DeWanna Bonner’s contract was recently bought out by the Phoenix Mercury after the team failed to make the 2026 playoffs, giving the WNBA veteran a chance at what may be her final postseason. Now, it has been revealed where she will land next.

According to an X post shared by ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou, Bonner is all set to join Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream to make her playoff run.

“Breaking: Free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Atlanta Dream, sources told ESPN. A huge addition for the championship-hopeful Dream, who will now be incorporating a two-time WNBA champion and 6x All-Star into the mix,” Philippou wrote in her X post, uploaded on August 26.

According to Philippou’s August 26 X post, Bonner joining the Dream will give them the advantage of having a two-time championship winner in their lineup ahead of the 2026 postseason.

Bonner’s veteran experience can play a huge role in increasing their chances of winning their first-ever championship title.

The Dream had a strong regular season, piloted by star forward Reese, who has already set several WNBA records across her three-year WNBA career. She has also made the roster for the USA Basketball Women's National Team.

Insider Annie Costabile revealed that the Dream has signed the veteran on a prorated max of about $116,000.

Bonner herself has also spoken out about her move from the Mercury, a team she has had a long history with, per The Athletic.

“At this stage of my career, I don’t know what the future holds, but I’m grateful to the Mercury for giving me the opportunity to play in what could be one of my final postseason opportunities,” Bonner said, per The Athletic. “Being part of this franchise has given me so many incredible memories, and Phoenix will always be a special part of my career.” 

While Bonner’s comments don’t reveal a retirement date, it does confirm that the WNBA veteran is considering calling it a career once the upcoming postseason ends.

So, what has Bonner’s WNBA career looked like so far?

Veteran DeWanna Bonner’s WNBA journey so far

Bonner first entered the WNBA in 2009, selected by the Phoenix Mercury with their fifth overall pick in the first round of the 2009 WNBA Draft, per the WNBA official website.

She remained with Phoenix for the first decade of her career till 2019, and eventually returned for another season in 2025.

In her career, Bonner has been named a WNBA All-Star six times. She also won both of her championships with the Mercury.

In fact, the first of those two wins came in her rookie season with the team. They went up against the Indiana Fever in the finals, winning 94–86.

Her second win came in 2014, when Phoenix went up against the Chicago Sky, attaining a 87–82 victory. She also appeared in the playoffs a third time with them in 2025, but were defeated by the Los Angeles Aces.

Per the WNBA, Bonner was named Sixth Player of the Year in WNBA history three times. She also became one of just three Players in WNBA History to record 7,000+ points, 3,000+ rebounds, and 1,000+ in her career.

Apart from the Mercury, Bonner has also played with the Connecticut Sun from 2020 to 2024. She also had a brief stint with the Fever in 2025.

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