Aliyah Boston Signs Historic Contract Extension with Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever ink Aliyah Boston to record-setting WNBA contract extension
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The Indiana Fever announced a groundbreaking four-year contract extension with power forward Aliyah Boston on April 17, 2026. The deal, valued at $6.3 million, marks the richest salary in WNBA history, making Boston the first player to benefit from the new Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision.
- 01Aliyah Boston's contract extension is worth $6.3 million, the highest in WNBA history.
- 02Boston will earn $1 million in the upcoming season before transitioning to a supermax contract.
- 03This is the first use of the EPIC provision in the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement.
- 04Boston averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in her career-best season.
- 05She was a key player for the Fever, helping them nearly reach the WNBA Finals despite team injuries.
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On April 17, 2026, the Indiana Fever announced a landmark four-year contract extension with Aliyah Boston, making her the highest-paid player in WNBA history with a total deal worth $6.3 million. Boston will receive $1 million for the upcoming season, followed by a supermax salary from 2027 to 2029, which accounts for 20% of the team's salary cap. This extension is the first application of the Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision established in the recent collective bargaining agreement, allowing players to accelerate their earnings after achieving All-WNBA honors. Since being drafted first overall in 2023, Boston has made a significant impact, averaging 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. Her outstanding performance in the 2025 season, despite team injuries, led her to finish sixth in MVP voting and earn All-Defensive and All-WNBA second-team selections.
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Boston's record-setting contract signifies a shift in the WNBA's financial landscape, potentially attracting more talent and investment into the league.
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