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Aliyah Boston's Unrivaled deal stirs backlash from WNBA fans after injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:26 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Aliyah Boston's Unrivaled deal stirs backlash from WNBA fans after injuries

Summary

Aliyah Boston of the Indiana Fever signed a multi-year deal with Unrivaled on August 22, sparking outrage among fans due to her ongoing injury issues. Boston, a four-time All-Star, has struggled with a right leg injury this season, leading to her minutes being closely managed. Many supporters believe her focus should remain on the Fever as they pursue WNBA championship aspirations. Critics express concern that playing in the offseason league could exacerbate her injuries. Boston is averaging a career-high 17 points per game despite her health struggles.

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•Boston signed a multi-year deal with Unrivaled amid injury concerns.
•She has missed multiple games this season due to leg issues.
•Boston is averaging 17 points per game this season.
•Fans are critical of her decision to continue playing in offseason leagues.
•The Fever are pursuing a championship during the current WNBA season.

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3:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Completely Unacceptable’ — Aliyah Boston’s New Unrivaled Deal Sparks Huge Outrage After WNBA Star’s Injury

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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