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.

Connecticut Sun combo guard Natisha Hiedeman blocks a layup straight-on from Dallas Wings combo forward Kayla Thornton

Film room: Connecticut shows out, Dallas shows flashes as Sun roll to win

May 27, 2022

The teams’ rematch may not have been as exciting as their first go-around, but there were still plenty of good takeaways

Dallas Wings big wing Satou Sabally looks towards the rim and releases the ball with one hand, while using her other arm to shield from a contest from Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones

Daily Briefing — May 27, 2022: Sun clobber Wings in rematch

May 27, 2022

A hefty reading list to entertain your Friday

Indiana Fever head coach Marianne Stanley waves to an off-screen crowd

Daily Briefing — May 26, 2022: Indiana fires Marianne Stanley

May 26, 2022

Big night for Nneka

Indiana Fever combo guard Kelsey Mitchell holds the ball with both hands while her legs are pulled up in midair, as two Washington Mystics defenders stand watching behind her

Daily Briefing — May 25, 2022: Another L for Liberty

May 25, 2022

Mabrey Dallas is taking another step forward?

Las Vegas wing Jackie Young dribbles while surveying the court, as Washington Mystics off-ball guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough crouches with her arms outstretched to defend

Daily Briefing — May 24, 2022: Los Angeles does not spark joy

May 24, 2022

This is not Bill Laimbeer’s Aces

Chicago Sky big Candace Parker holds the ball in the post and surveys the court while being guarded by Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins

Daily Briefing — May 23, 2022: CP3ple-double — Candace Parker makes history in Chicago win

May 23, 2022

Plus: the Sun bringing grey skies to the Fever’s 2012 title reunion

A shot of Las Vegas point guard Kelsey Plum from behind, holding her follow-through as the ball falls through the hoop. Fans in the background celebrate but are out of focus.

Daily Briefing — May 22, 2022: Cheer and gloating in Las Vegas

May 22, 2022

The Plum Diary, if you will

Dallas Wings off-ball guard Arike Ogunbowale does a hang dribble while surveying the court

Daily Briefing — May 20, 2022: Dallas drops a Phoenix team dealing with drama

May 20, 2022

Minnesota showing more signs of life

Seattle Storm big Ezi Magbegor dribbles up the court while a Minnesota Lynx defender hangs nearby

Daily Briefing — May 19, 2022: TOO EZI — Magbegor leads Seattle in thrilling win

May 19, 2022

Can Lynx topple Aces?

Seattle Storm big Ezi Magbegor holds her hands on her hips while looking out

For Ezi Magbegor, defense and development shine against Phoenix

May 18, 2022

“Every day, really, with Ezi, it’s amazing to see her growth,” said head coach Noelle Quinn.