# DeWanna Bonner WNBA contract transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dewanna-bonner-wnba-contract-transition
> Updated: 2026-08-27T00:34:28.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

WNBA veteran DeWanna Bonner reached a contract buyout agreement with the Phoenix Mercury following the team’s elimination from playoff contention. The move allowed the 39-year-old, six-time All-Star to seek a championship with a playoff-bound team during her final season.

Bonner subsequently signed with the Atlanta Dream for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. She is expected to receive a prorated maximum contract of approximately $116,000. Her addition to the Dream roster, which holds the fourth-best record in the league, is intended to provide versatility and experience for their playoff push.

Phoenix Mercury General Manager Nick U’Ren noted that the buyout was facilitated by the franchise’s relationship with Bonner, offering her the chance to “chase a title in what could be her final postseason.” Bonner, a two-time WNBA champion, joins a Dream roster featuring Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard, and Allisha Gray to provide veteran leadership for the upcoming postseason.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: DeWanna Bonner signs with Atlanta Dream for WNBA playoffs

Veteran DeWanna Bonner has signed with the Atlanta Dream for the remainder of the WNBA season following a buyout from the Phoenix Mercury.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dewanna-bonner-signs-with-atlanta-dream

### 2026-08-24: DeWanna Bonner reaches buyout with Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have bought out DeWanna Bonner's contract, allowing the veteran All-Star to join the Atlanta Dream for a potential championship run. Rookie Saylor Poffenbarger has signed with Phoenix.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dewanna-bonner-reaches-buyout-agreement-with-phoenix-mercury

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