Jonquel Jones is a professional basketball player playing for the New York Liberty. She shot 54% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point line in the 2024 WNBA season. Jones is one of the best defenders in the paint, averaging 1.2 blocks per game. She has also played for the Connecticut Sun winning the MVP in 2021 and was traded to the New York Liberty in 2023 where she has made a fearsome front-court partnership with Breanna Stewart.
The five-time All-Star center has also played overseas in Korea, China, Russia, and Turkey, winning several trophies and accolades. She played for Asan Woori Bank Wibee in 2017 in the South Korean League, winning the WKBL Defensive Player of the Year, Foreign MVP and the South Korean League. She has also played for Shanxi Flame (China), UMMC Ekaterinburg (Russia) and in her latest overseas adventure she played for Cukurova Basketbol in Turkey.
Jonquel Jones Contract Breakdown
On February 18, 2024, Jones signed with the New York Liberty on a two-year deal worth $385,000 with an annual average salary of $192,500, according to Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 | ||
| 2025 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $195,000 | ||
| 2026 | UFA | UFA | UFA |
How much is Jonquel Jones getting paid?
Jonquel Jones will earn a salary of $190,000 for the 2024 WNBA season. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much does Jonquel Jones make in a minute?
Jonquel Jones makes around $0.36 per minute. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary in 2024 ($190,000) by the number of minutes available in a year, then Jones makes around $0.36 per minute.
Jonquel Jones Career Earnings
As of August 2024, Jonquel Jones has earned approx. $903,920 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Jonquel Jones’ contract?
Jonquel Jones’ contract doesn’t have any team or player options. According to Spotrac, Jones is on a two-year contract worth $385,000. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much of Jonquel Jones’ contract is guaranteed?
Jonquel Jones’ entire $385,000 contract is guaranteed.
Jonquel Jones Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that Jonquel Jones has signed in her career till now:
February 18, 2023
Jonquel Jones signed a two-year contract with the New York Liberty worth $385,000.
January 25, 2022
Jonquel Jones signed a two-year contract with the Connecticut Sun worth $416,450.
February 11, 2020
Jonquel Jones signed a two-year contract with the Connecticut Sun worth $375,000.
May 1, 2016
Jonquel Jones signed a four-year rookie contract with the Connecticut Sun.
FAQ's on Jonquel Jones Contract
A. Jonquel Jones earned $190,000 with the New York Liberty in the 2024 WNBA season.
A. Jonquel Jones attended Clemson University for her college career.
A. Jonquel Jones plays as a center.
A. Jonquel Jones has made five All-Star appearances, as of September 2024.
A. Jonquel Jones' height is 6 feet 6 inches.
A. Jonquel Jones averages 1.3 blocks per game in her WNBA career, as of September 2024.
