Aliyah Boston is making WNBA history, and the Indiana Fever are ensuring their franchise cornerstone is here to stay. On Friday, the team signed the three-time All-Star and 2023 Rookie of the Year to a groundbreaking contract extension, the first ever under the league's new "Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract" (EPIC) provision.

This new rule, part of the latest collective bargaining agreement, allows teams to reward young superstars early. To qualify, a player must achieve elite status within their first three seasons—by earning All-WNBA First or Second Team honors or winning the league MVP award. Boston, a defensive force and consistent double-double machine, has more than met that standard.

While the Fever confirmed a multi-year deal, reports indicate it's a four-year, $6.3 million extension. This move secures Boston's future in Indiana and sends a powerful message about her value to the franchise's rising trajectory.

"I’m super blessed and grateful for this opportunity and to continue my journey here with the Fever," Boston said in a statement. "I’m excited for the future ahead for both myself and for our team, and I can’t wait to keep building upon everything we have accomplished so far."

Her accomplishments are already impressive. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick has been an All-Star every season, averaging 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds. She ranks second in franchise history with 41 career double-doubles and third all-time in blocks. Last season, she was a key reason the injury-plagued Fever came within one game of the WNBA Finals, earning a spot on the All-Defensive Second Team.

This historic deal arrives just as the Fever report to training camp, solidifying a formidable young core. With Boston now locked in and 2024's No. 1 pick, Caitlin Clark, joining the roster, Indiana has two foundational pieces under contract for the foreseeable future, signaling an exciting new era for the team and its fans.

"We’re thrilled to be able to reward her with this new contract and make history," said Fever COO and General Manager Amber Cox. "Most importantly, [it] lock[s] her in as a cornerstone of the Fever for years to come." For a player who has only scratched the surface of her potential, this is just the beginning.