Dream sign six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner, adding veteran depth

Bonner will come off the bench and adds some versatility to the Dream’s lineups.

Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones fights for a rebound against Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner during the second half in the Dream’s home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

By Lauren Williams

Aug 27, 2026

The Dream have signed a WNBA All-Star to their ranks.

On Thursday, the Dream announced they added forward DeWanna Bonner, a 17-year WNBA veteran, to the roster. The six-time All-Star bolsters the Dream’s bench, which has been hit with injuries throughout the season.

A 6-foot-4 wing, Bonner will come off the bench and adds some versatility to the Dream’s rotation.

Originally drafted by the Mercury in 2009, Bonner averaged 10.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals this season. She played five seasons with the Sun and played nine games with the Fever last season before parting ways with the team and returning to the Mercury.

The Mercury and Bonner, 39, agreed to a buyout on Monday and cleared waivers Wednesday before becoming an unrestricted free agent.

She could immediately help the Dream in their bid for a WNBA championship, having missed the playoffs just once in her career. Bonner has averaged 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in her playoff career.