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DeWanna Bonner Rejoins Phoenix Mercury as Free Agent

Clearing waivers after being waived by the Indiana Fever, the 37-year-old veteran adds championship experience to a Western Conference contender.

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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

  • The Phoenix Mercury officially announced on July 8 that they have signed DeWanna Bonner, the franchise’s 2009 first-round pick.
  • Bonner requested her release from the Indiana Fever and was waived on June 25 before clearing the league’s midseason waiver process.
  • Phoenix GM Nick U’Ren praised Bonner’s versatility and leadership as valuable assets for a Mercury team holding a 13-6 record.
  • Bonner ranks third on the WNBA all-time scoring list with 7,546 points and leads active players in games played (511) and minutes (15,441).
  • To accommodate her addition, Phoenix waived rookie center Murjanatu Musa and faces a July 13 deadline to fully guarantee her contract.