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WNBA veteran guard/ahead DeWanna Bonner is anticipated to signal with the Phoenix Mercury within the coming days, league sources informed ESPN on Monday.
Bonner, 37, started her profession when she was drafted No. 5 by the Mercury in 2009 out of Auburn. She performed 10 seasons in Phoenix, profitable two WNBA titles there. In 2020, she went to Connecticut, the place she spent 5 seasons earlier than signing this yr with the Indiana Fever.
She was one of many Fever’s key low season acquisitions however performed simply 9 video games with Indiana. Then she missed 5 video games for private causes earlier than the Fever opted to waive her on June 25 so she may play elsewhere.
Bonner mentioned at the moment in a information launch, “I need to sincerely thank the Indiana Fever for the chance to be a part of the Fever franchise. Regardless of our shared objectives and pleasure heading into the season, I felt the match didn’t work out and I recognize the group’s willingness to grant my request to maneuver on, significantly at this level in my profession. I want the Fever nice success as they proceed to construct round this dynamic group of younger gamers.”
Bonner averaged in double figures in scoring in every of her 15 earlier seasons within the WNBA. She was Sixth Girl of the 12 months her first three seasons however been a full-time starter since 2012. Nevertheless, she began simply three of the 9 Fever video games she appeared in and averaged 7.1 factors, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
For her WNBA profession, Bonner has averaged 14.8 factors, 6.1 rebounds and a pair of.3 assists in 511 regular-season video games. She additionally has appeared in 87 playoff video games, wherein she has averaged 13.7 factors, 6.8 rebounds and a pair of.3 assists. Bonner is a six-time All-Star.
The Mercury had been 12-6 and tied for second place with the New York Liberty within the WNBA standings heading into Monday’s 10 p.m. ET sport in opposition to the Dallas Wings in Phoenix.