Posts by Jesse Morrison

Jesse Morrison covers the Phoenix Mercury for The Next. A native of Roanoke, Va., Jesse moved to Arizona in 2017 to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, graduating in 2021 with a degree in sports journalism. Outside of The Next, Jesse works for Arizona Sports, co-hosting an Arizona State podcast, producing a radio show and writing for their website.

Nikki Blue taking patient approach to new role as Phoenix Mercury interim head coach

June 28, 2023

Nikki Blue has her work cut out for her as the Phoenix Mercury are 2-11

Skylar Diggins-Smith’s return to the court remains a mystery

June 27, 2023

‘We know as much as you’

Phoenix head coach Vanessa Nygaard holds a clipboard while talking to Mercury players Tina Charles, Diana Taurasi, and Brianna Turner

Why the Phoenix Mercury parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard

June 25, 2023

The Phoenix Mercury parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard after a disappointing 17-31 run as head coach

Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi (3) in a game against the Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2022.

Brittney Griner exits early as things go from bad to worse for Phoenix Mercury

June 14, 2023

Turnovers, rebounding issues persist — and now injuries are a concern, too

Brittney Griner (42) stands next to Phoenix Mercury teammate Diana Taurasi (3).

Mercury players, head coach Vanessa Nygaard address Dallas airport incident

June 12, 2023

Nygaard confirms Mercury organization will update travel safety protocols

Long journey paying off for Sug Sutton so far in 2023

June 7, 2023

Sug Sutton is back in the WNBA for the first time since 2020 and is excelling for the Phoenix Mercury

Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi (3) in a game against the Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2022.

Diana Taurasi makes history in Mercury victory

May 26, 2023

Diana Taurasi became the oldest player in WNBA history to score 20 or more points in a game

Sights and sounds from Brittney Griner’s first home game of 2023

May 23, 2023

‘What we saw today was exactly how I pictured BG home’

Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA court — and shines

May 20, 2023

Griner looks like her old self in Mercury’s loss to Sparks

How injuries will impact opening day roster for Mercury

May 19, 2023

Phoenix Mercury could start the 2023 WNBA season with just eight active players