Fever Coach Stephanie White Reveals Concerning Update on Tuesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 7:39 PM ET

The Indiana Fever got a major boost in their last game with the return of All-Star guard Caitlin Clark, who had missed the team's last five contests due to a lingering quad injury.

Clark quickly made up for lost time by erupting for a season-high 32 points in her first game back, while also leading Indiana to a huge 102-88 win over the defending champions, the New York Liberty.

While the Fever got Clark back for Saturday's contest, they also lost one of their key players for that matchup. Six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner was forced to miss the Liberty game due to personal reasons, and the details of her leave of absence have not been disclosed to the public.

Bonner is out again for Tuesday's matchup against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and head coach Stephanie White provided an update on Bonner's status before the game.

According to White, the two-time WNBA champion guard-forward is currently "purely day-to-day" in terms of her playing status, via Chloe Peterson of IndyStar. What could be a cause for concern, though, is that White refused to specify if Bonner, who joined the team as a free agent in the offseason, will be able to join the team for its upcoming road trip.

After Tuesday's game, Indiana is scheduled to play three straight games on the road, starting with the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. It's going to be a tough stretch for the Fever--they play three road games in six days--and not having Bonner could prove to be a significant blow for this squad.

Bonner hasn't exactly been incredible to start the season for her new team, but there's no denying that she brings a lot to the table for Indiana. In nine games played this season, the two-time All-WNBA veteran has averaged 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.3 minutes per contest.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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