Mercury and DeWanna Bonner agree to contract buyout on August 24

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Mercury and DeWanna Bonner agree to contract buyout on August 24
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 11:55 PMESPN — Sources: Bonner signing with Dream after buyout
  • 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Mercury coach hints at DeWanna Bonner’s next move after WNBA buyout
  • 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — 5 Teams For DeWanna Bonner After Surprise Buyout With Phoenix Mercury
  • 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — DeWanna Bonner, Phoenix Mercury Agree To Contract Buyout
  • 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Mercury buy out DeWanna Bonner’s contract, freeing 6-time All-Star to pursue title run
  • 8:19 PMESPN — Mercury buy out Bonner, who will seek title shot
  • 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Future Hall of Famer DeWanna Bonner hits free agency after reaching buyout agreement with Phoenix
  • 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — DeWanna Bonner reaches buyout with Phoenix Mercury, becomes free agent
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The Phoenix Mercury have reached a buyout agreement with two-time WNBA champion DeWanna Bonner, the team announced Monday. The move, which makes Bonner eligible to be claimed off waivers, was not about fit. Instead, it was intended to give the six-time All-Star a chance to compete in the postseason in what could be her final year in the WNBA. “DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury,” general manager Nick U’R

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Everybody is wondering about where is next for DeWanna Bonner after her Phoenix Mercury buyout. The Phoenix Mercury agreed to a contract buyout on the remainder of DeWanna Bonner’s $500,000 salary, granting the 39-year-old veteran a chance to join a new team.

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On Monday, the Phoenix Mercury reached a buyout agreement with DeWanna Bonner. Now that Bonner is looking for her next landing spot, several teams can enter the picture and add the two-time WNBA champion to their lineup.

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