DeWanna Bonner, a veteran forward in the WNBA, is moving to the Atlanta Dream. This transition follows a formal buyout of her previous contract with the Phoenix Mercury. While the specific financial terms of the buyout and the length of her new agreement with the Dream have not been publicly disclosed, the move is confirmed by league sources.

Bonner’s departure from Phoenix ends her tenure with the Mercury, a team where she has been a central figure. The Atlanta Dream, by acquiring a player of her experience and caliber, are signaling an intent to bolster their roster for the remainder of the season. The transaction is expected to be finalized once the necessary league paperwork is processed.

There is currently no information regarding the specific motivations behind the buyout or the strategic reasoning for the Dream’s pursuit of the veteran player. As of now, both organizations have remained relatively quiet regarding the internal details of the negotiation, leaving the public to rely on reports from league insiders. The signing is expected to impact the team's rotation immediately, though the exact role Bonner will play in Atlanta remains to be seen.