Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston has knee meniscus surgery
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The gist
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston had arthroscopic surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in her right knee.
The team gave no recovery timeframe, leaving her 2027 season status open.
Background
Aliyah Boston is a 24-year-old Indiana Fever forward, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 WNBA draft, rookie of the year that season and a four-time All-Star, signed with Indiana through 2029. The Fever announced the arthroscopic knee surgery after a season in which the team went 28-16 and lost its first-round playoff series 2-1 to the Las Vegas Aces. Boston averaged 16.1 points and 8.0 rebounds in the regular season and 19.7 points in the playoffs. The surgery adds another offseason variable for the Fever, who also face free agency for Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026Boston had arthroscopic surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in her right knee.
- Oct 15, 2026The Indiana Fever announced the surgery and gave no timeframe for her recovery as it relates to the 2027 WNBA season.
- Oct 15, 2026The Fever said Boston will begin rehabilitation and that updates will be provided as they become available.
- Oct 16, 2026Reports were published on the Fever's announcement, including one on Caitlin Clark's reaction to the news.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Fever said Boston will begin rehabilitation and that updates will be provided as they become available, without giving a recovery timeframe.