
DeWanna Bonner of the Fever Seeks Exit from Indiana Amid Fifth Consecutive Game Absence
Veteran player DeWanna Bonner has not played for the Indiana Fever since June 10 due to personal reasons, and reports suggest she may seek a trade.
The Indiana Fever will be facing the Seattle Storm tomorrow without veteran forward DeWanna Bonner, who has been absent for personal reasons since June 10. As she misses her fifth consecutive game, sources suggest that she may no longer be interested in playing for the Fever and could seek a trade to the Phoenix Mercury, where her fiancée Alyssa Thomas plays, or the Atlanta Dream.
“I haven’t had many conversations with her recently, as my focus is on the team we have here,” said Fever coach Stephanie White prior to the game against the Storm.
The Fever hope to break their current losing streak without Bonner, who has struggled during her time with the team, averaging just 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds on a career-low shooting percentage.
Despite her struggles, Bonner has been acknowledged as a pivotal presence within the locker room, providing leadership to younger players like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
However, speculation surrounding her future with the Fever is building, particularly with a report from Annie Costabile suggesting that the fit between Bonner and the team has been rocky from the start. The Fever, currently without Bonner, are hoping to avoid further decline as they prepare for their match against the brief winning streak of the Storm.
As the Fever seek to make a decision regarding Bonner’s future, the situation continues to develop, raising questions about potential trades and roster moves.