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Indiana Fever has moved from 2 times WNBA Champion de Wanna Bonner.
The team announced Wednesday after weeks of speculation that there was tension between both sides. Bonner was benched after starting his first three games in Indiana and missed the last five games for personal reasons.
Indiana Fever Forward De Wanna Bonner (25) will warm up during a match between Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (image)
“I want to be very grateful. Indiana Fever For the opportunity to participate in the Fever franchise,” Bonner said in a statement released by the team.
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“Even though I share my goals and excitement towards the season, I feel like the fit is not working and I am grateful for the organization’s willingness to give my demands to move on, especially at this point in my career.
“I want to see the heat as they continue to build this dynamic group of young players.”
Bonner’s statement was made by the organization and Six All-Stars, It appears that it began just after she was benched in the starting lineup and backed Lexi Hull just three games later.
Indiana Fever Lexiehal (10) passes to Indiana Fever Sophie Cunningham (8) on Saturday, May 3, 2025 during the preseason game between Indiana Fever and the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis. (via Grace Smith/Indystar/USA Today via images)
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Bonner, 37, rebounded the game during a short stint of 7.1 points and 3.8. This began when he came in third on the league’s highest score list of all-time scoring in the season opener. However, reports show that expectations from both sides have not been adjusted.
I told the source Front Office Sports The fit was “off” and Bonner was hoping to become an Indiana starter. League sources also informed the outlet that Bonner had reached a point of “not interested” about returning home and instead had been paying attention. Phoenix Mercury Or the dream of Atlanta as a potential landing location.
Bonner will take 48 hours for that team to pick up from the expected exemption for the remaining $200,000 contract. Otherwise, she can become an unlimited free agent and sign a proportional veteran minimum range.
Indiana Fever Forward De Wanna Bonner (25) celebrates on Saturday, May 17, 2025 during a game between Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis after becoming the third highest scorer of all time in WNBA history. Indiana Fever defeated Chicago Sky, 93-58. (image)
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Instead of Bonner, Hot signed Guard Ahli MacDonald. She averaged 11 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in three appearances this season after being picked up via the WNBA emergency difficult exception.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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