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.

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’

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