DeWanna Bonner hints at possible retirement after career milestone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
DeWanna Bonner, a star for the Phoenix Mercury, hinted at retirement during ESPN’s 'Life in the W' docuseries. At 38 years old, she suggested the 2026 season might be her last while expressing an interest in a front office role post-career. Bonner recently joined an elite group in WNBA history by surpassing 8,000 career points and becoming the first player to record at least 8,000 points, 3,000 rebounds, and 500 steals. Despite contemplating retirement, Bonner has not made a definitive announcement and returned to the Mercury for another championship pursuit.
- •Bonner scored 12 points and 7 rebounds in a recent game.
- •She is the third WNBA player to reach 8,000 career points.
- •Bonner won two championships with the Mercury in 2009 and 2014.
- •She returned to Phoenix after a stint with Connecticut and Indiana.
- •Her comments indicate serious contemplation about life after basketball.
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — DeWanna Bonner drops major retirement hint after historic WNBA milestone
"Phoenix Mercury star DeWanna Bonner opened up about potentially retiring and revealed her dream job after her decorated WNBA career ends.
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