Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom writes letter to WNBA officially declaring for 2027 draft

Enes Kanter Freedom officially submitted his letter declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, citing league rules amid the Sophie Cunningham controversy.

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

Martina Navratilova has questioned the WNBA’s current eligibility wording after Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to enter the 2027 draft. Cathy Engelbert says league leaders will discuss the issue next week. Navratilova has also backed Aryna Sabalenka and the WTA’s new one-time SRY gene testing rule.

Donald Trump Jr. sends message to Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson: “Enes Kanter breaks every record in the WNBA in year one”  MARCA

A day after Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced they were planning to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, they’ve already started to receive backlash from former NBA players. Robin Lopez, a Los Angeles native who played at Stanford, had a 16-year NBA career and called out Freedom on an X repost from former NFL...

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.

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

Men In The WNBA? Former NBA Stars Declare For 2027 WNBA Draft, Cites “Self Declaration”  Forbes

He made the announcement on Friday.

Here's what to know about the WNBA eligibility of Enes Kanter Freedom and other men as the league faces pushback on its public support for transgender athlete inclusion in women's sports.

Shaquille O'Neal revealed why he believes rival WNBA players are "jealous" of Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark.

August 07, 2026 3:07 PM ET The ball is in your court, WNBA, or should I say balls.Ever since Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham came out publicly against transgenders competing in female sports, it���s been an absolute circus around the WNBA, especially considering a lot of figures in the league have taken a public s

The Aces visit the Fever on Thursday as WNBA superstars A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark face off

Caitlin Clark is in the middle of her finest season in the WNBA.

Harsh fouls against Clark and WNBA officiating have fueled a national debate, with some lawmakers demanding accountability from the league.