BREAKING: DeWanna Bonner Lost $50,000 After Walking Away From Indiana Fever — And Fans Call It the Most Ironic Moment of the Season
Sophie Cunningham Has Just Broken Her Silence With a Jaw-Dropping Revelation: BREAKING — DeWanna Bonner Lost $50,000 After Walking Away From Indiana Fever — And Fans Call It the Most Ironic Moment of the Season
In a revelation that has stunned WNBA fans and insiders alike, Phoenix Mercury star Sophie Cunningham has just broken her silence — and what she revealed has sent shockwaves through the league. In an exclusive interview late Monday night, Cunningham confirmed that DeWanna Bonner, veteran forward and former Indiana Fever player, lost a staggering $50,000 after turning down a renewed offer to return to the Indiana-based franchise earlier this season.
But that’s not even the most shocking part.
According to Cunningham, Bonner walked away from the deal just days before the arrival of rookie phenom Caitlin Clark sent the Indiana Fever’s media value, fanbase, and merchandise sales into the stratosphere. Since Clark’s debut, the Fever have sold out arenas across the country, become a top-selling jersey team, and attracted national sponsors — all of which came after Bonner declined to re-sign, believing the team wouldn’t be “competitive” this year.
Fans online were quick to pounce on the irony.
“This is the most delicious case of bad timing I’ve ever seen,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter). “She left $50K on the table and missed out on being part of the biggest storyline in women’s basketball. Caitlin Clark changed everything.”
Another fan joked, “Someone get DeWanna Bonner a time machine.”
Cunningham didn’t hold back, either. “Look, this league is unpredictable. But if you’re asking whether walking away from Indiana before Caitlin Clark changed the game was a mistake — yeah, it probably was,” she said. “$50,000 is just the financial hit. The real loss was missing out on history.”
Insiders report that the original deal would’ve kept Bonner in Indiana through the 2025 season, with performance bonuses and a leadership role on the young team. At the time, Bonner was reportedly skeptical about the Fever’s rebuild and chose to focus her energy elsewhere — but no one anticipated the tidal wave Caitlin Clark would bring with her after being drafted No. 1 overall.
Since joining the Fever, Clark has broken attendance records, ignited a nationwide debate about media coverage and respect for women’s sports, and become a cultural lightning rod — both praised and criticized at every turn. But one thing’s certain: her presence has turned the Indiana Fever from a struggling franchise into one of the most talked-about teams in American sports.
Now, with the Fever surging in relevance and the league heading into the second half of the season, Bonner’s decision has become a hot topic — and a cautionary tale.
“She’s a legend, no doubt,” Cunningham added. “But timing in sports is everything. And this one? It stings.”
As for Bonner, she has yet to comment publicly. But with the league watching, and fans buzzing, one thing is clear: walking away from the Indiana Fever — and Caitlin Clark — might just be the most ironic moment of the WNBA season.
