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4 WNBA playoff teams that could sign DeWanna Bonner after surprise Mercury exit

DeWanna Bonner agreed to a contract buyout with the Mercury.

DeWanna Bonner reaches buyout with Phoenix Mercury, becomes free agent

DeWanna Bonner has reached a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury, making the six-time All-Star a free agent ahead of the WNBA playoffs.

Mercury buy out DeWanna Bonner, freeing 17-year veteran to join WNBA playoff contender

Bonner is likely playing her last season and could join a contender to pursue her third WNBA title.

Mercury news: DeWanna Bonner done with Phoenix after stunning buyout

The Phoenix Mercury did not have the 2026 season that they originally imagined. Phoenix is 13-24 on the season and has already been eliminated from…

Mercury, DeWanna Bonner reach contract buyout. What we know

The Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner reached a contract buyout on Aug. 24, giving Bonner a chance to join a playoff contender.

Why the Mercury are buying out DeWanna Bonner's contract

Phoenix is doing right by one of its best-ever players.

Angel Reese's Hot Streak Powers Atlanta Dream Into WNBA Playoffs

Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points with 14 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury and clinched a WNBA playoff berth.

Cameras Capture Angel Reese’s Emotional Reunion With Former LSU Teammate as Record Night Helps Dream Clinch Playoff Spot

Angel Reese reunited with her former LSU championship teammate Last-Tear Poa on Saturday in Phoenix. Poa, an Australian national who played her first…

WNBA gameday discussion: Back in Los Angeles, is another big night in store for an ascendant Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream?

Angel Reese. | NBAE via Getty Images The Angel Reese Show rolls back into LA on Monday night, with the Atlanta Dream aiming to complete a 4-0 West…

If Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles can share the superstar spotlight, this could be the beginning of another Minnesota Lynx dynasty

Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles. (Photo by Juan Ocampo) | NBAE via Getty Images These days, it’s common for players to return from serious injuries…

Reese has career night with 31 points, Dream hold off Mercury 99-89 despite Copper’s 38 points

Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for her 25th double-double of the season and the Atlanta Dream clinched a playoff…

Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 22, 2026

A win on the road The Atlanta Dream defeat the Mercury, 99-89! This…

The Phoenix Mercury find themselves in unfamiliar territory

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are headed into the final weeks of the regular season with something they rarely have to confront: not playing for a…

‘Not What We Anticipated’ – Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas Gets Brutally Honest on Team’s Struggles After Elimination From Playoff Race

The‍‌‍‍‌ Phoenix Mercury got to the WNBA Finals just last season, but the script has completely flipped this year. The Mercury have already been…

Angel Reese sets impressive personal record as she helps the Dream secure WNBA play-offs spot

Angel Reese continued her impressive WNBA campaign as her career-high performance against the Phoenix Mercury helped the Atlanta Dream secure a…

Postgame at Phoenix Mercury, August 22: Karl Smesko, Angel Reese, Jordin Canada

Angel Reese Makes Bold Championship Claim After Atlanta Dream Clinch Playoff Berth

Saturday marked a special day for Angel Reese. On a night when she played the best game of her WNBA career, the Atlanta Dream also qualified for the…

Alyssa Thomas enters WNBA club of one on night Mercury season ends

Alyssa Thomas reached a statistical combination no other WNBA player has achieved, but the milestone arrived on a painful night for Phoenix.

WNBA Announces Alyssa Thomas Milestone in Phoenix Mercury Loss

Alyssa Thomas recorded a triple-double in the Phoenix Mercury's loss to the Atlanta Dream, making history in the process.

Phoenix Mercury eliminated from WNBA playoffs. What's next?

The Phoenix Mercury have officially been eliminated from the WNBA playoffs. Here's what's next for the team.