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DeWanna Bonner responds to critics after WNBA Finals loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 12:56 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

DeWanna Bonner responds to critics after WNBA Finals loss

Summary

DeWanna Bonner addresses backlash following the Atlanta Dream's Game 7 loss to the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals on Saturday. Critics have accused her of ring chasing after switching teams midseason for the second consecutive year. Bonner defended her decisions, emphasizing her legacy and the significance of her time with the Dream. While facing scrutiny over her performance in the finals, she hinted at a desire to continue her career. Bonner is now an unrestricted free agent, raising questions about her future in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Dream lost to Valkyries in WNBA Finals Game 7 on Saturday.
•Bonner faced criticism for her team switch and finals performance.
•She posted a video defending her legacy and decisions.
•Bonner is an unrestricted free agent, contemplating her next steps.
•This is her third finals appearance where she did not win a title.

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12:56 AMYahoo Sports — “My Legacy Can Never Be Erased”: DeWanna Bonner Sends Pointed Message to Trolls Over Ring Chasing Accusations After Another WNBA Finals Heartbreak

What they're saying

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DeWanna Bonner is taking no prisoners when it comes to “keyboard warriors” trying to tarnish her legacy. The forward has been facing backlash following the Atlanta Dream’s heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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