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Aliyah Boston Sends 5-Word Message on Massive WNBA Deal

Aliyah Boston Sends 5-Word Message on Massive WNBA Deal

Summary

WNBA player Aliyah Boston signed a four-year contract extension with the Indiana Fever worth $6.3 million, making her the highest-paid player in the league under the new salary rules. The deal reflects Boston’s strong performance and comes after A’ja Wilson secured a historic contract with the Las Vegas Aces.

Key Facts

  • Aliyah Boston agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever.
  • Boston’s new deal makes her the highest-paid player in the WNBA so far under the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
  • A’ja Wilson previously signed a three-year, $5 million supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces.
  • Boston earned $1 million this season, below the max allowed, to help her team pay other players.
  • Starting in 2027, Boston’s salary will be 20% of the salary cap each year through 2029.
  • Boston was the No. 1 draft pick in 2023 and averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3 assists last season.
  • She was sixth in MVP voting and earned All-Defensive and All-WNBA second team honors.
  • The WNBA’s new salary rules could lead to more high-value contracts for other players soon.
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