"This sounds kinda like beef": Fans react as Alyssa Thomas sidesteps question on fiancee DeWanna Bonner amid Fever exit report

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas refused to answer questions about her fiancée DeWanna Bonner's future amid Bonner's reported desire to leave the Indiana Fever.

Bonner is reportedly not interested in playing another game for the Fever. After playing nine games, she has missed the last few due to "personal reasons."

According to Front Office Sports' Annie Costabile, Bonner, who the Fever signed during the offseason, was dissatisfied with her role on the team. Costabile also reported that Bonner had chosen Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury as her next landing spots.

During a media interaction, Thomas was asked about Phoenix being one of Bonner's preferred landing spots. However, the Mercury forward sidestepped the question.

"We are not doing that," Thomas said.

Fans were quick to react to Thomas' comment.

"Wow thought maybe she just wants to avoid tampering, but this sounds kinda like beef," a fan wrote.

One fan alleged that Thomas was involved in Bonner's reported desire to leave Indiana:

"Exactly all fake. She had something to do with it."

Based on their off-court relationship, some fans suggested that Bonner wanted to play with Thomas, which is why she reportedly listed Phoenix as one of her destinations.

"Omg is it because she wants to be with her boo 😮," a fan commented.

"Sad that this is not about sports or the team but about her se**** desire to be with her "wife" in Phoenix" and her spoiled brat attitude about not wanting to share the stage with @CaitlinClark22," another wrote.

"Real Housewives of the WNBA. This league is a circus," one fan commented.

Meanwhile, a fan supported Thomas' refusal to comment, writing:

"Outstanding……..Not AT responsibility to comment…..that’s up to Fever Front Office and DB."

DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas started dating in 2020 and got engaged in 2023 during All-Star Weekend.

DeWanna Bonner's fit with Fever was "off" since the start: Report

DeWanna Bonner was supposed to be one of the big pieces in the Fever's quest for success this season. Her scoring prowess and veteran leadership were expected to be instrumental in aiding a young Fever team under coach Stephanie White.

However, she quickly fell out of favor with White, who replaced Bonner with guard Lexie Hull in the starting lineup. The two-time WNBA champion was removed from the starting lineup after just three games, and her minutes took a substantial hit. She played her last six games off the bench.

Bonner averaged her lowest minutes since her rookie year in 2009. In nine games, she averaged 7.1 points (first time in single digits), 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

According to Front Office Sports' Annie Costabile, the fit between the Indiana Fever and the veteran player was "off" since the beginning.

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