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.
The move was unsurprising after Griner insisted in September that she’d be back
Cloud: ’Phoenix is that new team that is investing into not only their organizations but into their players both on and off the court’
‘The opportunity to add a player of Kahleah’s caliber in the prime of her career is rare’ said Phoenix’s GM
‘Becca is a multidimensional player, who can impact the game on both ends of the floor’
A new floor general, and a possible harbinger of bigger things to come
Neither has WNBA coaching experience, but they could fit head coach Nate Tibbetts’ style of play
With plenty of cap space, the Mercury are looking for a star scorer and a younger supporting cast.
Two-time WNBA champion named Mercury associate head coach
‘Part of my job is to evolve with our team and I’m willing to do that’
“It’s going to take us to a different level as a franchise,” Diana Taurasi said.
