Indiana Fever Make Roster Changes Following DeWanna Bonner Request
The Indiana Fever are shaking up their roster as they aim for a successful postseason under head coach Stephanie White. Currently holding a 7-7 record after a win against the Seattle Storm, the Fever have displayed promise but struggled with consistency this season.
The team, featuring stars such as Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston, recently faced a setback with the news regarding veteran player DeWanna Bonner. After joining the Fever for the 2025 season, Bonner requested to leave the team, expressing a desire to play for the Phoenix Mercury or Atlanta Dream instead. The Fever responded by waiving Bonner, who had played only nine games for the team, averaging 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
Bonner’s time with the Fever was marred by personal reasons that kept her off the court, which ultimately led to her departure from the team. Before this stint, she had a successful career over 15 seasons, playing for both the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury.
In a swift response to Bonner’s release, the Fever made a strategic signing by re-signing guard Aari McDonald, who had previously joined the team on a hardship contract. During her earlier three-game stretch with Indiana, McDonald averaged 11.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
As the Fever look to capitalize on their early successes and enhance their performance in the weeks to come, these changes signal their commitment to building a competitive roster for the remainder of the season. The next steps for the Fever and their revamped lineup will be closely watched as the postseason approaches.
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