Posts by Isabel Rodrigues

Isabel Rodrigues (she/her) is a contributing editor for The Next from upstate New York. She occasionally covers 3x3 and labor in women's basketball.

New York Liberty combo forward Michaela Onyenwere leans forward and screams in celebration in front of the Liberty bench.

Daily Briefing — July 24, 2022: New York Liberty snap losing streak with narrow win over Chicago Sky

July 24, 2022

Aces beat Sparks to clinch playoff spot, Fever officially eliminated

Connecticut Sun big wing Alyssa Thomas brings up the ball. Sun combo guard Courtney Williams and Sun point guard Bria Hartley run close behind Thomas.

Daily Briefing — July 23, 2022: Alyssa Thomas the Tank Engine

July 23, 2022

Seattle falls to Phoenix and Skylar Diggins-Smith’s 35 points

Atlanta Dream point guard Aari McDonald runs up the arc from the slot to the key while dribbling

Daily Briefing — July 20, 2022: DREAM TEAM — Atlanta Dream crush Aces in key victory

July 20, 2022

And come watch Storm-Sky with us today!!!!

Washington Mystics guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough shoots a right-handed layup. Minnesota Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson contests the shot, and Lynx combo forward Jessica Shepard looks on from behind.

Daily Briefing — July 18, 2022: Travel takes center stage as Washington Mystics handily defeat Minnesota Lynx

July 18, 2022

Plus: Connecticut falls to the 4-seed after loss to Las Vegas

Photograph of Lynx celebrating double overtime win.

Daily Briefing — July 13, 2022: Minnesota Lynx topple Phoenix in fierce double-overtime finish

July 13, 2022

A thrilling five-game slate opens the second half of the WNBA season

Members of the Seattle Storm huddle up, including Epiphanny Prince, Briann January, Jewell Loyd, Gabby Williams, and Breanna Stewart.

Daily Briefing — July 8, 2022: Seattle Storm crush Sparks in final Commissioner’s Cup match

July 8, 2022

Chicago to host Las Vegas for Cup championship, July 26

Minnesota combo guard Rachel Banham shoots over Chicago point guard Courtney Vandersloot who contests the shot. Lynx center Sylvia Fowles boxes out near by the basket.

Daily Briefing — July 7, 2022: SEEING TRIPLE-DOUBLE — Minnesota, New York devastate top teams

July 7, 2022

Han Xu cannot be stopped

Brittney Griner is pictured in purple and orange Phoenix Mercury jersey, wearing the number 42.

Daily Briefing — July 5, 2022: ‘Please don’t forget about me’: Brittney Griner sends letter directly appealing to the White House

July 5, 2022

Big night for the Sparks

Las Vegas Aces forwards Dearica Hamby and A'ja Wilson talk on the court during a preseason game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on May 1, 2022. (Photo credit: John McClellan | The Next)

Daily Briefing — July 2, 2022: All-Star Prep Academy

July 2, 2022

Newly crowned All-Star starters and reserves alike make noise ahead of Saturday’s Selection Special

Tiffany Hayes on the floor against the Washington Mystics

Daily Briefing — July 1, 2022: SWEET DREAM — Atlanta outlasts New York in overtime thriller

July 1, 2022

All-Star Draft set for Saturday, 3 p.m. ET