Posts by Jesse Morrison

Connecticut Sun guard Rebecca Allen shoots a right-handed jump shot.

Phoenix Mercury trade for Rebecca Allen to help shore up their defense

February 4, 2024

‘Becca is a multidimensional player, who can impact the game on both ends of the floor’

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud runs onto the court, clenches her fists and yells as she is introduced to the home crowd.

How the Natasha Cloud signing changes Phoenix Mercury’s trajectory

February 1, 2024

A new floor general, and a possible harbinger of bigger things to come

A graphic welcoming assistant coaches Megan Vogel and Michael Joiner to the Phoenix Mercury.

How new assistant coaches Megan Vogel and Michael Joiner fit the Phoenix Mercury

January 20, 2024

Neither has WNBA coaching experience, but they could fit head coach Nate Tibbetts’ style of play

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Phoenix Mercury

January 13, 2024

With plenty of cap space, the Mercury are looking for a star scorer and a younger supporting cast.

Kristi Toliver runs onto the court as a spotlight shines on her.

Phoenix Mercury secure elite hire in WNBA All-Star Kristi Toliver

December 2, 2023

Two-time WNBA champion named Mercury associate head coach

Nate Tibbetts understanding of criticism, ‘all in’ on Phoenix Mercury head coaching role

October 24, 2023

‘Part of my job is to evolve with our team and I’m willing to do that’

Phoenix Mercury hope new practice facility will ‘set the standard’ for WNBA

October 23, 2023

“It’s going to take us to a different level as a franchise,” Diana Taurasi said.

Nikki Blue coaches during a Phoenix Mercury at Washington Mystics game on July 23, 2023.

Nikki Blue in the running for permanent Phoenix Mercury head coach

September 24, 2023

“This is the place that I feel like I deserve to be a head coach.”

Nikki Blue on the sidelines as the Phoenix Mercury take on the Washington Mystics on July 23, 2023.

What went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in 2023

September 17, 2023

‘It was extremely frustrating, at times impossible’

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Diana Taurasi holds the ball above her head as she attempts a short fadeaway jumper off of leg, while Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles stands in front of her with one arm straight up and one arm out towards the ball to contest the shot

Diana Taurasi returning for 20th season with Phoenix Mercury

September 12, 2023

‘She has no choice. I told her she can’t retire until I retire’