DeWanna Bonner leaves Fever; Caitlin Clark's impact questioned
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
DeWanna Bonner's departure from the Indiana Fever is reportedly linked to her unease with Caitlin Clark's playing style. Media personality Trysta Krick revealed that sources suggest Bonner preferred not to play in a system centered around Clark. Confusion surrounds her exit, given that Bonner only played with Clark for a limited time before leaving for the Phoenix Mercury. The Fever and Mercury are set to meet again on Thursday in Phoenix.
- •DeWanna Bonner left the Indiana Fever for the Phoenix Mercury in 2025.
- •Sources allege her decision was influenced by Caitlin Clark's playing style.
- •Bonner played only four games with Clark before her departure.
- •The Fever and Mercury will face each other again on Thursday.
- •Questions remain about the team's decision to sign Bonner initially.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Did DeWanna Bonner really leave the Fever in 2025 over Caitlin Clark?
"Okay, this makes the DeWanna Bonner-Fever exit even more confusing if true.
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