WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender eligibility

Commissioner sends memo to teams on eligibility rules Players’ union refuses to be used as a political pawn Cunningham remarks have prompted rallies and protests WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women’s basketball. “I know ma

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women’s basketball.

The Portland Fire were part of the national conversation regarding transgender inclusion in sports last week when the Indiana Fever came to town.

Engelbert sent a memo to players and teams explaining how the league is approaching the situation

Engelbert: WNBA to continue talks about transgender athletes next week  ESPN

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women’s basketball

WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation  AP News

“Our policies are our practice, which is that every player … in this league has been determined to be eligible,” Jessica Berman said.

Julie Tétart led France's LF2 in scoring and rebounding, but the WNBA and WNBPA won't say if the transgender player is eligible under the CBA.

The basketball player wouldn't turn down an offer to play in the WNBA.

French transgender basketball player Julie Tétart said the WNBA has never reached out despite a dominant season in France's second-tier women's league.