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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham addressed the viral finger-pointing moment with DeWanna Bonner, noting the clip has exploded online after the White House referenced it in a post. She said everyone is posting it, that the gesture was simply pointing, and she didn’t say a word about it; the Fever defeated the Mercury 86-77 in the June 22 game.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham became the season’s latest meme after pointing at former Fever teammate DeWanna Bonner for more than 22 seconds following a verbal exchange with Bonner during a Fever–Mercury game in Indianapolis, a moment that quickly went viral online. The piece notes Bonner’s departure from the Fever to play with Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark’s ongoing controversy, highlighting Cunningham’s gesture as a viral highlight from the June 22 game.
In Indiana’s 86-77 win over Phoenix, a late altercation between Caitlin Clark and DeWanna Bonner triggered five technical fouls, with Clark earning her fifth tech of the season for clapping and Myisha Hines-Allen being ejected after a second technical foul. Additional confrontations between Alyssa Thomas and Hines-Allen and between Sophie Cunningham and Bonner followed as officials worked to deescalate the scenes. Fever coach Stephanie White praised the officiating and urged poise, while Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts looked ahead to the next matchup. Bonner, who briefly played for Indiana in 2025 before moving to Phoenix, was booed on her return to Bloomington.
DeWanna Bonner left the Indiana Fever due to role frustrations and chose to return to her original team, the Phoenix Mercury, citing familiarity and support as key reasons for her decision, marking her 16th WNBA season.
Sheryl Swoopes discussed DeWanna Bonner's departure from the Indiana Fever, attributing her decision to leave to a mismatch in her role and respect for her achievements, emphasizing that Bonner's choice was best for her and her family, and noting she will likely join a new team soon.
DeWanna Bonner, a veteran WNBA player and six-time All-Star, is expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury after a brief stint with the Indiana Fever, where she was waived in June. Bonner, who has a storied career including two titles with the Mercury, is set to rejoin the team as they compete in the WNBA standings.
Christine Brennan details her tense confrontation with WNBA player DeWanna Bonner over her coverage of Caitlin Clark, revealing Bonner's accusations of disrespect and the broader media tensions within women's basketball following Clark's playoff incident.
DeWanna Bonner confronted journalist Christine Brennan during the 2024 WNBA playoffs over questions about an incident involving Caitlin Clark, leading to tensions and accusations of unprofessionalism, with the WNBA Players Association criticizing the media's conduct and the players involved moving teams afterward.
DeWanna Bonner has been waived by the Indiana Fever after playing nine games, with her preferred destination being the Phoenix Mercury, where she is engaged to teammate Alyssa Thomas. Teams have 48 hours to claim her off waivers, but she may become an unrestricted free agent if unclaimed, allowing her to sign with any team, including the Mercury, which has sufficient cap space.
The Indiana Fever signed guard Aari McDonald for the remainder of the season after waiving DeWanna Bonner, with McDonald having previously played for the Fever and other WNBA teams, and Bonner thanking the organization as she departs.
DeWanna Bonner's brief stint with the Indiana Fever is likely over, as she has been away from the team since June and prefers to join Phoenix or Atlanta. The Fever may waive her, making her a free agent, after her limited performance and recent absence from games.
DeWanna Bonner's future with the Indiana Fever is uncertain as she reportedly has no interest in returning to the team, with potential moves including a trade or waiving her so she can sign with the Phoenix Mercury or Atlanta Dream. The Fever signed her to a one-year deal, but her fit with the team was reportedly off from the start, and she has been absent for personal reasons. The most likely scenario is her being waived, allowing other teams to claim her as a free agent.
DeWanna Bonner, a six-time WNBA All-Star and key player for Indiana Fever, has been absent for four games due to personal reasons, with her future with the team uncertain amid speculation and her banner removal, though her exact situation remains private.
The Connecticut Sun lead the WNBA Power Rankings with an 8-0 record, showcasing strong performances from Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner. Despite their unbeaten start, the team remains focused on the long season ahead. Other top teams include the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty, while the Washington Mystics remain winless.
Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner lead the Connecticut Sun to a 90-75 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, advancing them to the WNBA semifinals for the fifth consecutive year. Thomas scored 28 points, 12 assists, and 6 rebounds, while Bonner contributed 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Together, they accounted for 87.8% of the Sun's points. The Sun will now face the New York Liberty in the semifinals, with Game 1 scheduled for Sunday.