Aliyah Boston Will Stay in Indiana Through 2026

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1. Indiana Fever Lock In Aliyah Boston Through 2026 🔒

The Indiana Fever have exercised their fourth-year option on 2023 Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston, ensuring she remains with the franchise through the 2026 season. (ESPN)

WHY IT MATTERS: This move signals the Fever’s confidence in Boston as a long-term cornerstone. The former No. 1 overall pick and South Carolina standout helped lead Indiana, alongside Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, to its first playoff appearance in eight years. General Manager Amber Cox and Head Coach Stephanie White clearly see Boston as a key piece of the Fever’s plan to stay in the postseason mix.

2. Valkyries Center Temi Fagbenle Cast in Upcoming Film Debut 🎬

Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle is heading to the big screen. She’s been cast in Children of Blood & Bone, an upcoming Paramount Pictures film set to release in January 2027. (Deadline)

WHY IT MATTERS: More and more, women’s basketball players are turning their on-court fame into off-court opportunities. From Flau’jae Johnson building a music career to Angel Reese hosting a podcast, today’s athletes are expanding their influence far beyond the game. This will be Fagbenle’s first film credit—and she’ll be in elite company, starring alongside Viola Davis, Regina King, Cynthia Erivo, and Idris Elba.

3. Storm’s Nika Mühl and Jordan Horston to Miss Entire 2025 Season 🚫

The Seattle Storm have placed guard Nika Mühl and forward Jordan Horston on the suspended list after both suffered significant knee injuries while playing this offseason. The team announced that both players will miss the entire 2025 WNBA season to recover. (ESPN)

WHY IT MATTERS: Horston and Mühl are promising young players still carving out their place in the W. Horston, entering her third season, was a steady contributor for Seattle last year—averaging 6.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Mühl, a rookie in 2024, appeared in 16 games and was gaining momentum playing overseas before her injury. Both will resume their contracts in 2026, but missing a full season at this stage of their careers poses a tough challenge as they fight to stay in the league’s long-term plans.