There are many ‘cherishable’ memories for the Indiana Fever players (except injuries) that defined their 2025 season. But another disappointing news was the ‘departure’ of DeWanna Bonner, who was signed as a veteran presence in the lineup. Lexie Hull, playing at the same position, expressed her feelings about the move.
While Bonner’s decision shocked many, Caitlin Clark’s viral altercation with DeWanna Bonner spread multiple rumors. Hull cleared her view on the topic in a recent interview.
Lexie Hull Still In Shock After DeWanna Bonner’s Indiana Fever Trade
The Indiana Fever loaded its 2025 roster with multiple championship winners and experienced role players. DeWanna Bonner was one such presence on the team who was a guide and mentor for the whole team. But the two-time champion shocked many, leaving the side after nine games.
Hull was one of her ‘understudy’ who was shocked by the decision as she said, “I was super, super, super excited because finally there’s a (player in my position) that I can look up to… I can learn something from her,” Hull said. “And then she randomly leaves, and we’re all just kind of like, ‘What happened?’ We were never given an explanation. To have no explanation was really challenging.”
Bonner took the starter role for the Fever, putting the former Stanford player on the bench, but she was still happy with that role as she wanted to learn from the ‘best’. Bonner’s departure turned ugly as many fans started to target the player.
Lexie Hull reflects on DeWanna Bonner’s exit:
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“I was super, super, super excited because finally there's a [player in my position] that I can look up to… I can learn something from her,” Hull says. “And then she randomly leaves, and we're all just kind of like, ‘What happened?’… pic.twitter.com/0UDPm0nyUI
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Another Fever forward, Sophie Cunningham, admitted how she wanted DeWanna Bonner’s career to end after the Indiana Fever’s exit. The Fever fans also couldn’t let go of Bonner’s decision and showed support to Hull as the Mercury forward looked to make her feel small.
Lexie Hull Claims DeWanna Bonner’s Exit Brought Team Closer
While the player was already surprised by the veteran forward’s decision, she was even more shocked by Bonner’s treatment of her. During Mercury’s first visit to the Gainbridge Arena, fans booed 38-year-old forward. But when the Fever team visited the PHX arena, Bonner was pumped up and shouted at Hull (who was defending her) with every made basket.
However, fans and Fever players stood behind the ‘gutsy’ forward who went all in against Bonner. During the interview, Hull also claimed that the departure brought the locker room closer, knowing that they had to fill in the void and stick together.
While the Mercury star explained her side as she wanted ‘familiarity and love’, which forced her to make the decision. She mentioned that she was sure of love and affection in Phoenix than in Indiana.