Aliyah Boston Active for Indiana Fever's Game Against New York Liberty Aliyah Boston is expected to play in the Indiana Fever’s Saturday matchup against the New York Liberty, despite being listed as questionable on the initial injury report due to a right lower-leg injury. The 22-year-old forward missed Friday’s 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm, but coach Stephanie White confirmed Boston will be active for the game. White emphasized that Boston will face “some restrictions” in her minutes, particularly in the first half, to ensure she adjusts well to returning to the floor. The coach noted the team will avoid having Boston log a long stretch of minutes, relying on her and the medical staff to communicate in real-time about her condition. Boston’s absence on Friday was attributed to the “compilation of games” rather than any specific issue from Wednesday’s loss to the Golden State Valkyries. The injury, which first occurred during the Unrivaled exhibition in February, has persisted through the WNBA season. Boston missed two of the three preseason games and sat out her first regular-season contest on May 17. She returned for the following game but has since missed three games, including the front end of a back-to-back earlier this month. In Boston’s absence, Makayla Timpson started at center, contributing eight points and nine rebounds against Seattle. The Fever’s lineup will continue to rely on Timpson’s presence while Boston works her way back. White highlighted the importance of managing Boston’s minutes carefully, stating the team will “try to not have her log a long stretch of minutes” to protect her recovery. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark, who missed Friday’s game with a back injury, is listed as probable for Saturday’s contest.#indiana_fever #makayla_timpson #aliyah_boston #stephanie_white #new_york_liberty
Indiana Fever's 2026 Free Agency Outlook: Key Players and Contract Status The Indiana Fever’s 2026 season will feature only three players under guaranteed contracts, a stark contrast to previous years, due to the league’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The agreement, finalized in late 2025, has reshaped free agency rules, pushing most veteran players into free agent status for the 2026 season. The Fever’s roster for the upcoming season is now defined by a mix of core players, restricted free agents, and unrestricted free agents, with significant implications for the team’s future. The new CBA has created a system where players with fewer than six years of service can be “cored” by their teams, meaning their teams have the right to match any offer they receive. This change has led to a wave of free agency across the league, with the Fever’s roster being a prime example. The team’s current roster includes three players under contract for 2026: Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Makayla Timpson. The remaining players, including key contributors like Lexie Hull, Kelsey Mitchell, and Sophie Cunningham, will enter the 2026 free agency market with varying degrees of control over their futures. Caitlin Clark, the league’s reigning MVP finalist, is in her third year of her rookie contract with the Fever. Under the old CBA, the team would have needed to pick up her team option for 2027 ahead of the 2026 season. However, the new agreement allows Clark to pursue a max extension in 2027 due to her inclusion on the 2024 All-WNBA first team. Despite a shortened 2025 season due to injuries, Clark averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists, solidifying her status as one of the league’s top players.#caitlin_clark #indiana_fever #collective_bargaining_agreement #aliyah_boston #makayla_timpson
