WNBA Veteran DeWanna Bonner Rejoins Phoenix Mercury After Indiana Fever Release

DeWanna Bonner has rejoined the Phoenix Mercury, the team that originally drafted her in 2009 and with which she won two WNBA championships. After a difficult stint with the Indiana Fever, where she lost her starting role and was eventually waived, Bonner signed a one-year deal to return to Phoenix, reuniting with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas, a fellow Mercury player. Mercury GM Nick U’Ren expressed excitement about Bonner's return, highlighting her versatility, leadership, and high basketball IQ as valuable assets to the team. To accommodate Bonner, the Mercury waived rookie Murjanatu Musa, who had been contributing solid minutes. Bonner's return has been warmly received by fans, who gave her a standing ovation at a recent game, marking a significant full-circle moment in her career. Their reunion on the court also resonates personally, as Bonner and Thomas continue their relationship after a season spent on different teams due to trades.