Free agent WNBA star DeWanna Bonner has joined the Atlanta Dream after agreeing to a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury earlier this week.
ESPN's Alexa Philippou reported on Wednesday that Bonner will join the Dream for the rest of the 2026 season and make a title run with the Atlanta WNBA franchise. She will reportedly make the prorated max, which totals to about $116,000, per Philippou.
Bonner joins an Atlanta team boasting forward Angel Reese, guards Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Jordin Canada and center Brionna Jones, though the latter has missed significant time with injury this season.
Will Bonner start with the Dream? With Reese, Howard, Gray and Canada, it's possible Bonner slots in as a starting forward as Reese plays as the starting center
role with forward/center Naz Hillmon heading to the bench.
However, it's also possible she plays a key bench role as a dominant reserve. Jones' health will be a major factor to watch for Atlanta, though Bonner's addition will help that loss.
I'm told Bonner's deal is at the prorated max, which comes out to about $116,000 https://t.co/QMCFTLJsT2
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) August 26, 2026
We're sure that Bonner will play a meaningful role in a possible Dream title run, even if teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and New York Liberty will have a say in that.
When do the Dream play next?
The team looks to continue its four-game win steak against the Portland Fire at home at 7:30 p.m. ET this Friday on ION.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: How DeWanna Bonner fits in with the Dream ahead of WNBA playoffs
