WNBA last year. With most of its star players out for the season, it was Aliyah Boston who put her foot on the pedal to accelerate the Fever’s comeback. Despite Boston having some difficulties in her rookie season with Indiana, the 24-year-old has now become a stalwart for the team.
Following the WNBA season, the Fever star kept herself busy. Playing in the Unrivaled, the 3-time WNBA All-Star won the Defensive Player of the Year 2026. And looking at her surge, the Fever front office decided that they needed to extend a special offer to such a special talent.
Aliyah Boston Overtakes A’ja Wilson For The Richest Supermax Contract
According to reports from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Fever signed the 2023 Rookie of the Year to a four-year contract extension. This deal was part of the latest Exceptional Performance On Initial Contract (EPIC). A provision created following the sanctioning of the latest CBA agreement.
“Indiana Fever three-time WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston is signing a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the franchise, giving her the richest total salary in league history to date, Zack Miller of WME Basketball tells me, @alexaphilippou and @kendra__andrews,” Charania wrote on X.
Indiana Fever three-time WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston is signing a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the franchise, giving her the richest total salary in league history to date, Zack Miller of WME Basketball tells me, @alexaphilippou and @kendra__andrews. Boston… pic.twitter.com/k5GoeI7qJv
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 17, 2026
More details about her contract revealed that the deal is worth a whopping $6.3 million. Such a number makes it the richest supermax contract offered to a player this year. In 2026 alone, the 24-year-old will be making $1 million. Furthermore, she will be earning 20% of the total salary cap each season through 2029.
Scroll to continue reading
Trending WNBA News
This contract means that the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup champion has now surpassed A’ja Wilson for the highest supermax. Previously, it was Wilson’s $5 million deal with the Las Vegas Aces, which was the richest.
Meanwhile, having landed such a lucrative contract, Boston seemed elated.
Aliyah Boston Shares Her Excitement About Her New Journey With the Indiana Fever
The 24-year-old had an injury scare while playing in the Unrivaled. With her lower extremity injury bothering her, fans were concerned about her availability. Thankfully, everything now looks all right as she is eager to begin her season. And following her latest contract extension, the 2022 NCAA champion had a lot to say.
“I’m super blessed and grateful for this opportunity and to continue my journey here with the Fever. God is good! I’m excited for the future ahead for both myself and for our team, and I can’t wait to keep building upon everything we have accomplished so far. Go Fever!” said Boston.
Thus, with things looking rosy, fans will be eager to see how she can make things work for the Fever.