Aliyah Boston Signs Richest WNBA Contract Extension

The Indiana Fever star inks a 4-year, $6.3 million deal to remain in Indy.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:50pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting Aliyah Boston's basketball skills and impact on the Indiana Fever, with overlapping planes of vibrant blue, red, and gold colors representing the team's uniform.Aliyah Boston's record-breaking contract extension solidifies her status as a transformative talent set to lead the Indiana Fever for years to come.Atlanta Today

Aliyah Boston, the 2022 AP Player of the Year and 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, has agreed to a 4-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever. This deal makes Boston the highest-paid player in WNBA history to date.

Why it matters

Boston's extension is a major win for the Fever, who are looking to build on back-to-back playoff appearances. As one of the league's brightest young stars, locking up Boston long-term solidifies Indiana's core and gives them a foundation to compete for championships.

The details

The extension will pay Boston $1 million in 2026, with her salary increasing by 20% of the salary cap in each subsequent season through 2029. Boston is coming off a standout 2025 season where she averaged 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists, helping the Fever reach the WNBA semifinals.

  • Boston was eligible for a contract extension under the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement.
  • The Fever re-signed Kelsey Mitchell and brought back Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull as part of their 2026 free agent class.

The players

Aliyah Boston

The 2022 AP Player of the Year and 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, who has been an All-Star in each of her first two seasons with the Indiana Fever.

Caitlin Clark

The Fever's star point guard, with whom Boston has built an immediate connection since joining the team in 2024.

Kelsey Mitchell

The Fever's star shooting guard, who was re-signed to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal this offseason.

Sophie Cunningham

A key free agent re-signed by the Fever this offseason to bolster their roster.

Lexie Hull

Another free agent re-signed by the Fever this offseason to provide depth and versatility.

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What they’re saying

“Aliyah Boston has agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever, giving her the richest total salary in WNBA history to date.”

— Shams Charania, Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews, ESPN Reporters

What’s next

The Fever are scheduled to start the 2026 regular season on May 9 against the Dallas Wings, led by Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers.

The takeaway

By locking up Aliyah Boston long-term, the Indiana Fever have secured one of the WNBA's brightest young stars and positioned themselves as a perennial contender in the Eastern Conference. Boston's extension is a landmark deal that will raise the bar for top-tier talent in the league.