Jun 25, 2025 09:30 PM IST
Indiana Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, re-sign Aari McDonald
The Indiana Fever waived DeWanna Bonner on Wednesday, giving the 16-year veteran her unconditional launch.
Bonner had been away from the staff since June 12, lacking 5 video games for private causes. She averaged 7.1 factors and three.8 rebounds a recreation for the Fever since coming to the franchise as a free agent in February.
“I need to sincerely thank the Indiana Fever for the chance to be a part of the Fever franchise,” Bonner stated in a information launch. “Regardless of our shared targets and pleasure heading into the season, I felt the match didn’t work out and I recognize the group’s willingness to grant my request to maneuver on, significantly at this level in my profession. I want the Fever nice success as they proceed to construct round this dynamic group of younger gamers.”
Bonner averaged double-figures scoring in every of her seasons within the WNBA and has been a full-time starter since 2012 when she performed in Phoenix and Connecticut. She solely began in three of the 9 Indiana video games she performed in. She moved into third place on the league’s all-time scoring record within the season opener.
The 37-year-old Bonner will probably be on waivers for 48 hours which permits groups to select her up and assume the rest of her $200,000 contract. If nobody indicators her she’ll grow to be an unrestricted free agent and may signal with any staff for the prorated veteran minimal.
Indiana re-signed guard Aari McDonald, who had been stellar for the franchise when she was picked up on a hardship contract earlier this month. She averaged 11 factors, 3.0 assists and a pair of.0 steals in her time with the staff.
“From the second she arrived in Indy, Aari was a transparent match with the type and mentality we’re constructing right here with the Fever,” Fever COO and GM Amber Cox stated. “Although solely right here a number of video games, her impression as a playmaker and a defender was evident. We’re very excited to welcome her again for the rest of the season.”
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