Charles Barkley ‘disappointed in’ WNBA, NBA commissioners for their handling of transgender debate

Basketball commentator Charles Barkley criticized the leaders of the NBA and WNBA for not controlling debate about transgender athletes in women's basketball. Barkley said they allowed the discussion to spread widely on the internet, where many people shared differing views on the issue.

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Deseret NewsCenter· Aug 26, 2026

Charles Barkley ‘disappointed in’ WNBA, NBA commissioners for their handling of transgender debate

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Revolver NewsRight· Aug 26, 2026

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