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 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

Chicago Sky big Emma Meesseman releases a one-legged fadeaway jumper while teammates and members of the Washington Mystics watch on

Daily Briefing — July 17, 2022: Meesseman, Copper lead Sloot-less Sky past Wings

July 17, 2022

Day 61 of the WNBA season is here following an exciting game in Dallas that saw several lead changes and standout performances

Minnesota center Sylvia Fowles stands near the baseline, smugly looking to the side, as Lynx teammates celebrate behind her

Daily Briefing — July 16, 2022: Sylvia Fowles is taking her dominance to another level

July 16, 2022

There’s an argument to be made that Fowles is a top-five player all-time

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