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.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 10:55 AMAtlanta Dream star tied WNBA single-season steals record in win over New York Liberty
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 10:46 AMIndiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx: Caitlin Clark points, stats
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 10:09 AMThe Lynx are the WNBA's top seed. So why do they suddenly look vulnerable? | Opinion
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 9:31 AMScoring has exploded in the WNBA this season. The Indiana Fever are leading the charge
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 9:09 AMSoccer games today: Full schedule of international matches on September 24
WNBA•Sep 24, 2026, 8:02 AM‘Call me Patrick Mahomes’ – Sophie Cunningham draws Chiefs QB comparisons after baseball toss