The Indiana Fever announced that center Aliyah Boston had a procedure on her right knee to repair a lateral meniscus tear. The surgery was performed by Dr. Corey Kendall of Ortho Indy, and it drew a supportive response from teammate Caitlin Clark during the offseason.
The team had earlier listed Boston’s injury as a “lower leg issue” for the season. Learning that she needed surgery showed how much the problem had affected the star big.
Boston played through pain during the season
The issue dated back to the start of the season, when Boston first suffered the injury. Despite the pain, she earned her fourth WNBA All-Star appearance, averaging 16.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.
Boston also posted a 40.6 percent shooting mark from three-point range, a new career high.
Clark backs Boston with a message of support
When Clark saw news of the successful procedure, she reposted the Fever’s announcement on Instagram with a four-word message: “Comeback gonna go crazy,” Clark wrote.
Boston quickly replied with her own note of support: “Thanksss babess.” The exchange highlighted the bond between two young stars who have become the franchise’s most important pieces. Clark has had lower-body injuries of her own, so she knows how demanding rehab can be.
Recovery timeline and outlook for Boston
Boston is slated to fully recover in the coming weeks, a standard window of six to eight weeks for arthroscopic procedures. Fever fans have reason to be excited, especially because Boston played at such a high level while injured.
Clark’s prediction will hold true if Boston is fully healthy in 2027.
