DeWanna Bonner joins the Atlanta Dream after leaving the Phoenix Mercury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
DeWanna Bonner has joined the Atlanta Dream following the conclusion of the Phoenix Mercury's playoff run. The veteran forward signed with the franchise after opting to depart Phoenix, citing the team's locker room culture and a direct appeal from head coach Karl Smesko as primary factors in her decision. Bonner recently made her debut for the Dream in a contest against the Lynx, contributing seven points in the game led by teammate Allisha Gray’s 23 points. Her arrival adds experience to an Atlanta roster that secured a playoff berth under Smesko’s leadership. The move comes amid recent praise for Smesko’s coaching and team-building, which has also been noted by other players within the organization, including Angel Reese.
- •DeWanna Bonner signed with the Atlanta Dream after her tenure with the Phoenix Mercury ended.
- •Bonner scored seven points in her debut for Atlanta against the Lynx.
- •Allisha Gray led the Atlanta Dream with 23 points in the same matchup.
- •Head coach Karl Smesko has received public praise from players for his coaching and team management.
- •The Atlanta Dream secured a playoff ticket earlier in the current campaign.
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"DeWanna Bonner is officially part of the Dream franchise after spending the entire regular season with the Mercury. Bonner signed with Atlanta soon after Phoenix was chucked out of the playoffs, in a move that delightfully surprised many. Most fans were quite happy to see Bonner with contenders like Atlanta, considering that she might just [...]
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