The Indiana Fever have pulled off another shocking offseason move, landing veteran superstar DeWanna Bonner in what is now seen as a league-altering decision. But the biggest story isn’t just Bonner signing with Indiana—it’s the Minnesota Lynx losing her at the last second.

Minnesota thought they had Bonner locked in, but in a dramatic turn of events, she chose Caitlin Clark and the Fever instead. Now, Lynx head coach and GM Cheryl Reeve is left furious, scrambling to find a new plan after what was supposed to be their biggest signing of the offseason slipped through their fingers.

So, what happened? Why did Bonner reject the Lynx for Indiana, and what does this mean for the future of the WNBA’s power structure?

Minnesota Was Certain They Had Bonner—Until They Didn’t

From the start of free agency, the Minnesota Lynx were all in on signing DeWanna Bonner.

✅ They made her their top priority.
✅ They were ready to give her a key leadership role.
✅ They even considered trading for her fiancée, Alyssa Thomas, to make the move more appealing.

Everything pointed to Bonner joining forces with Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride in Minnesota, creating what could have been one of the most dangerous trios in the league.

The contract was reportedly prepared, the press conference was likely scheduled, and Reeve was convinced she had her star.

Then, Indiana swooped in and stole Bonner away.

Bonner’s Decision: Why She Chose the Fever

Bonner’s move to Indiana wasn’t random—it was calculated.

For months, she had been hinting at a desire to win immediately, and while Minnesota is competitive, she saw something bigger in Indiana.

📌 Caitlin Clark’s Arrival – The Fever are now the most-watched and most-followed team in the WNBA. Bonner saw an opportunity to be part of something historic as Clark transforms the sport.

📌 A Rising Superteam – With Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard, Sophie Cunningham, and now Bonner, Indiana isn’t just a good team—they look like a championship contender.

📌 A Strong Future – While Minnesota has Collier and McBride, the Fever have a young, dominant core that could control the league for years.

Bonner didn’t just want to win now—she wanted to build something special, and Indiana offered that opportunity.

Cheryl Reeve & the Lynx Are Left Scrambling

Minnesota’s front office was blindsided by Bonner’s rejection.

They went all-in, only to lose out to the Fever. Now, their entire offseason strategy is in ruins, and they are left trying to figure out their next move.

Minnesota even tried to trade for Alyssa Thomas, hoping that pairing Bonner with her fiancée would seal the deal. But Bonner didn’t budge—her mind was already made up.

Reeve is reportedly furious, not just because she lost Bonner, but because it sent a clear message:

The Indiana Fever are now the team that WNBA stars WANT to join.

What This Means for the WNBA

The Indiana Fever have officially flipped the league on its head.

🔹 They’ve gone from a bottom-tier team to a top free-agent destination.
🔹 Caitlin Clark isn’t just changing the Fever—she’s changing the entire league.
🔹 Veteran stars are choosing Indiana over historic WNBA powerhouses.

Meanwhile, Minnesota is stuck wondering what went wrong. Instead of building a superteam, they lost their biggest target to their competition.

Bonner’s decision is a massive statement, and now all eyes are on the Fever as they prepare to dominate in 2025.

The balance of power in the WNBA has shifted, and Indiana just won the offseason.