WNBA Veteran DeWanna Bonner Expected to Sign Phoenix Mercury After Indiana Fever Exit

Veteran WNBA guard/forward DeWanna Bonner is expected to rejoin the Phoenix Mercury in the coming days after being waived by the Indiana Fever in late June. Bonner, who began her career with the Mercury in 2009 and won two WNBA titles with them, requested a trade from the Fever due to a poor fit and limited playing time before being released. At 37, Bonner is a six-time All-Star and ranks third in career points behind Diana Taurasi and Tina Charles. The Mercury, currently 12-6 and second in the Western Conference, could benefit from her return despite losing key players Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner this past offseason. Bonner expressed appreciation for the Fever but indicated she wanted to move on to a better fit at this stage of her career. Her anticipated signing with Phoenix aligns with her personal ties, as her fiancée Alyssa Thomas also plays for the Mercury.