Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston has inked a record-setting four-year contract extension worth $6.3 million, ESPN reports, making it the most lucrative deal in WNBA history.
“I’m super blessed and grateful for this opportunity and to continue my journey here with the Fever. God is good!” Boston said. “I’m excited for the future ahead for both myself and for our team, and I can’t wait to keep building upon everything we have accomplished so far. Go Fever!”
The 6-foot-5 forward demonstrated team loyalty by accepting $1 million for the 2026 season, which is $190,000 below her maximum eligibility, allowing Indiana more salary cap flexibility to retain other roster members. Boston’s contract will represent 20% of the Fever’s salary cap annually until 2029.
“Entering just her fourth season, Aliyah is already one of the best players in the WNBA. She’s been a foundational piece of the Indiana Fever since she was drafted here in 2023,” Fever general manager Amber Cox said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to be able to reward her with this new contract and make history, and most importantly, lock her in as a cornerstone of the Fever for years to come.”
Since joining Indiana as the top draft selection in 2023, the three-time All-Star has posted career averages of 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists while maintaining a 54.7% shooting percentage. During the 2025 campaign, Boston recorded 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, earning sixth place in MVP voting and spots on both the All-WNBA and All-Defensive second teams. Indiana advanced to the semifinals before falling to Las Vegas, which captured its third championship in four seasons.
This major signing follows Indiana’s recent retention of another three-time All-Star, as the franchise signed Kelsey Mitchell to a one-year supermax contract valued at $1.4 million just one week earlier.
