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The Indiana Fever made waves on Wednesday morning by waiving veteran forward DeWanna Bonnerjust weeks into her first season with the team. A move that seemed to come out of nowhere-at least to the public-may have been brewing behind the scenes for some time.
Bonner, 36, hadn’t played since June 12, missing five straight games for personal reasons. But according to IndyStar and league insiders, her absence had less to do with off-court matters and more to do with a growing disconnect between player and team. After just nine games in a Fever uniform, she asked to move on-and Indiana granted the request.
Despite being one of the team’s biggest offseason signings, Bonner’s time in Indiana never found solid ground. Her numbers were modest (7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game), and the chemistry with Indiana’s young core-especially Caitlin Clark-never seemed to gel.
A Tough Fit from the Start
From the outside, it looked like the Fever were trying to blend experience and youth. But sources say Bonner was never quite comfortable with her role. She was moved in and out of the starting lineup, sometimes coming off the bench. That lack of clarity appeared to wear on her.
Eventually, she asked for a trade. The Fever tried, but finding a buyer for a $200,000 veteran contract just 14 games into the season wasn’t realistic. So, they cut ties-with no buyout required, according to Her Hoop Stats.
As Bonner heads to the waiver wire, Indiana isn’t wasting any time. They re-signed Aari McDonald, who had previously played for them under a hardship contract. McDonald’s brief stint-just three games-was enough to impress coaches. She brought defensive energy and speed off the bench, averaging 11.0 points and 3.0 assists.
Now back on a rest-of-season deal, McDonald joins a Fever team that’s still very much in progress. And while Clark remains the centerpiece, it’s clear the front office is still figuring out what works-and what doesn’t.
With roughly $119,000 in cap space, the team is eyeing a new frontcourt player to replace the gap Bonner left. Whether that next move brings more stability is still up in the air.
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