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.

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’

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles stands in warmup gear holding her hand up to wave to the crowd while holding a card and small basket in her other hand, as Connecticut Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti stands to her right holding a microphone at chest level, and Mohegan Sun Elder Beth Regan stands to her right, speaking into a handheld microphone and gesturing towards the crowd.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 15, 2022: I will never forgive Curt Miller

August 15, 2022

Everything you need to know about the 2022 WNBA playoff schedule

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

Choose your own playoff adventure tool inside!

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