Jonquel Jones' Earnings with the NY Liberty: A Deep Dive

Jonquel Jones' Journey to the NY Liberty

Known for her dominance on the court, Jonquel Jones is a force in the paint. Drafted as the 6th overall pick in 2016, Jones was a member of the Connecticut Sun for six seasons. While she was there, she earned the 2021 WNBA MVP honors and then signed a 2-year deal with Connecticut worth $416,150. However, not securing a title after several trips to the WNBA Finals led to a trade to the New York Liberty before the 2023 season.

Jonquel Jones’ Earnings with the New York Liberty

This season, she is crucial to the Liberty’s aspirations. In January 2023, a 4-team trade brought her to New York. That season, Jonquel earned a base salary of $211,150, along with an annual cap hit of $190,000. After helping the team reach the WNBA Finals, she signed a new 2-year deal worth $385,000, resulting in an average annual salary of $192,500.

“In just 1 season, she became an indelible part of the Liberty’s core identity,” stated Liberty’s GM Jonathan Kolb. Currently, she nets a base salary of $190,000 for the 2024 season, making her a free agent in 2026.

Beyond WNBA: Jonquel Jones’ Overseas Earnings

Throughout her career, Jones has amassed $903,920 in earnings, further enhanced by overseas contracts. In the past, she expressed the importance of seeking opportunities abroad, with her overseas salary eclipsing her WNBA income. For example, in the 2022 offseason, her overseas deal was worth an average annual salary of $208,075.

• 2016-17: Asan Woori Bank Wibee, Korea
• 2017-18: Shanxi Flame, China
• 2018: UMMC Ekaterinburg, Russia
• 2022: Cukurova Basketbol, Turkey

Jones indicated that while the WNBA grows in player earnings, there’s still a gap, particularly for players of her caliber.