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What's the impact of Bonner's buyout with Mercury?

August 24, 2026 11:15 PM

The WNBA Showtime crew reacts to the news that DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury have agreed to a contract buyout and what that might mean for teams heading into playoff season.

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