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DeWanna Bonner Comes Back To Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts talks to forward DeWanna Bonner (14) during the fourth quarter against the Connecticut Sun in Phoenix, at PHX Arena on Aug 5, 2025. Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
After spending the first 10 years of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, DeWanna Bonner headed east. She joined the Connecticut Sun, and in her first season, she averaged 19.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, three assists and 1.7 steals. Bonner continued to play for the Sun, and she helped them reach the WNBA Finals in 2022. They lost to the Las Vegas Aces in a competitive series. The two-time champion experienced success in her time with the Sun, and in 2025, she joined another Eastern Conference team. She signed a deal with the Indiana Fever, and she played nine games with them. Bonner averaged 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals After those games, Bonner returned to the Mercury, as she and the Fever decided to go in a different direction. Then, the veteran had some nice games with the Mercury, and she averaged 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and an assist. Phoenix's All-Star contributed to the 2025 team's success, and she was on the verge of winning another championship. However, the Aces swept the Merc

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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