The Indiana Fever’s roster remodel received a significant boost Sunday as the team agreed to terms with free agent DeWanna Bonner on a one-year deal, per multiple reports.
Bonner, 37, is a six-time WNBA All-Star and has been part of two WNBA title teams, first with the Phoenix Mercury in 2009 and later with the Mercury in 2014. Her playoff experience will be invaluable for a roster featuring star youngsters Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners.
Bonner, who averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds per game last season with the Connecticut Sun, will reunite with coach Stephanie White, who left the Sun to coach the Fever in December. ESPN first reported news of Bonner’s deal.
Bonner is the latest offseason more for a Fever team positioning itself for a deep postseason run. Indiana re-signed Kelsey Mitchell, traded for Sophie Cunningham and signed two-time All-Star Natasha Howard.
With Bonner’s departure, all five starters for the Sun have now left the team after Connecticut’s 28-12 season. The team made the playoffs four straight seasons, including a run to the finals in 2022, but retooled for a rebuild this offseason by trading Alyssa Thomas, DiJonai Carrington and Ty Harris, and letting Brionna Jones and Bonner sign with other teams.
