Jonquel Jones

Two players battle for a basketball

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA news roundup

By The Next / July 16, 2025

Updates about Jonquel Jones’ and Caitlin Clark’s health, league-wide superlative predictions, and more

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) brings the ball up the court during the WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York.

As Jonquel Jones returns, will the New York Liberty get their groove back?

By Jackie Powell / July 15, 2025

Ionescu: ‘You’re going to have to find a way to win and dig really deep’

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) talks to teammates after defeating the Indiana Fever at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Kayla Thornton’s new role as go-to player for Valkyries leads to an All-Star nod

By Michelle Smith / July 6, 2025

The 32-year-old forward has seized the opportunity with Golden State and become a first-time All-Star

On the left, Kelsey Plum is seen smiling. On the right, Angel Reese stands looking up and to the left

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Predicting WNBA All-Star Game reserves

By The Next / July 4, 2025

The Dunker Spot’s Steve Jones Jr. joins host Jackie Powell to predict the 2025 WNBA All-Star reserves

Sabrina Ionescu, Natasha Cloud, Breanna Stewart and Nyara Sabally stand together with frustration on their faces while playing the Phoenix Mercury.

The Liberty’s latest struggles explained: Communication, confidence and crashing the glass

By Jackie Powell / July 3, 2025

Besides being without two and sometimes three starters, what was behind the Liberty’s struggles on the road?

A thumbnail for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast (logo top right) episode titled across the bottom as "Biggest draft steal?" below a photo of Jonquel Jones in her time playing for George Washington.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Jonquel Jones, the biggest draft steal?

By The Next / June 28, 2025

Our Locked On Women’s Basketball draft crew breaks down the draft stock of Jonquel Jones, who was picked No. 6 overall in 2016.

Valkyries forward Laeticia Amihere leaps and grabs for a rebound against the Connecticut Sun.

How Laeticia Amihere is proving her worth to the Valkyries

By Michelle Smith / June 23, 2025

Amihere: ‘Now I’m coming back, and it is my time’

New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones has an intense look on her face as Sabrina Ionescu puts her hand out for Jones to slap.

What is the New York Liberty’s path forward with Jonquel Jones out at least a month?

By Jackie Powell / June 22, 2025

On Saturday, the Liberty announced that Jones would miss four to six weeks

Jonquel Jones looks to score with Brittney Griner trying to contest her at the rim

With early absences from starters, the Liberty are pushed to experiment

By Jackie Powell / June 18, 2025

During a stretch of games without Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich, the New York Liberty are figuring out that their bench can take on greater roles

Nyara Sabally has the ball in her hands looking for someone to pass to.

Nyara Sabally returns to the Liberty, won’t go over to EuroBasket

By Jackie Powell / June 11, 2025

Fiebich: ‘She’s really a force for us’