However, the Mercury have decided to bring back a former standout as veteran forward DeWanna Bonner is returning to Phoenix, where she played the first 10 seasons of her WNBA career from 2009-19. The WNBA reacted on Tuesday to the return of the former Mercury All-Star, who played just nine games this season with the Fever.

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier each have their draft strategy for the WNBA All-Star Game. The two captains chose their teams for the game that will be played on July 19 at Clark's home arena in Indianapolis.