Aliyah Boston Celebrates Massive WNBA Contract Extension

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Aliyah Boston, the 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick of the Indiana Fever, has agreed to a historic 4-year, $6.3 million contract extension - the richest total salary in WNBA history so far under the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Boston reacted to the news on social media with a 5-word message: "God is greatttt let's gooooo."

Why it matters

Boston's extension is a landmark deal that sets a new standard for WNBA player salaries, especially for young stars like herself. It reflects the league's commitment to investing in and retaining its top talent as the WNBA continues to grow in popularity and visibility.

The details

According to reports, Boston's extension will pay her $1 million this year, below the standard $1.19 million max deal she was eligible for. However, starting in the 2027 season, she'll earn 20% of the salary cap in each of her seasons through 2029. This structure allows the Fever to pay other players on the roster while still securing Boston long-term.

• On April 18, 2026, Aliyah Boston's agent announced her 4-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever.
• Earlier this month, A'ja Wilson signed a 3-year, $5 million supermax contract extension with the Las Vegas Aces.

What they’re saying

What’s next

With Boston and Wilson setting new salary benchmarks, the WNBA will likely see more top players secure lucrative long-term deals in the coming years as the league's new CBA takes full effect.