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The Indiana fever goes on from two-time Wnba Champion Dewanna Bonner.
The team announced the message on Wednesday after weeks of speculation that there were tensions between the two sides. Bonner had been benched after starting the first three games in Indiana and had missed the last five due to personal reasons.
Indiana Fever -tip Dewanna Bonner (25) warms up on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 during a game between Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (IMagn)
“I will sincerely thank you Indiana Fever for the possibility of being part of the fever franchise, “Bonner said in a statement released by the team.
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“Despite our common goals and excitement that were entering the season, I felt that the care did not work and I appreciate the organization’s willingness to give my request to move forward, especially at this point in my career.
“I wish the fever great success as they continue to build around this dynamic group of young players.”
Bonner’s statement sheds light over the rumored broken relationship between the organization and six-time all-star, Which apparently began after she was benched in the starting lineup in favor of Lexie Hull after only three matches.
Indiana Fever Lexie Hull (10) is transferred to Indiana Fever Sophie Cunningham (8) on Saturday, May 3, 2025, during a Forsy season between Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/Indystar/USA Today via Imag images)
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Bonner, 37, average 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds a game under her short stint, which began with moving in third place on the league’s scoring list at all times of the season opener. But reports indicated that the expectations from both sides were not in adjustment.
Told sources Front Office Sports That the care was “off” and that Bonner had expected to be a starter in Indiana. League also told the business that it had reached a point where Bonner had no “any interest” in returning, and instead looked at Phoenix Mercury Or Atlanta dream as potential landing places.
Bonner has 48 hours to be picked up exceptions where the rest of her $ 200,000 contract will be assumed by this team. If not, she becomes an unlimited free agent and can sign for the calculated veteran minimum.
Indiana Fever-Tip Dewanna Bonner (25) celebrates after being the third leading score in the WNBA story on Saturday, May 17, 2025, during a game between the Indiana fever and Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Indiana Fever defeated Chicago Sky, 93-58. (IMagn)
The fever signed Guard Aari McDonald instead of Bonner. She average 11 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steal in three appearances with the fever this season after she was picked up via WNBA’s exception to emergency.
