Indiana Fever Waive Veteran DeWanna Bonner Sign Aari McDonald

The Indiana Fever have released veteran WNBA star DeWanna Bonner amid reports that she no longer wishes to play for the team. Bonner, a two-time WNBA champion and six-time All-Star, requested a trade earlier in the season after struggling to find a fit alongside star Caitlin Clark and experiencing limited playing time. Despite the Fever's efforts, no trade materialized, leading to Bonner's release and the signing of guard Aari McDonald as a replacement. Bonner expressed gratitude to the Fever while acknowledging the lack of fit and shared a personal message on social media emphasizing her family priorities amid speculation about her future. The Fever, meanwhile, maintain a strong frontcourt with players like Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard as they continue their season. This marks a significant shift for the Fever, who had counted on Bonner's leadership and experience to mentor their young roster but now face the challenge of moving forward without her.