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"She didn't wanna stay with her boo", "Leaving her gf to go ring chase" - WNBA Fans Brutally Roasts DeWanna Bonner For Midseason Mercury Buyout WNBA star DeWanna Bonner has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Mercury, Shane Young reported on Monday.

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Why the Mercury are buying out DeWanna Bonner's contract | Sporting News Phoenix is doing right by one of its best-ever players.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Agrees to contract buyout Bonner and the Mercury agreed to a contract buyout Monday, Shane Young of the Mercury's official site reports.

Impact This was a mutual decision as the Mercury wanted Bonner to have a shot to sign with a contender ahead of the playoffs. Bonner is the all-time rebounds leader for the Mercury and averaged 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24 appearances for the club this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix hosts Washington following Austin's 31-point game

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Nears double-double Saturday Bonner had 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Saturday's 99-89 loss to the Dream.

Impact Bonner finished as Phoenix's second-leading scorer in this one, and she was also second on the team in rebounds. The veteran forward has scored in double figures in four straight games, averaging 14.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.3 minutes per showing over that stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reese has career night with 31 points, Dream hold off Mercury 99-89 despite Copper's 38 points

Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for her 25th double-double of the season and the Atlanta Dream clinched a playoff berth with a 99-89 win over the...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rolls up 23 points Sunday Bonner closed Sunday's 88-85 loss to the Fire with 23 points (7-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact Bonner turned back the clock a bit, pacing the Mercury in scoring, including four strikes from behind the arc. Her sharpshooting kept Phoenix in the game, as the rest of her team went just 29.4 percent (5-17 3Pt) in the category. The 17-year veteran is having a resurgence in Phoenix, and she is averaging 14.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 three-pointers, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks across the past eight games since July 29.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Carla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Diana Taurasi

Carla Leite scored 23 points and the Portland Fire rallied to beat Phoenix 88-85 on Sunday night, when the Mercury had halftime and postgame ceremonies celebrating Diana Taurasi

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Winterburn leads Portland against Phoenix after 20-point showing

Portland plays the Phoenix Mercury after Holly Winterburn scored 20 points in the Fire's 84-82 victory against the Seattle Storm

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Strong line in win Bonner chipped in 11 points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 94-87 win over Los Angeles.

Impact Bonner produced a solid all-around fantasy line as the Mercury improved to 13-22 on the season. She's struggled with her shot this campaign, hitting 39.0 percent from the field and 25.6 percent from the line.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Noemie Brochant scores a season-high 24 as the Mercury beat the Sparks 94-87

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AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Sunday Bonner (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Bonner was a late addition to the injury report Sunday, though she'll shake off her probable tag due to an illness and suit up against Washington. The veteran forward has averaged 14.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals in 32.4 minutes per contest over her last five outings.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics: Live stream WNBA, TV channel The Washington Mystics (18-12) take the WNBA’s longest active winning streak, a six-game run, into Sunday’s matchup at home with the Phoenix...

AUGUST 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Downgraded to probable Bonner (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Bonner was a late addition to the injury report, though she's still likely to play Sunday. The veteran forward has racked up two double-doubles over her last five games, averaging 14.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals in 32.4 minutes per contest during that stretch.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas gets an emotional farewell as the Sun retire her No. 25 jersey

Alyssa Thomas was the engine that made Connecticut go when she played for the Sun for 11 years

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Connecticut faces Phoenix, aims to break 5-game slide

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AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Double-double effort in loss Bonner finished with 11 points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 31 minutes in Wednesday's 96-82 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Bonner amassed most of her points Wednesday due to her efficiency at the free throw line. The 38-year-old veteran remained productive defensively, which has been the norm, and she also picked up her third double-double of the season. However, Bonner hasn't played well overall throughout the 2026 campaign and is now averaging 10.3 points per contest, the third-worst mark of her career since entering the WNBA in 2009.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rhyne Howard scores 23, Allisha Gray adds 20 and the Dream beat the Mercury 96-82

Rhyne Howard had 23 points and eight assists, Allisha Gray added 20 points and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 96-82 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Historic night in win Bonner ended with 14 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks across 31 minutes in Monday's 106-101 win over the Sky.

Impact Bonner had another productive showing Monday, scoring in double figures for a third consecutive game while combining for six steals and six blocks during that span. She also passed Tamika Catchings for the No. 2 spot on the WNBA's all-time free throws made list (2,005). The 38-year-old has played better this season compared to last and is now averaging 10.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 27.3 minutes in 31 regular-season appearances.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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