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DeWanna Bonner’s arrival was supposed to lift the Mercury. What happened instead?

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) warms up before playing against the Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena on July 9, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
© Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

PHOENIX — Since DeWanna Bonner rejoined the Phoenix Mercury on July 8, the results have been underwhelming.

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The Mercury are 3-5 with Bonner back in uniform. Before her arrival, they were 13-6, holding the third-best record in the league and shooting lights out—highlighted by a franchise-best 18 threes against the Sky on June 21.

Aug 1, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) goes to the basket against the Atlanta Dream during the second half at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Aug 1, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) goes to the basket against the Atlanta Dream during the second half at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde

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