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The New York Liberty will be heading into Game 1 against the Minnesota Lynx with some injuries to their key players, but they’re all expected to play. Jonquel Jones rolled her ankle in the regular season finale against the Atlanta Dream, and there was uncertainty about whether she’d be ready to roll come playoff time.

Jonquel Jones News / EssentiallySports / September 24

NY Liberty HC Shares Initial Postgame Update as Jonquel Jones Suffers Injury in Loss to Dream

Bad news would not have come for the New York Liberty at a worse time. After Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones was added to the injury list on Wednesday. While there is no immediate update on Jones, there is a legitimate fear of missing out on playoff games after she exited the last game of the regular season with an ankle injury.

WNBA News / ESPN / September 24

Dream's Reese OK after being struck in face; Liberty C Jones tweaks ankle

Dream star Angel Reese was fine after leaving Wednesday's game against the Liberty after being struck in the face just before halftime. The Liberty's Jonquel Jones also left the game after suffering a second-half ankle injury.

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Liberty’s Chris DeMarco provides initial update on Jonquel Jones injury vs. Dream

The New York Liberty suffered an 18-point loss to the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, which also resulted in an ankle injury for Jonquel Jones. The injury scare came at the worst possible time, leaving the regular-season finale after rolling her ankle near the sideline.

WNBA News / ESPN / September 23

Dream's Reese exits after being struck in face; Liberty C Jones tweaks ankle

Dream star Angel Reese left Wednesday night's game against the Liberty after being struck in the face just before halftime. The Liberty's Jonquel Jones also left the game after suffering a second-half ankle injury.

WNBA News / HITC / September 22

Jonquel Jones mocks Angel Reese celebration after outmuscling Dream star in the paint

During a heated clash between the New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream, Jonquel Jones got back at Angel Reese using her own celebration. The Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty comfortably in the end, with a score of 95-84.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 22

Cameras Catch Jonquel Jones’ Revenge Celebration Against Angel Reese During Atlanta Dream vs New York Liberty

Angel Reese and Jonquel Jones didn’t back down on the court. As the New York Liberty faced off against the Atlanta Dream in a game filled with playoff implications, the frontcourt stars turned a celebration into a back-and-forth that immediately caught the attention of fans online.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 22

Leonie Fiebich's return powers Liberty to win over Fever

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 15

Liberty erase slow start to take down Sun

Jonquel Jones collected 23 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting New York Liberty withstood a slow start and earned an 82-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday afternoon in Uncasville, Conn.

Jonquel Jones News / Yardbarker / August 6

Jonquel Jones moves up on an all-time list as Liberty top Storm

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New York Liberty News / Stadium Rant / July 27

Jonquel Jones Becomes First-Ever WNBA Player to Win All Four MVP Awards

Jonquel Jones earned WNBA All-Star MVP honors after leading Team Spoon to a 129-122 victory over Team Coop with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists during the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 25, at Chicago’s United Center.

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New York Liberty News / HerSportsNation / July 26

Jonquel Jones Makes Heartfelt Dedication After WNBA All-Star MVP Win

It was a bittersweet moment for New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones at the United Center in Chicago after she won the All-Star Game MVP award, as her emotions got the better of her after a trying weekend that she almost did not even attend.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / July 25

Jones completes MVP set as Team Spoon wins WNBA All-Star Game

Jonquel Jones completed the WNBA’s full MVP collection Saturday night. Jones finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists as Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122 at United Center.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 10

East-best Liberty steady for test against WNBA-best Lynx

Jonquel Jones endured a limited 2025 season and underwent ankle surgery in October. Healthy and confident now, 2026 has been good to Jones, with the New York Liberty star earning her sixth WNBA All-Star Game nod earlier this week.

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2025

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New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 1, 2025

Liberty's Jonquel Jones Celebrates Culture with Community Event

Last week, New York Liberty star Jonquel Jones traded her basketball for books with an intentional mission. Her appearance at the Brooklyn Public Library wasn’t just about reading to kids.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5, 2025

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2024

Liberty claim first WNBA title behind Finals MVP Jonquel Jones

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New York Liberty News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2024

Former MVP makes WNBA history in Liberty's win over Wings

The WNBA-leading New York Liberty improved to 25-4 following a 79-71 victory over the Dallas Wings (6-22), led by a historic outing from All-Star forward Jonquel Jones.

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New York Liberty News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2024

Liberty forward pushes herself into MVP conversation with big game vs. Aces

For the second year in a row, the Liberty could very well have the league's MVP winner on their roster. Except this year, instead of Breanna Stewart, it might be teammate Jonquel Jones lifting the hardware.

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New York Liberty News / Yardbarker / June 9, 2024

Watch: Liberty's Jones scores season-high 29 points in win

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