Jonquel Jones was named the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game MVP after leading the winning side in Chicago. Jones delivered 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, ending the showcase just two assists short of a triple-double.

What happened

Jones received the trophy on the strength of an all-around performance that shaped the result. Her production stretched across scoring, rebounding and playmaking, giving the winning side a major contribution in each area.

The honor followed a statistical line that included a double-double and a near triple-double. With 13 rebounds alongside 22 points, Jones established a strong interior presence while her eight assists added another dimension to the performance.

Why it matters

The All-Star Game MVP award adds another distinction to a résumé already highlighted by the 2021 WNBA MVP honor. Five years after earning the league’s top individual award, Jones added recognition from one of the WNBA’s showcase events.

The timing also places the trophy alongside a career milestone reached earlier in July. Jones moved into seventh place on the WNBA’s career double-doubles list, adding historical context to the 22-point, 13-rebound showing in Chicago.

Together, the achievements reflect multiple stages of Jones’ WNBA record. Her résumé now includes a league MVP award, a top-seven place on the career double-doubles list and MVP recognition from the 2026 All-Star Game.

By the numbers

Jones finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. The 13 rebounds secured the double-double, while the eight assists left her two away from completing a triple-double.

The distribution of those numbers defined the breadth of her impact. Jones paired a 20-point scoring performance with double-digit rebounding and finished within reach of double figures as a facilitator.

What to watch next

The WNBA now returns to regular-season play following the All-Star break. Jones will carry the All-Star Game MVP trophy back into the schedule after adding another honor to her 2026 season.

Attention will also return to her place on the career double-doubles list. After climbing to seventh earlier in July and producing another double-double in Chicago, Jones resumes regular-season competition with both a recent milestone and the league’s latest showcase award.