Mercury sign Saylor Poffenbarger to roster after DeWanna Bonner exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Phoenix Mercury have signed rookie guard Saylor Poffenbarger to a seven-day contract following DeWanna Bonner's exit from the team. Bonner reached a buyout agreement after the Mercury were eliminated from playoff contention. Poffenbarger, previously undrafted and with limited experience at the WNBA level, may have the chance to earn more playing time with Phoenix. This opportunity comes after her time with the Chicago Sky, where she averaged 5.2 minutes per game across five appearances.
- •Poffenbarger has a chance to fill a significant role left by Bonner.
- •Bonner averaged 10.6 points and 6.1 rebounds this season.
- •Poffenbarger played her final college season at Maryland.
- •The Mercury are not in playoff contention.
- •Poffenbarger could audition for a longer stay in the WNBA.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Mercury make intriguing roster move immediately after DeWanna Bonner exit
"Phoenix quickly filled DeWanna Bonner’s roster spot by giving an undrafted rookie a potentially valuable late-season opportunity.
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