The Phoenix Mercury have reached a buyout agreement with two-time WNBA champion DeWanna Bonner, the team announced Monday.The move, which makes Bonner eligible to be claimed off waivers, was not about fit. Instead, it was intended to give the six-time All-Star a chance to compete in the postseason in what could be her final year in the WNBA.“DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury,” general manager Nick U’Ren said. “Because of the relationship we have with DeWanna, we worked out a buyout agreement that gives her the opportunity to chase a title in what could be her final postseason.”Bonner was signed to a one-year, unprotected contract worth $500,000. The terms of the buyout were time served, according to Bonner’s agent, Mike Cound. This allows the Mercury to save a small amount of money for the seven remaining regular-season games during which Bonner will not be under contract, and frees up a roster spot if U’Ren wants to sign another player to evaluate before next season.WNBA teams will have 48 hours to claim Bonner off the waiver wire. However, to do so, they must have the full $500,000 annual value of her salary available in cap space. If Bonner clears waivers, she will become an unrestricted free agent and can negotiate with any team. The minimum she can sign for is a prorated amount of the $300,000 veteran minimum, which would equal slightly less than $35,000 if she plays five games through the rest of the regular season.