After spending five seasons with the Connecticut Sun, DeWanna Bonner, a six-time All-Star, is set to join the Indiana Fever as a free agent, as per various reports.

The one-year contract provides a major boost to Fever’s roster, which has already made impressive moves during this offseason. The team had previously re-signed All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell to a supermax deal, brought in forward Natasha Howard, a two-time All-Star and the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, and acquired guard Sophie Cunningham through a multi-team trade.

Bonner’s choice to sign with the Fever surprised many followers, as lots anticipated she would reunite with the Phoenix Mercury. This expectation was heightened since Bonner played her first ten seasons in Phoenix and her fiancée, Alyssa Thomas, was recently traded to the Mercury from the Sun.

The Fever now feature an outstanding lineup, and it’s worth noting they also have stars like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, who were the last two recipients of the WNBA Rookie of the Year award.

Following a 20-20 regular season, finishing in sixth place in 2024, the Fever are positioned as authentic contenders for the WNBA title. Although teams such as the 2024 champion New York Liberty, 2024 runner-up Minnesota Lynx, and the 2023 champion Las Vegas Aces will still be leading favorites, the Fever have definitely entered the conversation for championship contention.

DeWanna Bonner’s Performance Stats

As she approaches her 37th season, Bonner has proven she still contributes significantly to a team like the Fever. Throughout the 2024 season, she averaged 15 points, six rebounds, and two assists per game, earning an All-Star honor and a respectable 14th place in MVP voting.

Throughout her career, Bonner has maintained averages of 14.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, alongside a shooting percentage of 41.6% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc.

She has clinched the Sixth Player of the Year award three times and has been a top-10 finalist for the MVP award on three occasions, with her most recent recognition coming in 2020.

Comparison of Indiana Fever Rosters

2024 Fever Roster:

*- player has departed the team

• Grace Berger*
• Aliyah Boston
• Caitlin Clark
• Damaris Dantas
• Temi Fagbenie*
• Lexie Hull
• Kelsey Mitchell
• Katie Lou Samuelson
• Victaria Saxton
• NaLyssa Smith*
• Kristy Wallace
• Erica Wheeler

2025 Fever Roster:

*- newly added this offseason; Wheeler is a free agent after the 2024 season

• Kelsey Mitchell (two-time All-Star)
• Kristy Wallace
• Victaria Saxton
• Natasha Howard* (two-time All-Star)
• Aliyah Boston (two-time All-Star)
• Sophie Cunningham*
• Lexie Hull
• DeWanna Bonner* (six-time All-Star)
• Damaris Dantas
• Jaelyn Brown*
• Caitlin Clark (All-Star)
• Katie Lou Samuelson

Indiana Fever’s 2025 Championship Chances

BetMGM projects that the Fever hold the fourth-best odds for the 2025 WNBA championship. Here is a list of the leading five teams in the league:

• New York Liberty: +200
• Las Vegas Aces: +240
• Minnesota Lynx: +350
• Indiana Fever: +550
• Phoenix Mercury: +1400