Fever move on from 2-time WNBA champ DeWanna Bonner amid rumors of fractured relationship

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The Indiana Fever are moving on from two-time WNBA champion DeWanna Bonner. 

The team made the announcement Wednesday after weeks of speculation that there were tensions between the two sides. Bonner had been benched after starting the first three games in Indiana and had missed the last five due to personal reasons.

Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner (25) warms up Tuesday, May 20, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (IMAGN)

"I want to sincerely thank the Indiana Fever for the opportunity to be part of the Fever franchise," Bonner said in a statement released by the team. 

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"Despite our shared goals and excitement heading into the season, I felt the fit did not work out and I appreciate the organization’s willingness to grant my request to move on, particularly at this point in my career.

"I wish the Fever great success as they continue to build around this dynamic group of young players."

Bonner’s statement sheds light on the rumored fractured relationship between the organization and the six-time All-Star, which seemingly began after she was benched in the starting lineup in favor of Lexie Hull after just three games.

Indiana Fever Lexie Hull (10) passes to Indiana Fever Sophie Cunningham (8) on Saturday, May 3, 2025, during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today via Imagn Images)

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Bonner, 37,