Critics slam ex-NBA players' push to enter WNBA draft

Amid heated debate over transgender athletes in women's sports, former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White say they plan to enter the 2027 WNBA draft. Experts say it's a "bad-faith" attempt to score political points at the expense of a marginalized community.

After another former NBA player announced intentions to join the WNBA, Lawson responded on Tuesday night.

Former NBA player-turned-conservative-activist Enes Freedom has submitted a letter of intent declaring for the WNBA draft in a protest against trans athletes in women's sports. AP basketball writer Doug Feinberg and former gymnast Jennifer Sey join to discuss.

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom put pen to paper and — as promised — has officially declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft. On Monday morning, Freedom posted a video of him signing his name to a document that asks the WNBA to accept his “decision to enter the player pool for the 2027 WNBA Draft,” which...

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, challenging the league to address its eligibility rules amid an intensifying national debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports.  “Officially official, @WNBA. I have officially declared for the 2027 #WNBA Draft. Rules are rules! #LetFr

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Friday that the league will continue discussing transgender athlete participation in women's basketball at a task force meeting next week, declining to take a position as two former NBA players declared for the WNBA draft saying they identify as women.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed teams in a memo as Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White each declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

The former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom stands at 6 foot 10 inches.

Former NBA first-round pick Royce White said Friday he intends to enter the 2027 WNBA draft, telling OutKick he now identifies as a woman “for purposes of basketball” and would take the league to court if no team signs him. White, 35, made the announcement hours after fellow ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom declared h

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Royce White announces her intention to enter the WNBA Draft: "I identify as a trans woman who only identifies sometimes"  MARCA