DeWanna Bonner didn’t receive a hero's welcome in her return to Indiana on July 30. Instead, Bonner was mercilessly booed by Fever fans as Indiana topped the Mercury 107-101. Considering the way things played out during Bonner’s release from the Fever and eventual signing with the Mercury,

When the Phoenix Mercury visited Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 30, the narrative extended beyond the 107–101 Indiana Fever victory. It marked DeWanna Bonner’s first trip back to Indianapolis since parting ways with the Fever in late June.