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.

New York Liberty center Stefanie Dolson faces sideways and holds the ball at her hip while looking downcourt

Daily Briefing — June 23, 2022: Liberty needs no glasses

June 23, 2022

Your WNBA all star starters, revealed!

Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot, mid-air, releases a jump shot off her fingertips, as a Connecticut Sun defender watches on from either side of her

Daily Briefing — June 22, 2022: PIE IN THE SKY — Chicago pulls off largest comeback in WNBA history

June 22, 2022

Moriah Jefferson leads Lynx to win

Chicago head coach James Wade stands in front of the scorer's table, looking towards the halfcourt, where an out-of-focus Sky combo forward Rebekah Gardner and Connecticut Sun big Alyssa Thomas stand

Daily Briefing — June 21, 2022: Prelude to a Commissioner’s Cup

June 21, 2022

Rupert, Stewie battle on June 29

‘Like a fairy tale’: Sights and sounds from the final homecoming of Sue Bird

June 21, 2022

An ending so perfect, it could have been scripted

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”