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Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston talks knee surgery, recovery with Candace Parker
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Aliyah Boston says everything is pointing positive for 2027. The Indiana Fever post player and four-time WNBA All-Star said on her podcast she has recovered from right meniscus surgery and she should be ready next spring.
Boston told " Post Moves " co-host Candace Parker that everything around the surgery — the 24-year-old's first — went well, but the recovery can be annoying. Several family members have been around to help her, though she'd rather not require it.
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"I'm a do it myself person, so I was yelled at a lot because they were, like, 'You can't,'" she said.
Not being able to take a shower for a while was particularly frustrating.
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) reacts to a call in the second half of Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Basketball - FIBA Basketball Women's World Cup - Final - United States v France - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - September 13, 2026 Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston of the U.S. pose with the trophy after winning the FIBA Women's World Cup Final REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
(Annegret Hilse, REUTERS)
USA's forward #14 Aliyah Boston throws the ball during the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup semi-final match between Spain and the United States in Berlin on September 12, 2026. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP via Getty Images)
(TOBIAS SCHWARZ, AFP via Getty Images)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) celebrates a three-point basket on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) passes the ball against Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever in overtime, 86-84.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) yells on defense Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) goes up for a basket Wednesday, July 22, 2026, before a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) reacts to the action Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun, 123-88.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) hugs Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris (52) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun, 123-88.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) speaks with an official Saturday, July 18, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) attempts a 3-pointer Saturday, July 18, 2026, during the second half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty, 108-88.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) and Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) react to the action Wednesday, July 15, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) celebrates Indiana Fever guard Bree Hall (23) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, during the second half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, 111-87.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) rebounds the ball Saturday, June 27, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) and Phoenix Mercury forward Marta Suarez (77) watch the ball Wednesday, June 24, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center-forward Aliyah Boston (7) high-fives Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) on Monday, June 22, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 86-77.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) goes up for a basket against Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) on Thursday, June 18, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 18: Aliyah Boston #7 of the Indiana Fever walks the orange carpet during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend at Phoenix Convention Center on July 18, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Alex Slitz, Getty Images)
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) attempts to stop Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) looks to pass against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) reacts to a call in the second half of Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) reacts to a call in the second half of Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Basketball - FIBA Basketball Women's World Cup - Final - United States v France - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - September 13, 2026 Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston of the U.S. pose with the trophy after winning the FIBA Women's World Cup Final REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
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USA's forward #14 Aliyah Boston throws the ball during the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup semi-final match between Spain and the United States in Berlin on September 12, 2026. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP via Getty Images)
(TOBIAS SCHWARZ, AFP via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) celebrates a three-point basket on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) passes the ball against Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever in overtime, 86-84.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) yells on defense Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) goes up for a basket Wednesday, July 22, 2026, before a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) reacts to the action Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun, 123-88.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) hugs Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris (52) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun, 123-88.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) speaks with an official Saturday, July 18, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) attempts a 3-pointer Saturday, July 18, 2026, during the second half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty, 108-88.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) and Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) react to the action Wednesday, July 15, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) celebrates Indiana Fever guard Bree Hall (23) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, during the second half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, 111-87.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) rebounds the ball Saturday, June 27, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) and Phoenix Mercury forward Marta Suarez (77) watch the ball Wednesday, June 24, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center-forward Aliyah Boston (7) high-fives Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) on Monday, June 22, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 86-77.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) goes up for a basket against Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) on Thursday, June 18, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 18: Aliyah Boston #7 of the Indiana Fever walks the orange carpet during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend at Phoenix Convention Center on July 18, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) attempts to stop Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) looks to pass against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith/IndyStar)
"Keeping a leg out of the shower so the stitches don't get wet," Boston said of the tricky maneuvering. "What do you want me to do? I enjoy my showers."
The meniscus injury was an annoyance all season, but she played in 40 of the 44 regular-season games, averaging 16.1 points and 8.0 rebounds. She also played for Team USA in a gold-medal winning World Cup effort.
Boston previously said she will not play in the 3-on-3 Unrivaled league this winter.
Aliyah Boston contract
Aliyah Boston counted $1 million toward the Fever's 2026 salary can and is scheduled to count $1.55 million in 2027. Her contract runs through the 2029 season.
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