Phoenix Mercury cut ties with DeWanna Bonner on Monday, August 24, 2026. She is no longer with the team. Both sides chose to end her contract early. Bonner spent 17 seasons in the WNBA. She left the team roster without delay. It was a mutual decision between player and team.
Phoenix focuses on the 2026 postseason right now. Bonner leaves right before the playoff games begin. News reports list three WNBA playoff teams as her next possible landing spots. She will select a new club in the near future. The veteran spent 17 years in the league.