Breaking: Fever Players Send Heartfelt Reactions to DeWanna Bonner’s Emotional Season Reflection — Drama Lingers
The WNBA community is still buzzing after Indiana Fever legend DeWanna Bonner shared a deeply personal reflection on her tumultuous 2025 season, sparking a wave of responses from current and former Fever teammates that has fans talking — and speculating — about what really happened behind the scenes.
The saga dates back to Bonner’s dramatic and unexplained exit from the Fever earlier this year. While the details were never officially disclosed, the impact of her departure has continued to ripple through the team. In an October 27 interview with Glamour Magazine, Fever guard Lexie Hull opened up about the void left by Bonner, admitting it left her and the team scrambling for answers.
“I was super, super, super excited because finally there’s a [player in my position] that I can look up to that has won in the league and has all these accomplishments and knows what it takes, and I can learn something from her. And then she randomly leaves, and we’re all just kind of like, ‘What happened?’ We were never given an explanation,” Hull said candidly.
Hull went on to highlight how the sudden departure, while painful, ultimately forged a closer bond among the remaining players. “To have no explanation was really challenging, but I think that helped us grow closer together because we’re like, ‘All right, this is us. We’re here. We’re going to support each other. We’re loving each other. We’re going to fight for each other. We’re not going to leave. We’re in this together,’” she explained.
Bonner herself has been largely quiet since leaving Indiana, but her October 28 Instagram post offered a window into her mindset after a season full of highs, lows, and unanswered questions. In her heartfelt caption, Bonner reflected on personal growth, resilience, and gratitude:
“So much can change in a year. ✨ When I look back, I’m amazed by the journey — the highs, the lessons, the pivots, and the quiet wins that didn’t always make the timeline… More than anything, I’m grateful. 🙏🏽 This year tested me, stretched me, and reminded me what it means to stand tall as a woman, an athlete, and a force in my own right. I kept my faith first, loved hard, stayed grounded in my craft, and kept showing up even when it wasn’t easy. I’m proud of the woman I’m becoming. I’m thankful for the people who see me, support me, and love me for me. And I’m walking into what’s next with faith, peace, and purpose. 💫”
The post quickly drew a cascade of reactions from Fever players, past and present, highlighting a sense of unity even amid past tensions. Veteran Natasha Howard praised Bonner, writing, “DB I’ve always looked up to you and admire you as a person and player! I’m so proud of you! You’ve set records I pray I get to see in my career. Thank you for always pouring in me on and off the court. Keep being the bright light you are ♥️ tash.”
Other teammates echoed the sentiment. Bree Hall, who wasn’t on the team during Bonner’s departure, added, “proud of you db ❤️! miss you! 🥹.” Odyssey Sims, also not present during the Fever drama, wrote, “You been HER and will always be HER! Best vet/teammate ever! Always proud of you, us mothers never stop🥰🫶🏽 love you!❤️.” Rookie Makayla Timpson chimed in with a simple, heartfelt note: “my dawg, love you🫶🏽.”
The responses showcase the lasting impact Bonner has had on her teammates — even as questions linger about her sudden departure. It’s a rare glimpse into the emotional depth behind WNBA rosters, where rivalries, drama, and camaraderie often collide.
For Fever fans and WNBA observers alike, the Bonner saga is far from over. Between heartfelt Instagram posts, candid interviews, and teammate reactions, one thing is clear: the 2025 season may be behind them, but the conversation surrounding DeWanna Bonner, her legacy, and the unanswered questions she left behind is just heating up.
As fans continue to dissect every statement, like, and comment, the story of Bonner and the Fever serves as a reminder that in professional sports, the drama off the court can be just as compelling — and unpredictable — as what happens on it.
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