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Mercury HC Issues 27-Second Message to DeWanna Bonner After Struggles With Illness in WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces, who’ve been firing on all cylinders, are just one game away from WNBA glory. But the Phoenix Mercury, down by 3, aren’t giving up just yet.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Mercury fans blast refs with 3-word declaration during Game 3 vs. Aces

Fans of the Phoenix Mercury are in a world of hurt right now after falling short against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at PHX Arena on Wednesday.

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Watch A’ja Wilson’s game-winner power Aces to 3-0 WNBA Finals lead

The Las Vegas Aces are on the verge of their third championship in franchise history following their thrilling 90-88 Game 3 win against the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 8

Aces are close to a dynasty after Game 3 WNBA Finals win over Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces are one win away from cementing themselves as a dynasty in the WNBA. Las Vegas knocked off the Phoenix Mercury 90-88 on Wednesday night to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

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Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Phoenix Mercury HC Invites Scrutiny After He Lifts Lid On DeWanna Bonner’s Fever Exit

It came as a surprise to many when Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile reported in late June that, “According to multiple league sources, the Indiana Fever and DeWanna Bonner are headed for a breakup.” Few saw it coming–Bonner had played just nine games for the Fever this season and had already decided to move on.

Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / October 4

WNBA Finals Reality Proves Too Demanding for Alyssa Thomas & DeWanna Bonner Advantage – Report

Phoenix Mercury’s blazing start fizzled just as fast when the heat turned up. They went 10-2 to start the game while limiting the Aces to 1 of 8 shooting.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 29

DeWanna Bonner's 'Cyberbullying' Claim About Ugly Fever Exit Raises Eyebrows

The Phoenix Mercury stunned the (Cheryl Reeve-less) Minnesota Lynx on September 28, beating them at home by a score of 86-81 in Game 4 of their WNBA Semifinals series.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner shares mental journey amid WNBA Finals bid

PHOENIX– DeWanna Bonner has endured as mentally taxing a WNBA season as it gets. Before Bonner signed with the Phoenix Mercury in early July, the previous two months were filled with ridicule, discontentment, and pure disdain.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

DeWanna Bonner Takes a Subtle Dig at Caitlin Clark & Co. After Mercury Clinch WNBA Finals Spot

“It’s going to be different to game-plan against her…. But I’m glad that she’s happy, and I’m glad that she’s found her spot,” said Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White about DeWanna Bonner back in July.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 28

Mercury oust top-seeded Lynx, advance to WNBA Finals

Alyssa Thomas had 23 points and 10 assists, Satou Sabally scored 21 points and the host Phoenix Mercury advanced to the WNBA Finals with an 86-81 comeback victory over the game but crippled Minnesota Lynx in Game 4 of their semifinal series Sunday night.

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Aliyah Boston, Fever force decisive Game 5 against the Aces

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...and put up a postseason stat line that only she has achieved

Fever HC Stephanie White issues blunt message after Game 4 win

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 27

DeWanna Bonner Sends Strong Message About Mercury Teammate Amid WNBA Playoffs

The 2025 WNBA season is at its crux with the semi-finals of the playoffs fully underway. Currently, the Las Vegas Aces have a 2-1 lead on the Indiana Fever, and the Phoenix Mercury have a 2-1 advantage on the regular-season champion Minnesota Lynx.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 20

Liberty ousted Mercury, Alyssa Thomas has triple-double

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The host Phoenix Mercury recorded a 79-73 victory over the New York Liberty in the deciding third game of a first-round series on Friday night.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / September 3

DeWanna Bonner gets her revenge against her old team as Mercury beat Fever

DeWanna Bonner scored 19 points off the bench, including six in the fourth quarter, to lead the Phoenix Mercury to an 85-79 victory over her old team, the Indiana Fever, on Tuesday night at Phoenix.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 8

How Mercury’s Bonner rediscovered her love for basketball through family

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury guard DeWanna Bonner revealed she almost lost her love for basketball during a post-game presser after the Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever on Thursday.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 7

DeWanna Bonner's Stare Down, Trash Talk of Ex-Fever Teammate Turns Heads

Given how DeWanna Bonner's brief tenure with the Indiana Fever came to an end (she only played about 10 games with the team in 2025 before sitting herself

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Fever Star Leaves Comment on DeWanna Bonner's New Post Ahead of Mercury Clash

The Indiana Fever will be looking to get back to winning ways on Thursday when they return to action in a road matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. The Fever suffered their first loss in six games on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Sparks, 100-91, and they are now eager to get back to the win column.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / August 1

Indiana Fever Use DeWanna Bonner's Exit to Advantage

When the Indiana Fever waived forward DeWanna Bonner in late June, it left them with a vacated $200,000 roster spot and a world of possibilities. Fresh

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 7

Report: DeWanna Bonner to join Mercury after Fever split

WNBA star DeWanna Bonner is returning to where her professional career began and signing with the Phoenix Mercury, ESPN reported Monday. Terms of their agreement were not yet known, with the report indicating Bonner would sign in the days to come.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 7

DeWanna Bonner expected to return with Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX — DeWanna Bonner is expected to re-sign with the Phoenix Mercury, her former team, according to league sources. According to Michael Voepel from ESPN, Bonner is set to sign with the team “in the coming days.” This comes after the two-time WNBA Champion was waived from the Indiana Fever on June 25.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / June 25

Fever make most of Bonner situation by re-signing standout

Fever make most of DeWanna Bonner situation by re-signing hardship exception standout

Bonner's unceremonious exit could have been another setback for an Indiana squad expected to contend for a WNBA title before the season began.

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WNBA News / Burn City Sports / June 24

DeWanna Bonner eyes Phoenix Mercury as one of her top landing spots

PHOENIX — Two-time WNBA Champion DeWanna Bonner is looking to move on from the Indiana Fever and is eyeing the Phoenix Mercury as one of her landing options.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / June 24

Bonner update leaves Clark, Fever without valuable veteran leader

DeWanna Bonner update leaves Caitlin Clark, Fever without valuable veteran leader

If the Indiana Fever are going to live up to expectations this season, they'll likely do so without one of their biggest 2025 free-agent acquisitions.

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