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Azzi Fudd became the first rookie to win the WNBA All-Star Three-Point Contest, Dominique Malonga dunked in the All-Star showcase for Seattle, and Jonquel Jones earned All-Star Game MVP with a 22-point, 13-rebound, 8-assist performance as Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122; the weekend also featured behind-the-scenes StudBudz coverage from Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman.
Nneka Ogwumike became the WNBA All-Star scoring leader as Dominique Malonga dunked for the first time in an All-Star game, helping Team Spoon defeat Team Coop 129–122 before a record 19,783 at Chicago’s United Center. Jonquel Jones earned the All-Star MVP, dedicating it to a late aunt, while the Chicago Sky were absent from the All-Star roster and commissioner Cathy Engelbert was booed during the trophy handoff, underscoring a weekend that felt celebratory despite league challenges.
Jonquel Jones poured in 22 points with 13 rebounds and 8 assists to fuel Caitlin Clark’s Team Spoon to a 129-122 win over Team Coop in the WNBA All-Star Game at Chicago’s United Center, a high-scoring affair featuring eight Spoon players in double figures, a milestone dunk by Dominique Malonga, and a record crowd of 19,783, with Jones earning MVP honors.
Jonquel Jones delivers a historic All-Star MVP performance in Chicago as Team Spoon upset Team Coop 129-122. Azzi Fudd wins the 3-point contest as a rookie, Dominique Malonga dunks to become the youngest All-Star dunker, and Elena Delle Donne returns to help Team Washington win Shooting Stars. The Sky become the first host franchise with no players in All-Star events, drawing boos for commissioner Cathy Engelbert and underscoring ongoing growth and challenges for the league.
Live updates from the 2026 WNBA All-Star in Chicago show Caitlin Clark and Jonquel Jones pacing Team Spoon to a 105-93 lead over Team Coop after three quarters, each with 17 points. Marina Mabrey leads Team Coop with 23 points, though she was quiet in the third. Nneka Ogwumike became the All-Star Game’s all-time leading scorer with 124 career points. Halftime stood 81-64 for Team Spoon, with Clark at 14 in the first half. Earlier, Clark started strong (11 in Q1) and Dominique Malonga dunked to rally the crowd. No four-point shot is being used this year.
The New York Liberty plan to designate Breanna Stewart as a core player to prevent her from becoming an unrestricted free agent, while discussions will continue with 2021 MVP Jonquel Jones, who will be an unrestricted free agent. The Liberty aim to retain their core players and build off their successful season, which included reaching the Finals for the first time since 2002. Despite falling short of their ultimate goal, the team sees their progress as a success and plans to use the experience as motivation for the future.
The New York Liberty will face the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals, with the Liberty looking to continue their momentum after a Game 3 victory. Jonquel Jones has been a standout performer for the Liberty, while the Aces will be without two starters due to foot injuries. The game will take place at the Barclays Center, and if the Liberty win, Game 5 will be held in Las Vegas.
New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones, who hails from the Bahamas, is representing her country in the WNBA Finals. Jones has become a role model for Bahamian girls and has helped shift the perception of women's basketball on the islands. She has been dominant in the playoffs, setting a record for the most double-doubles in a single postseason. While winning a WNBA championship is her ultimate goal, Jones is already considered a champion in the eyes of her home country.
Jonquel Jones leads the New York Liberty to a thrilling 87-84 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals, securing their spot in the Finals for the first time since 2002. Jones, the 2021 MVP, contributed 25 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks, two assists, and a crucial steal in the final minute. The Liberty will face the Las Vegas Aces, who swept the Dallas Wings, in the best-of-five Finals series starting on Sunday.
Jonquel Jones leads the New York Liberty to a thrilling 87-84 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals, securing their spot in the Finals for the first time since 2002. Jones, the 2021 MVP, contributed 25 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks, two assists, and a crucial steal in the final minute. The Liberty will face the Las Vegas Aces, who swept the Dallas Wings, in the best-of-five Finals series starting on Sunday.
Breanna Stewart's historic performance of 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists led the New York Liberty to an 89-71 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Stewart became the first player in WNBA history to record at least 200 points, 100 rebounds, and 40 assists in her first 10 games of the season. The Liberty started strong with a 7-0 run and dominated throughout the game, despite missing lead guard Sabrina Ionescu. Jonquel Jones also had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Sophie Cunningham scored 27 points for the Mercury, but they were unable to mount a comeback.