Indiana star Aliyah Boston had arthroscopic surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in her right knee

Indiana Fever star forward Aliyah Boston underwent arthroscopic surgery on Thursday to repair damage to the lateral meniscus in her right knee, the team announced. Boston, a first-round pick and the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2023, had played in 40 of the Fever's 44 regular-season games, averaging 16.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

Her performance improved during the playoffs, where she averaged 19.7 points as the U.S. women's national team secured its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title. The Fever informed that Boston will commence rehabilitation and will provide updates on her recovery as they become available. Her contract with the Indiana Fever remains in place through the 2029 season.