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.

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

2023 WNBA season preview: Phoenix Mercury

May 15, 2023

Plenty of questions entering 2023, but confidence is as high as ever

Brittney Griner sits with two of her teammates on the Phoenix Mercury bench.

Brittney Griner shows signs of old self, rust in first WNBA game since 2021

May 13, 2023

‘To see her back is an absolute miracle’

Destiny Harden screams while flexing downward in celebration

Mercury rookies focus on learning from veterans

May 4, 2023

Destiny Harden and Kadi Sissoko aren’t locks to make Mercury but impressing Nygaard so far

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

Brittney Griner’s return brings the good vibes as the Phoenix Mercury open camp

May 1, 2023

Nygaard felt Griner’s first official day back was ‘phenomenal’

Brittney Griner poses alongside friends and families in front of a new mural outside of Phoenix's Footprint center. The mural features a Griner and the likeness of other U.S. citizens wrongfully detained abroad.

Jovial Griner ready to return to the court

April 28, 2023

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner spoke to the media on Thursday for the first time since returning home from wrongful detention

Destiny Harden screams while flexing downward in celebration

Phoenix Mercury draft Miami standout Destiny Harden and USC standout Kadi Sissoko in 2023 WNBA Draft

April 11, 2023

Harden and Sissoko are unlikely to make the 2023 Mercury roster, but they are intriguing picks for Phoenix

Shey Peddy: ‘I may be on track’ to start season with Phoenix Mercury

March 13, 2023

Peddy tore her Achilles in October, but she says she could be ready to play again in mid-May

Cunningham cites Phoenix fans as reason she chose to return to Mercury

March 12, 2023

Sophie Cunningham is back with the Phoenix Mercury on two-year deal despite being open to going somewhere else.

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

Taurasi and Griner return to Phoenix Mercury

February 20, 2023

What each star resigning at surprisingly different numbers means for Phoenix

Phoenix Mercury guard Shey Peddy (11) dribbles during a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Aug. 2, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

How — and when — can Shey Peddy help the Phoenix Mercury?

February 16, 2023

Shey Peddy is back with the Phoenix Mercury after a career-year in 2022.