Aliyah Boston reaches 4-year, $6.3M extension with Fever
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Key Points:
- Three-time WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston has signed a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever, making her the highest-paid player in league history.
- The extension utilizes a new provision in the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement, allowing Boston to accelerate her path to a maximum salary based on her All-WNBA selection.
- Boston will earn $1 million in 2026, slightly less than the max she was eligible for, to help the Fever manage their roster salary, then 20% of the salary cap each year through 2029.
- Since being drafted No. 1 in 2023, Boston has averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, and the Fever are building their team around her, 2024 No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark, and star guard Kelsey Mitchell.
- Fever GM Amber Cox emphasized Boston's importance as a cornerstone for the franchise and expressed optimism about her future development and impact on the team.
