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 Lynx combo forward Jessica Shepard, mid-air, holds her follow-through while watching the ball travel towards the hoop, as Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin jumps towards her with an outstretched arm in an attempt to contest the shot

Daily Briefing — June 20, 2022: FALSE SHEPARD — Jessica Shepard’s rough math punctuates thrilling day

June 20, 2022

Sue Bird Day turns into Team France Day in New York

The WNBA logo on the front of a stanchion, in rainbow colors for Pride Month

Daily Briefing — June 19, 2022: Four nationally televised games for Father’s Day

June 19, 2022

… but the four games are on four different stations, so check your remote’s batteries.

Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller stands in front of the scorer's table, holding a clipboard and smiling while looking out at the court. He is wearing the Sun's Pride shirt.

Daily Briefing — June 16, 2022: Fun in the Sun — Connecticut breaks triple-digits in rout of Atlanta

June 16, 2022

Charles in charge in Indiana

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin goes up for a layup with one hand on the ball, right in front of the rim

Daily Briefing — June 15, 2022: MERC-ED — Mystics snap Mercury winning streak

June 15, 2022

McBride’s big game not enough for Lynx

Members of the Phoenix Mercury stands near the key, including center Tina Charles, wing Diamond DeShields, big Brianna Turner, and behind them combo guard Diana Taurasi

Daily Briefing — June 14, 2022: Let’s check in with the Phoenix Mercury

June 14, 2022

GOAT? Or goat?

New York Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu looks up towards the rim, as she prepares to land on both feet and collect the ball to shoot, just inside the top of the arc

Daily Briefing — June 13, 2022: TECH SUPPORT — Ogunbowale, Taurasi earn dramatic technicals on a Spicy Sunday

June 13, 2022

“Hey Alexa, play ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War”

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson pushes off one foot to drive through Washington Mystics center Shakira Austn deep in the paint

Daily Briefing — June 12, 2022: A’ja Wilson with an MVP moment

June 12, 2022

35 points in 33 minutes? Just another day for Wilson

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart dribbles past Minnesota Lynx combo forward Jessica Shepard

Daily Briefing — June 11, 2022: SKY HIGH — Chicago snaps Sun winning streak in Uncasville

June 11, 2022

Late Storms in Dallas

Members of the Connecticut Sun, including big Alyssa Thomas, combo guard Courtney Williams, big wing Jonquel Jones, and big wing DeWanna Bonner, circle up and put their fist together before breaking huddle

Daily Briefing — June 10, 2022: Why are there five games on today’s schedule?

June 10, 2022

And why are four of them on at the same time

Members of the New York Liberty gather on the court around head coach Sandy Brondello, including Han Xu, Rebecca Allen, Michaela Onyenwere, Stefanie Dolson, and Sabrina Ionescu

Daily Briefing — June 7, 2022: CBSSN doubleheader opens Week 5 schedule

June 7, 2022

Jackie Young is having a season for the ages