WNBA denounces ‘bad-faith efforts’ by ex-NBA players claiming to be trans to join league

The WNBA has denounced two former NBA players who mockingly declared themselves eligible for the women’s league by claiming to identify as women. Former NBA (National Basketball Association) players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have claimed they are eligible for the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association)

League says no immediate eligibility matters Two former NBA players declared for 2027 draft Union says players will not be ‘political pawns’ The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. “There are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the WNB

In the aftermath of Sophie Cunningham's comments, the league has found itself resisting fear-mongering and false narratives

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.

The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. "There are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the WNBA, and we strongly denounce the bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others," a league spokesperson said Wednesday in

The league also said there are no eligibility issues regarding transgender athletes at this time.

The WNBA is criticizing those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league

WNBA denounces ‘bad-faith’ transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues  AP News

Here's what the league's anti-hate task force had to say about two former NBA players 'declaring' for the WNBA Draft

WNBA to hold crunch talks over transgender athletes as Sophie Cunningham row intensifies  GB News