Angel Reese gets new teammate with former Fever player

Angel Reese is set to gain another experienced teammate as DeWanna Bonner joins the Atlanta Dream following her departure from the Phoenix Mercury. The addition gives the Dream another proven veteran as they look to strengthen their roster for a potential postseason run.

Bonner brings extensive WNBA experience and a long track record of production to an Atlanta team that has emerged as a competitive force. Her ability to contribute on both ends of the floor should provide the Dream with another dependable option as the season enters its most important stretch.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese reacts to a flagrant foul from Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
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The move also adds another layer of experience around Reese, who has quickly established herself as a major presence in Atlanta. Bonner has spent years competing in high-pressure games, giving the younger roster a veteran presence capable of helping guide the team through difficult stretches.

Her arrival could also change the way opposing teams approach the Dream. With Reese providing an inside presence and Bonner capable of creating offense from the perimeter, Atlanta has another player defenses must account for when planning how to slow down the team’s attack.

Former Indiana Fever Star DeWanna Bonner Joins Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) warms up before a WNBA preseason game against the Chicago Sky. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Bonner signed with the Dream to join Reese for the rest of the season. This can be seen in a post shared by Alexa Philippou on X.

Breaking: Free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Atlanta Dream, sources told ESPN. A huge addition for the championship-hopeful Dream, who will now be incorporating a two-time WNBA champion and 6x All-Star into the mix pic.twitter.com/2AzUfnQ3qU

— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) August 26, 2026

Bonner’s personality could be just as valuable as her production. Her competitive nature and willingness to engage with opponents add another edge to a Dream roster that has developed a reputation for playing with confidence and intensity, potentially making Atlanta even more difficult to handle during the postseason.

The addition represents an aggressive move for a team with legitimate playoff ambitions. If Bonner can quickly settle into her role and complement Reese and the rest of Atlanta’s core, the Dream could enter the postseason with the depth and veteran experience needed to make a serious run.