New York, NY, July 26, 2026 —

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones issued an emotional apology Saturday night following a comment she made that she stated was “taken the wrong way.” The exact nature of the comment and the context in which it was made were not immediately clear.

Jones, a prominent player for the Liberty, expressed her regret and clarified her intentions during a post-game statement. The apology comes amidst ongoing WNBA play, with the New York Liberty currently competing in the season. Specific details regarding the timeline or location of the comment were not provided in the summary.

The player’s statement emphasized that her words were not intended to cause offense or be misconstrued. “I want to apologize for a comment that I made. I understand that it was taken the wrong way, and I truly regret that,” Jones stated. Further elaboration on the incident or its repercussions was not detailed.

The New York Liberty organization has not issued a formal statement regarding Jones’ apology or the comment itself. The team is actively participating in its current season, and the impact of this statement on team dynamics or public perception remains to be seen. Information regarding any potential disciplinary actions or further discussions surrounding the comment was not available.



Story summarized from the original created by Madeline Kenney on nypost.com, see more information here.

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