PHOENIX — DeWanna Bonner is officially on the open market, and with the WNBA playoffs almost here, she could soon find herself joining a championship contender.
Thank you, DeWanna 💜 pic.twitter.com/UAnnP5o9Ax
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) August 24, 2026
The Phoenix Mercury and Bonner agreed to a contract buyout announced Monday morning, allowing her to become an unrestricted free agent after clearing waivers. But which playoff teams stand out as potential landing spots, and how would she fit into them?
Three teams, in particular, stand out.
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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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