DeWanna Bonner's departure linked to Caitlin Clark amid WNBA tensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:33 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Tensions rise in the WNBA as the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury prepare for a rematch following chaotic recent clashes. Analyst Trysta Krick revealed on a Yahoo Sports broadcast that DeWanna Bonner's abrupt exit from the Fever during the 2025 season was influenced by her issues with Caitlin Clark, highlighting the impact of team dynamics. The on-court violence during their last matchup included six technical fouls and an ejection, calling attention to the heated rivalry. Despite Bonner's struggles on the court, both teams are gearing up for another confrontation at the Mortgage Matchup Center this Thursday.
- •Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury clash again following intense prior matchups.
- •DeWanna Bonner's exit from the Fever tied to issues with Caitlin Clark.
- •Recent games featured six technical fouls and an ejection.
- •Bonner's production has declined since joining the Mercury.
- •Teams prepare for their next game at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday.
- 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — ’It Was About Caitlin (Clark)’ — WNBA Analyst Reveals the Truth Behind DeWanna Bonner’s Fever Exit Last Season
"Back-to-back late-June clashes between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury continue to headline WNBA conversations. Six technical fouls, an ejection, and a closed-fist throat punch that drew a league suspension have many anticipating another feisty encounter this Thursday.
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