Reigning WNBA Sixth Player of the Year and two-time All-Star Brionna Jones has re-signed with the Connecticut Sun on a one-year deal, the team announced Monday.
Jones, who has spent all six seasons in the league with Connecticut, figures to have a larger role this summer after fellow All-Star post and 2021 MVP Jonquel Jones demanded a trade to New York.
One of the biggest free agents on the market this offseason, Brionna Jones was cored by the Sun following the departure of Jonquel Jones. Coring is akin to the NFL’s franchise tag, allowing teams to retain the rights of a player set to become a free agent.
“Brionna has played a significant role in the Sun’s success over the past few years,” Connecticut Sun general manager Darius Taylor said in a statement. “We are super excited to have her stay in Connecticut and continue to watch her game flourish as we look to compete for a title this season and beyond.”
After seeing limited time off the bench her first three seasons in Uncasville, Jones…
