Fans Concerned for Indiana Fever Star After Missing Practice Before Liberty Game
Fans Concerned for Indiana Fever Star After Missing Practice Before Liberty Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Indiana Fever are scheduled to play against the New York Liberty on Saturday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Both Fever guards Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are expected to make their comeback after both being absent for two weeks due to injuries. Clark had been recovering from a strain on her left quad that she endured during the Fever's last game with the Liberty on May 24, while Cunningham was out due to an ankle injury she got during a preseason game against the Atlanta Dream.
IndyStar sports journalist Chloe Peterson posted a video to X of the Fever practicing this afternoon, with the caption "CC and Sophie Cunningham working in practice once again. DB is out again today for personal reasons."
According to Fox Sports, WNBA veteran DeWanna Bonner missed Friday's practice session, and Fever head coach Stephanie White said that "she doesn't anticipate that the forward will be with the team for Saturday's matchup."
Peterson reported that she has been out due to personal reasons.
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"She's doing as well as she can be," White told ESPN. "We're going to continue to support her and give her the time that she needs."
Many fans were concerned about DB's absence and sent their regards to her on social media.
"aw db ☹️," a fan who quote-tweeted Peterson's post wrote. "i hope everything's okay."
"Aww hope DB is okay! 🙏🏽🩷," another quote-tweeted the original post.
"Omg what's happening with DB, hope all is good," a Fever fan commented.
"Was DB out yesterday too?" one fan asked on X. "Hope all is well."
One user simply wrote, "Prayers for DB."
Another fan quote-tweeted, "I hope DB is okay 💔."
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"man i hope everything's okay with DB," a Clark fan account quote-tweeted on X.
DeWanna Bonner (25) celebrates with Sydney Colson (51) and Lexie Hull (10)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Since joining the Fever in February via free agency, Bonner quickly made history by becoming the third all-time leading scorer in WNBA history. Though her scoring started slow, with just eight points across her first three games, Bonner bounced back with a 21-point performance against the Washington Mystics. Through nine games, she's averaged 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
Fans can watch the Fever go against the Liberty on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Related: Fever Fans Are All Saying the Same Thing About DeWanna Bonner's Fit on the Team
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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