From Newsweek · Bryan Colbert Jr. · · 1m 10s
Indiana Fever Update on Aliyah Boston Injury
Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston undergoes successful knee surgery after 2026 season ends.
In brief
Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston undergoes successful knee surgery after 2026 season ends. Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston had successful knee surgery but recovery timeline remains unclear. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Indiana Fever Injury Update
The Indiana Fever announced a significant injury update involving four-time All-Star Aliyah Boston after the 2026 WNBA season ended.
Boston Undergoes Knee Surgery
Aliyah Boston had successful surgery Wednesday to repair her right knee's lateral meniscus, performed by Dr. Corey Kendall at OrthoIndy.
Surgery Timing
The procedure occurred two weeks after Indiana's season ended with a playoff loss to the Las Vegas Aces.
Rehabilitation Plan
Boston will begin rehabilitation under Indiana's medical and performance staff, but no recovery timetable or 2027 season availability was provided.
Boston's Season Performance
Boston averaged 16.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 40 games during the 2026 season, shooting 52.8% from the field.
Recovery Impact
Boston's health remains critical for Indiana as the team builds around its young core, with no indication she will miss the 2027 season.
The bottom line
Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston had successful knee surgery but recovery timeline remains unclear.
