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The Phoenix Mercury did not wait long to use the roster opening created by DeWanna Bonner's departure.
Phoenix announced Tuesday that it signed rookie guard Saylor Poffenbarger to a seven-day contract. The move came one day after Bonner reached a buyout agreement with the team. Bonner and the Mercury parted ways after Phoenix was eliminated from playoff contention. The agreement gives the 38-year-old veteran an opportunity to join a contender before the end of her 17th WNBA season.
The move also gives Phoenix a chance to evaluate a young player during its remaining games.
Poffenbarger went undrafted in 2026 but later signed with the Chicago Sky.
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The Phoenix Mercury did not wait long to use the roster opening created by DeWanna Bonner's departure.
Phoenix announced Tuesday that it signed rookie guard Saylor Poffenbarger to a seven-day contract. The move came one day after Bonner reached a buyout agreement with the team. Bonner and the Mercury parted ways after Phoenix was eliminated from playoff contention. The agreement gives the 38-year-old veteran an opportunity to join a contender before the end of her 17th WNBA season.
The move also gives Phoenix a chance to evaluate a young player during its remaining games.
Poffenbarger went undrafted in 2026 but later signed with the Chicago Sky.
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