Indiana Fever Exercises Fourth-Year Option on Star Center
Aliyah Boston is staying with the Indiana Fever through the 2026 season. On Friday, the team exercised the fourth-year option on her rookie contract, securing her place on the roster for at least two more years. The move was expected—Boston has quickly become a cornerstone of the franchise. She leads a talented young core that the Fever continues to build around, setting the team up for stability and long-term growth.
A former South Carolina star and the number one overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Boston made history as the first rookie to lead the league in field goal percentage. She was a unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year and has been named an all-star in each of her first two seasons, cementing her status as one of the league’s brightest young stars. Her dominance on both ends of the floor has already made her a key piece for the Fever’s rebuilding process, ensuring they will remain competitive for years to come. By picking up her fourth-year option, the Fever have made it clear: Boston is central to their future.
In her first two seasons, Boston has averaged 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and one block per game; an impressively efficient stat line for a young post player. Her steady production and two-way impact have been critical to the Fever’s resurgence. Now paired with reigning Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, Boston forms one of the most exciting and dynamic duos in the WNBA. Boston’s dominance in the paint, combined with Clark’s perimeter playmaking, gives the Fever a new level of versatility. Together, they helped lead Indiana to its first playoff appearance in eight years, signaling the start of a new era for the franchise.
Exercising Boston’s fourth-year option is more than just a roster move—it’s a commitment to the foundation the Fever are building. With her talent, leadership, and consistency, Boston is the kind of player a team builds around. Locking her in through 2026 ensures continuity as Indiana continues to shape its identity and push for deeper playoff runs. As the Fever looks to the future, Aliyah Boston remains at the center of it all.
