dailyloe.com – DeWanna Bonner shared pictures and videos from her most recent modeling shoot on Instagram on Tuesday, April 21. The post drew wide admiration from fans and fellow players. Angel Reese and former Indiana Fever teammate Mikayla Timpson both reacted with three smiling face with heart-eyes emojis. Bonner acknowledged those reactions with heart emojis of her own.
Bonner said she took time away from basketball and went into modeling for a mental reset. She described her 2025 season as somewhat tumultuous. She made her runway debut, landed high-fashion collaborations, and took part in several shoots. Her latest work in the modeling space has drawn significant attention.
Bonner and Timpson were recently teammates at the Indiana Fever, though briefly. The Fever drafted Timpson 19th overall in April 2025. The team had signed Bonner as a veteran free agent in February. Their time together was short-lived.
Bonner played only nine games for Indiana before stepping away for personal reasons in June 2025. She was waived on June 25, 2025. She signed with the Phoenix Mercury two weeks later. Her premature exit from Indiana contributed to mental strain she has spoken about.
Bonner said she received backlash following the move. She stated, “It’s been tough. I went through a lot, especially the cyberbullying and things like that, but just thankful for my teammates, my family, my kids.” The 38-year-old guard is now on a recovery path with the Mercury. She joined the Mercury after leaving Indiana.
With the Mercury, Bonner became a premier reserve. She fueled the team’s deep run to the 2025 WNBA Finals. She led all WNBA reserves in scoring with 10.6 points per game. She also led in steals with 0.9 steals per game during the season.
In 11 playoff games, Bonner averaged 9.1 points and 6.8 rebounds. In Game 3 of the Finals against the Las Vegas Aces, she recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds in a narrow loss. The Mercury and her modeling journey have helped Bonner’s recovery. She said last season following their Game 4 win over the Min.
