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DeWanna Bonner Expected to Rejoin Phoenix Mercury

She is expected to sign ahead of a July 13 roster deadline to boost a 12-6 Mercury squad positioned for a playoff run.

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Six-time WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner averaged just 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in nine games this season with the Indiana Fever.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) high-fives ex-teammate DeWanna Bonner (25).

Overview

  • League sources reported on July 7 that Bonner is expected to sign with the Mercury in the coming days, with terms yet to be finalized.
  • The Indiana Fever waived Bonner on June 25 after she averaged 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in nine games and missed five contests for personal reasons.
  • The Mercury, at 12-6 and tied for second in the Western Conference, have salary cap room to add Bonner before the July 13 deadline for unprotected contracts.
  • Bonner, a 37-year-old six-time All-Star, began her career in Phoenix after being drafted fifth overall in 2009 and won titles there in 2009 and 2014.
  • She leads active players with 511 games and 15,441 minutes played and ranks third all-time in career scoring, bringing veteran experience to Phoenix’s rotation.