From veteran superstar to unwanted free agent — what really happened between Bonner and Clark?

The WNBA world is buzzing — and not in a good way for veteran baller DeWanna Bonner.

Once one of the most respected names in women’s basketball, Bonner is now reportedly facing silent rejection from every WNBA front office after a controversial incident involving rookie sensation Caitlin Clark.

Is she being blackballed? Or is this just karma in action?

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😤 The Incident: Bonner vs. Clark

Tensions exploded during a recent matchup between the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever, where DeWanna Bonner was caught on camera storming off the court mid-game — just after a physical exchange with Caitlin Clark.

Footage shows Bonner brushing off teammates and walking straight to the tunnel, visibly frustrated.

She appeared to avoid a handshake with Clark postgame.

Some fans claim Bonner “mouthed something nasty” at the rookie during a heated moment.

The viral clip quickly gained traction with the caption:

“Bonner couldn’t take the heat from the new queen.”

🔥 Fallout Begins: “No Team Wants Her Right Now”

According to insider reports, multiple WNBA executives are now “steering clear” of Bonner during potential trades or mid-season roster adjustments.

One anonymous GM told reporters:

“There’s baggage now. You walk out on a game — on a rookie no less — and it raises eyebrows.”

A former coach added:

“She’s still talented, but this league is changing. You can’t be seen as anti-Caitlin right now.”

😱 Is Caitlin Clark THAT Powerful?

Let’s not sugarcoat it: Caitlin Clark isn’t just a player. She’s a movement.

She’s breaking WNBA viewership records.

Her jersey is the top-selling of the year.

Sponsors are flooding the league — and they want her protected.

So when a veteran like Bonner clashes with Clark and walks off, it’s more than a bad moment — it’s a PR disaster.

“In this league right now,” says a sports marketing analyst, “you don’t diss the golden goose.”

🧓 A Legend Fading Fast?

DeWanna Bonner is a 2-time WNBA champion, 5-time All-Star, and a locker room leader. But at 36 years old, some say her attitude is finally catching up with her.

No team has publicly commented on her status since the Clark incident.

Rumors suggest the Connecticut Sun may even bench her or buy out her contract quietly.

One insider claimed:

“She expected veteran respect. But Clark changed the game overnight. And now Bonner’s the one out in the cold.”

💬 Fans Divided: “Legend or Liability?”

Online reactions are brutally split:

🟥 “She disrespected the future of the league. That’s on her.”
🟩 “Bonner’s been a baller for years. One moment shouldn’t erase that.”
🟥 “You mess with Clark — you mess with the money.”
🟩 “So now the WNBA is just the Caitlin Clark Show?”

⚖️ Final Thoughts: The Price of One Walkout

In a league now dominated by new stars, one emotional decision may have ended the legacy of a WNBA veteran. Whether you call it backlash, cancel culture, or simply bad timing — DeWanna Bonner’s career may never recover.

She walked away from Caitlin Clark… and now the whole league is walking away from her.

The curious case of DeWanna Bonner as All-Star stays away from Caitlin Clark, Fever

The status of Fever guard DeWanna Bonner is turning into a full-fledged mystery.

Bonner, 37, is a six-time All-Star who signed with Indiana in the offseason to be a veteran stalwart alongside young stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell.

But after playing just nine games with the Fever, Bonner’s future with the team appears to be in serious doubt.

She’s been away from the team for the last four games due to “personal reasons,” according to coach Stephanie White, and now her banner has been allegedly removed from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse concourse, raising even more questions

“She’s doing well, she’s doing well,” White said Saturday. “Again, no timeline. I think it’s day-to-day, and for us to make sure that we’re continuing to be supportive of DB in her time away.”

Bonner, who is the WNBA’s third all-time leading scorer, played her last game with the Fever on June 10, a 77-58 loss to the Dream.

With the Fever, Bonner has seen her role become significantly diminished from what it had been in the past few seasons.The Auburn product is averaging just 21.3 minutes a night in Indiana, tying a career-low with her rookie year in 2009. Last season, she played 31.8 minutes per game with the Sun.

Accordingly, Bonner’s stats have taken a serious dip — she’s averaging just 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds this year, compared to 15.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in Connecticut last season.

Her absence — plus the removal of her banner — has some fans thinking she may have requested a trade from Indiana, or that she’ll be traded soon.

“Can [the] Fever officially trade her?” asked one user on X, with another writing: “She might’ve just pulled the plug on her season in Indy.”
DeWanna Bonner’s banner at Gainbridge Fieldhouse has allegedly been removed. @RealBrokerNick/X

Some others, though, want fans to stop speculating and give the two-time WNBA champion some space.

“You have way too much time on your hands,” one user wrote in response to those theorizing about reasons for the absence. “Maybe she is sick. Maybe a family member is sick? Perhaps she is pregnant. The list is endless. Let’s wish her well whatever is happening.