Posts by Emily Adler

Em 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.

Two pictures: on top, players for the Minnesota Lynx meet at the middle of the court after a game to huddle and wave to fans; on bottom, Jewell Loyd high-fives members of the Seattle Storm bench as she walks by them

‘Time for us to look at things differently’: On Seattle, Minnesota, rebuilding and fandom

June 8, 2023

Both Storm and Lynx on a path to future success

WNBA Seattle Storm point guard Jade Melbourne dribbles the ball up the court

Sunday Notes, Week 2: Chicago’s defense, Mystics’ offense and Jade Melbourne

June 4, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA also checks on Tiffany Hayes and Rachel Banham’s shooting and Lexie Hull’s mechanics

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin holds the ball above her head as she shoots a jumper, while Connecticut Sun center Olivia Nelson-Ododa reaches toward her with an outstretch arm to try to contest the shot

Sunday Notes, Week 1: Sun and Sparks are fun, Aces show cracks, Austin and Delle Donne dominate

May 28, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA also checks on Chicago, Dallas and Seattle

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker holds the ball on the perimeter as New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones defends during a preseason scrimmage.

Sunday Notes, early-season and preseason edition: Fun in Dallas and flashes of excellence in New York

May 21, 2023

Plus, roster decisions everywhere

New York Liberty big wing Breanna Stewart dribbles downhill while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson defends her from the side, in a matchup of WNBA preseason favorites.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

May 18, 2023

MVP, ROY, and a ton of fun off-the-wall questions asked and answered

10 images of future WNBA draft prospects, arranged in a collage: in the center, Iowa Hawkeyes point guard Caitlin Clark stands holding the ball looking up and out before taking a free-throw; around the perimeter, the pictures are: UConn Huskies point guard Paige Bueckers dribbles around a Stanford defender; Notre Dame Fighting Irish point guard Olivia Miles extends her arm up and out to shoot a layup while looking up at the rim; Ohio State Buckeyes combo forward Cotie McMahon points up in celebration; UConn big Aaliyah Edwards stands in a crouched defensive stance guarding the point of attack; Stanford Cardinal big Cameron Brink squats with the ball before shooting a free-throw; Florida State point guard Ta'Niya Latson dribbles downhill past a ball screen; Michigan Wolverines guard Laila Phelia drives downhill past an Ohio State defender; Texas A&M Aggies big wing Janiah Barker pumps her fist and shouts in celebration; UConn off-ball guard Azzi Fudd releases a 3-point jump shot from the wing.

Who are the top WNBA draft prospects in women’s college basketball?

April 20, 2023

Ranking the top 22 prospects in women’s college basketball

Duke coach Kara Lawson watches her team against Iowa

‘My first and last time’: On endings, with Iona and Duke

March 23, 2023

A column on NCAA Tournament grief

Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot dribbles in the backcourt with her left hand while looking upcourt.

After accidental Instagram post, Courtney Vandersloot to sign with New York Liberty

February 2, 2023

Super team in New York? Super team in New York

Seattle Storm combo forward Stephanie Talbot holds her hands on her hips while looking down

Sources: Los Angeles Sparks signing former Seattle Storm forward Stephanie Talbot

February 1, 2023

Seattle’s supporting cast loses key shooter

Chicago sky big Azurá Stevens dribbles while posting-up Washington Mystics big Myisha Hines-Allen, as Stevens puts a hand on Hines-Allen's hip and starts to spin around her

The Offseason Matrices: The Next’s 2023 WNBA offseason and free agency tracker

January 20, 2023

The Next’s 2023 offseason and free agency tracker is here! WNBA contracts and team interests, cap sheets, trades, coaching changes, and more.