Aliyah Boston Signs Historic $6.3M Contract Extension with Fever

The new WNBA CBA enables top players to renegotiate rookie deals, leading to a landmark deal for the superstar.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:06pm

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Aliyah Boston, the standout forward for the Indiana Fever, has signed a historic four-year, $6.3 million contract extension - the largest total contract value in WNBA history. The new deal, enabled by the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement, will pay Boston $1 million this season and 20% of the team's salary cap over the next three years.

Why it matters

This landmark contract extension for Aliyah Boston is a significant milestone for the WNBA and its players. The new CBA has ushered in a new era of higher salaries and better financial opportunities, allowing top talents like Boston to be compensated at a level more commensurate with their star power and impact on the league.

The details

Boston's contract extension includes a unique EPIC provision that allows top-performing players on rookie contracts to renegotiate the final year of their deal as part of a multi-year extension. This was triggered by Boston's selection to the 2025 All-WNBA Second Team. The Fever were also able to sign fellow star Kelsey Mitchell to a $1.4 million supermax contract earlier this offseason.

  • Boston was entering the 2026 season on the fourth and final year of her rookie contract.
  • She was named to the 2025 All-WNBA Second Team.

The players

Aliyah Boston

A superstar forward for the Indiana Fever who has signed a historic four-year, $6.3 million contract extension - the largest total contract value in WNBA history.

Kelsey Mitchell

A Fever player who signed a $1.4 million supermax contract earlier this offseason.

Caitlin Clark

Part of the Fever's trio of stars, along with Boston and Mitchell, that made them a contender last season.

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What they’re saying

“The new Collective Bargaining Agreement is ushering in a new day for the WNBA and its players, and they are already starting to experience the rewards of it.”

— Adam Gretz, Freelance Writer

What’s next

The Fever, led by their trio of Boston, Mitchell, and Clark, will look to build on their WNBA semifinal appearance last season and compete for a championship.

The takeaway

Aliyah Boston's historic contract extension is a landmark moment for the WNBA, showcasing the significant improvements in player compensation and opportunities under the new CBA. This deal sets a new standard for top talent in the league and signals a bright future as the WNBA continues to grow its profile and fanbase.