"DeWanna Bonner expresses no remorse about her chaotic departure from the Fever and her subsequent return to the Mercury"
DeWanna Bonner, the third all-time leading scorer in WNBA history and the second-oldest active player, has returned to her former team, the Phoenix Mercury, after a brief and challenging stint with the Indiana Fever.
Bonner's journey began in February 2025 when she signed with the Indiana Fever as a free agent. However, her time with the team was short-lived. After losing her starting role just three games into the season, Bonner struggled to find her footing, averaging 7.1 points per game and shooting a career-worst 34.5% from the field.
In June 2025, Bonner took a leave of absence from the Fever for personal reasons. On June 25, the team waived her after it became clear she did not intend to return. During this uncertain period, Bonner reportedly contemplated retirement.
However, on July 8, 2025, Bonner found a new home with the Phoenix Mercury, the team where she spent the first 10 years of her career and won two WNBA championships. Her move back to Phoenix reunited her with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas and placed her on a strong Mercury team that had improved significantly with new All-Stars.
Bonner regained some form with Phoenix, averaging 11.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in six games. She has expressed no regrets about the move, accepting the journey as necessary for where she is now, emphasizing that this sequence of events led her back to Phoenix for a reason.
The Indiana Fever, who have built their team around Caitlin Clark, will face off against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. Bonner, who earned six All-Star selections and received MVP votes in six different seasons, is eager to compete against her old team. Despite her departure from the Fever, Bonner has not indicated any negative feelings towards the team's fans.
Fever coach Stephanie White expressed no hard feelings and acknowledged Bonner's better fit in Phoenix. Bonner, for her part, is focused on performing well with her new team and making the most of this new opportunity.
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- DeWanna Bonner, a basketball legend with a rich WNBA history, has returned to her former team, the Phoenix Mercury, after a challenging stint with the Indiana Fever.
- Fans of both the WNBA and the NBA are eager to witness DeWanna Bonner back in action, as she will face her old team, the Indiana Fever, in an upcoming game.
- Despite a rocky season with the Fever, Bonner found a new home with the Phoenix Mercury, a team she once led to two WNBA championships.
- Bonner's move to the Mercury has not only reunited her with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas but also placed her on a strong team that boasts new All-Stars, making their sports season more exciting.
