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.

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.

Kayla McBride and Bridget Carleton emphatically celebrate the former's game-winning layup

Daily Briefing — May 18, 2022: Mercury poisoning

May 18, 2022

Minnesota gets on the board

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi readies herself to dribble as she is guarded closely by Seattle Storm guard Briann January in the teams' first meeting of the schedule

Daily Briefing — May 17, 2022: HIGH FIVE — Tuesday brings busiest schedule to date with five games

May 17, 2022

A silver lining for Cloud

Rhyne Howard points at the sideline while running down the court

Daily Briefing — May 16, 2022: Rhyne Howard hype train keeps rolling

May 16, 2022

I’d rather live in her world, than live without her in mine

Sabrina Ionescu dribbles aggressively around a defender in a WNBA game

Daily Briefing — May 14, 2022: Chaos across the WNBA

May 14, 2022

And lots of Saturday reading recommendations to open your weekend