DeWanna Bonner signs with Atlanta Dream after Mercury buyout
8 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
DeWanna Bonner has joined the Atlanta Dream after a buyout from the Phoenix Mercury, as confirmed on August 26, 2026. Bonner, a 39-year-old forward and 17-year veteran, will bolster the Dream's playoff push. Previously a key player for the Mercury, she has won two WNBA championships. The Dream currently hold the fourth seed in the playoffs and are on a four-game win streak. Bonner is expected to debut on Friday against the Portland Fire, pending readiness for play.
- •Bonner agreed to a buyout from the Mercury earlier this week.
- •The Dream are already playoff-bound with a 25-13 record.
- •Bonner has averaged 14.3 points and 6.0 rebounds this season.
- •The Dream feature a strong core including Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese.
- •Bonner's debut could be as soon as Friday night.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — DeWanna Bonner Gets Major Spotlight As Mercury GM’s Admission Raises Eyebrows
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — DeWanna Bonner Gets Major Support As Angel Reese And Skylar Diggins React To Dream Decision
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese explains exactly what DeWanna Bonner will bring to the Atlanta Dream
- 7:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They might get’ – WNBA fans aren’t loving the Atlanta Dream signing DeWanna Bonner after buyout
- 12:46 AMCBS Sports — DeWanna Bonner to reportedly sign with Dream after Mercury buyout, teaming up with Angel Reese for playoff run
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — DeWanna Bonner signing with Atlanta Dream after Phoenix Mercury buyout
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Veteran F DeWanna Bonner reportedly signs with Dream after contract buyout from Mercury
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — DeWanna Bonner to sign with Dream after Mercury buyout, AP source says
"DeWanna Bonner, a 17-year WNBA veteran, will sign with the Atlanta Dream for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, according to sources familiar with the deal. Sources were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the deal. Bonner agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury Monday in order to pursue one last postseason run in her career. The Mercury were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday following a loss to the Dream. Bonner cleared waiv
"DeWanna Bonner will join the Atlanta Dream, a person familiar with the signing told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Bonner accepted a buyout from the Phoenix Mercury so that she could sign with a contender. “DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury,” Phoenix general manager Nick U’Ren said in a statement Monday.
"The Atlanta Dream just bolstered their squad ahead of the playoffs after they welcomed DeWanna Bonner in a blockbuster trade following her exit from the Phoenix Mercury. After Bonner’s contract was bought out to allow her to “chase a title in what could be her final postseason,” according to Mercury’s general manager Nick U’Ren, she [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:12 PMDeWanna Bonner Gets Major Spotlight As Mercury GM’s Admission Raises Eyebrows
After being waived by the Indiana Fever back in June, DeWanna Bonner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, but things still didn’t pan out as expected for the 39-year-old veteran. With seven games left in the season, the Mercury decided to part ways with Bonner again, but this time they had to buy out the remainder [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:04 PMDeWanna Bonner Gets Major Support As Angel Reese And Skylar Diggins React To Dream Decision
The Atlanta Dream just bolstered their squad ahead of the playoffs after they welcomed DeWanna Bonner in a blockbuster trade following her exit from the Phoenix Mercury. After Bonner’s contract was bought out to allow her to “chase a title in what could be her final postseason,” according to Mercury’s general manager Nick U’Ren, she [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:30 AMAngel Reese explains exactly what DeWanna Bonner will bring to the Atlanta Dream
DeWanna Bonner recently left the Phoenix Mercury and has now secured a move to the Atlanta Dream. The Mercury have endured a difficult season and missed out on a place in the 2026 playoffs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:34 AM‘They might get’ – WNBA fans aren’t loving the Atlanta Dream signing DeWanna Bonner after buyout
Two-time WNBA champion and veteran star DeWanna Bonner has left the Phoenix Mercury after a buyout. She has since signed with the Atlanta Dream, and fans feel some type of way about it.
- CBS SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:46 AMDeWanna Bonner to reportedly sign with Dream after Mercury buyout, teaming up with Angel Reese for playoff run
The 17-year veteran wanted a chance to chase another title before her career ends
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:04 PMDeWanna Bonner signing with Atlanta Dream after Phoenix Mercury buyout
DeWanna Bonner, a 17-year WNBA veteran, has found a new home in what could be her final season in the league.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:57 PMVeteran F DeWanna Bonner reportedly signs with Dream after contract buyout from Mercury
Bonner, 39, joins the Dream, who have already locked up a playoff spot.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:52 PMDeWanna Bonner to sign with Dream after Mercury buyout, AP source says
DeWanna Bonner will join the Atlanta Dream, a person familiar with the signing told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Bonner accepted a buyout from the Phoenix Mercury so that she could sign with a contender. “DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury,” Phoenix general manager Nick U’Ren said in a statement Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:46 PMDeWanna Bonner signing with Atlanta Dream for playoff run: Sources
DeWanna Bonner, a 17-year WNBA veteran, will sign with the Atlanta Dream for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, according to sources familiar with the deal. Sources were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the deal. Bonner agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury Monday in order to pursue one last postseason run in her career. The Mercury were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday following a loss to the Dream. Bonner cleared waiv
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