DeWanna Bonner Indiana Fever contract details: How much will 6-time WNBA All-Star make?

Indiana Fever signs 6-time All-Star veteran DeWanna Bonner to complement its young roster, with Caitlin Clark at the heart of it all.

DeWanna Bonner Indiana Fever contract details: How much will 6-time WNBA All-Star make?

DeWanna Bonner signs with Indian Fever in a surprising move

In another major move this offseason by the Indiana Fever’s front office, the franchise has just signed one of the WNBA’s top 10 all-time greats, DeWanna Bonner. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, who stated that Indiana acquired the two-time former champion for one year, according to the latest developments.

After playing for the Sun alongside her fiancé, Alyssa Thomas, for almost five years, Bonner now looks to add more depth, experience, and provide guidance to her new star-studded Indiana squad, which includes names like Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Sophie Cunningham. With the championship trophy in sight, the Fever has WNBA title aspirations as their resolution for the 2025 season.

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DeWanna Bonner’s expected salary

Even as an aging athlete, DeWanna Bonner is still considered a high-value asset in the league. Last year, she signed a one-year contract extension with the Connecticut Sun for another $200,000 and has averaged the same during her tenure with the organization. She was in line to become a free agent in 2025; however, in a sudden change of events, she went on to sign the best possible deal any 37-year-old female athlete can find.

Based on competitive salaries, available cap space, previous contracts, and current trends, the 6’4″ guard is expected to secure a guaranteed salary in the range of $200,000 to $250,000. This also aligns with the general upward trend in WNBA salaries while reflecting her value as a veteran leader and All-Star-caliber player.

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DeWanna Bonner’s career-earnings and net worth

Since being drafted into the WNBA in 2009 by the Phoenix Mercury, Bonner will enter her 17th consecutive year in the league as an active player. During her 16 years so far in the WNBA, she has amassed a significant amount of financial success. As of right now, her total career earnings from WNBA salaries sit at $1,226,200.

Besides the women’s national league, she has also had smaller stints overseas during the WNBA offseason, playing in countries like Russia, Spain, and the Czech Republic. These international leagues are a great way for athletes to supplement their income, as these tournaments pay upward of $250,000. Including all endorsements, investments, and other sources of income, Bonner’s net worth is estimated to be in the ballpark of $1.5 million.

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DeWanna Bonner reunites with HC Stephanie White at Indiana

Bonner’s departure from Connecticut marked the end of the Sun’s starting lineup as we knew it. However, it also reunites Bonner with Stephanie White, who left the Sun to take a head coaching job with Indiana.

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The Indiana Fever is making money moves this offseason and is setting an example for other sports franchises going forward on how to rebuild around their young core i.e. Caitlin Clark. After re-signing star guard Kelsey Mitchell and adding key pieces via free agency or trades—such as Natasha Howard—the Fever has catapulted to the forefront of championship contention for the 2025 season.