Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston is a vital part of the organization’s WNBA championship aspirations. The four-time All-Star has dealt with injury struggles throughout the season, forcing the Fever to manage her minutes closely.
Boston’s health woes are a key reason why many WNBA fans are puzzled by her latest news.
WNBA World Reacts To Aliyah Boston’s Unrivaled Deal
The off-season three-on-three basketball league announced it reached terms with Boston on a multi-year deal. Boston is familiar with Unrivaled, having played a key role in Phantom BC’s campaign in the 3-on-3 basketball league last season.
However, she had suffered a right leg injury in the final regular-season game in Unrivaled, which has caused problems this season, frustrating many Fever fans who wonder why she’d agree to continue playing in the offseason league.
Content creator Ben Daniel wrote, “Getting injured in Unrivaled, signing an epic deal, and returning to Unrivaled, can’t make this up.”
Getting injured in Unrivaled, signing an epic deal, and returning to Unrivaled….
Can’t make this up https://t.co/fvt7otJW0s
— Ben Daniel (@TheBenDanielPod) August 28, 2026
Another user said: “And hasn’t been able to stay healthy for the Fever after a leg injury in Unrivaled these players are wild.”
“Just so she can injure herself again,” one WNBA observer remarked.
Just so she can injure herself again 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾 https://t.co/XMf7aXJ8SL
— suns (OM MVP) (@antivirgosuns) August 28, 2026
Normally a durable player, Boston has missed multiple games for the first time in her career this season due to ongoing leg issues.
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Despite the injury struggles, Boston is averaging a career-high 17 points per game with improved efficiency from the three-point and free-throw lines.
One user believed Indiana shouldn’t have allowed Boston to sign the Unrivaled deal, stating: “This is completely unacceptable. How many games has she missed from being injured in Unrivaled? The Fever front office continues to make blunder after blunder.”
This is completely unacceptable. How many games has she missed from being injured in Unrivaled. The Fever Front office continues to make blunder after blunder. https://t.co/ShhCG1ToCj
— Maxx (@MaxxZimonick) August 28, 2026
The Fever made a major investment in Boston before the season, signing her to a four-year $6,300,000 contract.
Many fans believe her primary obligation should be to play well for the franchise, perhaps following her close friend and teammate, Caitlin Clark, and avoiding off-season leagues.
Another fan reacted to the news by saying “nooooo.”
One user suggested the decision could be detrimental to Boston’s career, saying, “I hope her medical team is locked in. Those miles add up, especially for bigs.”
While many fans are upset about Boston’s decision, helping Clark and the Fever (26-14) win a championship may ease much of the anger.
