Fever Aim for Aliyah Boston to Improve Key Skill After Extension

Indiana's star center is now healthy after an injury, and the team wants to see her develop in one specific area.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:45pm

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The Indiana Fever have locked up star center Aliyah Boston to a long-term contract extension, but the team is now focused on helping her improve a specific skill as she returns to full health after an injury. Boston wasn't directly involved in the contract negotiations, saying she "just sat back, watched a good show and waited for him to call."

Why it matters

Aliyah Boston is one of the WNBA's rising young stars, and the Fever are banking on her continued development to lead the team back to the playoffs. Ensuring she is healthy and working on the right areas of her game will be crucial for the Fever's success.

The details

The Fever and Boston agreed to a multi-year contract extension shortly after the league's new collective bargaining agreement was finalized. While the details of the deal were not disclosed, it represents a major investment in the 23-year-old center, who is coming off an injury-shortened season.

  • The contract extension negotiations began soon after the new WNBA CBA was reached.

The players

Aliyah Boston

The 23-year-old star center for the Indiana Fever, who recently signed a multi-year contract extension with the team.

Indiana Fever

The professional women's basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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What they’re saying

“I just sat back, watched a good show and waited for him to call.”

— Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever Center

The takeaway

With Aliyah Boston now locked in long-term, the Fever's focus shifts to helping their star center continue to develop her game and return to full strength after an injury-plagued season. Improving in a specific area will be key to Boston and the Fever taking the next step as a team.