps alongside greatness on the court

Seattle Storm combo guard Jewell Loyd in an exaggerated triple-threat stance, scanning the court, while being guarded by Phoenix Mercury combo guard Skylar Diggins-Smith

Daily Briefing — July 6, 2022: SUN-DOWNING — Connecticut continues poor streak with loss to Dallas

July 6, 2022

Balanced Storm hits Indiana

Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Aerial Powers stands behind the hoop, looking out towards the crowd, with her right hand out and above her head, pointing to the ground to indicate an and-one

Daily Briefing — July 4, 2022: GOLD LYNX — Aerial Powers’ career-high leads Minnesota wallop of Las Vegas on thrilling Sunday

July 4, 2022

AP scores 32 on the night Minnesota retires #32

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Skylar Diggins-Smith, mid-air, shoots a reverse layup, while Minnesota big Damiris Dantas and center Sylvia Fowles stand behind her with their arms outstretched in an attempt to block the shot, and Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson stands in front of Diggins-Smith looking up and watching

Daily Briefing — July 3, 2022: All-Star Draft Drama

July 3, 2022

There was a game in Chicago, too, that one team showed up for

Seattle combo guard Epiphanny Prince, mid-air, jumps towards the rim from the side with the ball in her hands in front of her to go for a layup, as a Connecticut defender jumps with her from behind and another Sun looks on from the other side of the rim, while Storm teammates move towards the basket from farther away

Basketball, In Theory: This one stat explains why the Seattle Storm offense has struggled

June 29, 2022

Rim pressure

Minnesota Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson goes up with the ball in one hand as she attempts a layup

Daily Briefing — June 29, 2022: MoJeff Mo Problems

June 29, 2022

All-Star Game reserves revealed