The Cunningham Effect: WNBA slams ‘bad faith’ critics as viewership soars

The Cunningham Effect: WNBA slams ‘bad faith’ critics as viewership soars  MARCA

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.

Critics of the WNBA calling out its transgender policies - or lack therefore - were slammed Wednesday for their hurtful "bad faith" in criticizing men claiming to be women so they can play in the league.

WNBA general managers and presidents discussed transgender athletes on Wednesday as part of an anti-hate task force meeting.

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 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 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

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