Jonquel Jones captured 2026 WNBA All-Star MVP honors Saturday in Chicago, delivering a near triple-double in the league’s midseason showcase. The 32-year-old center finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists while powering a 129-122 victory. Her all-around performance placed her at the center of a high-scoring All-Star finale.
What happened
Jones supplied production across the scoring, rebounding and playmaking columns, finishing only two assists short of a triple-double. Her 22 points helped drive the winning offense, while her 13 rebounds and eight assists reflected an impact that extended well beyond scoring.
The performance earned Jones the game’s top individual honor after the final result was secured. The victory completed the WNBA’s 2026 midseason showcase and sent the league into the remainder of its regular-season schedule with Jones holding another major award.
Why it matters
The All-Star MVP adds another distinction to the career trophy case of Jonquel Jones. The honor gives her MVP recognition across four WNBA stages, expanding a résumé already defined by awards at both the regular-season and championship levels.
Jones won the league MVP award in 2021 and followed with Finals MVP honors in 2024. Adding the 2026 All-Star award underscores the range of settings in which she has received the league’s top individual recognition, from the full regular season to the Finals and now the midseason exhibition.
By the numbers
Jones’ final line was 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. The 13 rebounds completed a points-rebounds double-double, and her eight assists left her two short of turning the performance into a triple-double.
The 129-122 final score produced a seven-point margin in a game featuring 251 combined points. Within that offensive setting, Jones distinguished herself through the balance of her contribution, pairing scoring with double-digit rebounding and significant distribution.
What to watch next
The All-Star result closes the book on the WNBA’s midseason showcase. Regular-season play resumes after the break, shifting attention away from the exhibition stage and back toward the 2026 playoff race.
Jones will return from the pause carrying the latest addition to her list of career honors. The next phase will put the emphasis on regular-season results as teams resume their push for playoff position.