"Pay her what's she worth": Indiana Fever Fans elated after locking down Aliyah Boston to fourth-year contract option
Since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2023, Aliyah Boston has become a key member of the Indiana Fever's core.
www.sportskeeda.comHere’s the latest I found about Aliyah Boston’s contract situation in April 2026.
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Aliyah Boston reached a four-year contract extension with the Indiana Fever worth about $6.3 million, which is reported as the richest total salary in WNBA history up to that point. This extension runs through 2029, with $1 million in the 2026 season and a salary structure aligned with the league’s updated CBA. This news was widely reported by outlets citing ESPN’s reporting on the deal. [source coverage includes ESPN reporting via multiple outlets like FOX Sports, ClutchPoints, Yardbarker, and On3; see links below for specifics].[1][3][5][9]
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The extension solidifies Boston as a franchise cornerstone for Indiana, following strong 2025 averages (roughly 15 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists per game in about 30 minutes) and a playoff run that reinforced her value to the Fever. Analysts and fan reactions highlighted the deal as historic and a signal of Fever’s commitment to building around her..[3][4][9][1]
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There was initial reporting around the same timeframe that this contract would be the richest in WNBA history, reflecting the league’s evolving compensation under the new CBA. Several outlets summarized the deal as a “historic” or “record-breaking” extension for Boston..[5][1][3]
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If you’re looking for more context on how this affects Indiana’s cap and Boston’s path to potential further negotiations, some coverage discusses the EPIC provision of the CBA that enables front-loaded or max-structure components, which is why the deal is described as unusually lucrative for a rookie-scale star..[3]
Key outlets you can check for detailed breakdowns:
- FOX Sports: Aliyah Boston – WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates (April 24, 2026) notes the four-year extension and its historic salary level.[1]
- ClutchPoints: Aliyah Boston signs historic contract extension with Fever (April 17, 2026) provides a breakdown of the $6.3M over four years.[3]
- Yardbarker: Aliyah Boston – historical contract benchmarks and the four-year $6.3M extension.[9]
- On3 and similar outlets echo the record-breaking nature and cadence of the deal.[5]
Would you like a concise table comparing this contract to prior WNBA supermax/rookie-scale deals, or a quick one-page summary with calendar dates of the announcements and estimated annual salaries?
Citations:
- Aliyah Boston four-year, $6.3M extension and history-making salary:[1][5][3]
- Boston’s 2025 season stats and role in Indiana’s playoff run:[1][3]
- Reactions and fan sentiment to the deal:[4][9]