Mercury and DeWanna Bonner agree to contract buyout on August 24
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner have agreed to a contract buyout as of August 24, 2026. This agreement allows Bonner, a key veteran player, to pursue opportunities with a playoff contender after the Mercury's playoff elimination on August 22. Over her time with the Mercury, Bonner has been a significant contributor, averaging 10.6 points and 6.1 rebounds this season. She expressed gratitude to the organization and fans during her tenure. Her future plans remain uncertain as she considers potential playoff opportunities with other teams.
- •DeWanna Bonner and the Mercury finalized a buyout agreement.
- •Bonner averaged 10.6 points and 6.1 rebounds in 37 games this season.
- •The Mercury were eliminated from playoff contention earlier this month.
- •Bonner is a six-time All-Star and a key figure in WNBA history.
- •She expressed gratitude for her time with the Mercury and the support received.
- 6:40 PMESPN WNBA — Mercury buy out Bonner, who will seek title shot
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — DeWanna Bonner reaches buyout with Phoenix Mercury, becomes free agent
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Mercury buys out DeWanna Bonner, freeing 17-year veteran to join WNBA playoff contender
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Mercury, DeWanna Bonner reach contract buyout. What we know
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Mercury are buying out DeWanna Bonner's contract
"The Mercury and DeWanna Bonner have reached an agreement to buy out her contract. Once she clears waivers, the six-time All-Star will look for a chance to sign as a free agent with a playoff team.
"DeWanna Bonner has reached a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury, making the six-time All-Star a free agent ahead of the WNBA playoffs.
"The Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner reached a contract buyout on Aug. 24, giving Bonner a chance to join a playoff contender.
Sources
External links- ESPN WNBAAug 24, 2026, 6:40 PMMercury buy out Bonner, who will seek title shot
The Mercury and DeWanna Bonner have reached an agreement to buy out her contract. Once she clears waivers, the six-time All-Star will look for a chance to sign as a free agent with a playoff team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:24 PMDeWanna Bonner reaches buyout with Phoenix Mercury, becomes free agent
DeWanna Bonner has reached a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury, making the six-time All-Star a free agent ahead of the WNBA playoffs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:19 PMMercury buys out DeWanna Bonner, freeing 17-year veteran to join WNBA playoff contender
Bonner is likely playing her last season and could join a contender to pursue her third WNBA title.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 4:55 PMMercury, DeWanna Bonner reach contract buyout. What we know
The Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner reached a contract buyout on Aug. 24, giving Bonner a chance to join a playoff contender.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 4:51 PMWhy the Mercury are buying out DeWanna Bonner's contract
Phoenix is doing right by one of its best-ever players.
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