Former Rockets player declares for WNBA draft amid transgender athlete conversations
Two former NBA players declared themselves eligible for the 2027 WNBA draft, stating they identify as women. This prompted the WNBA commissioner to convene discussions about the league's policies on transgender athletes. The declarations have sparked debate about how the league should define eligibility.
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National story. 52 articles from 28 sources. Updated Aug 13, 2026.
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3 sourcesWNBA strongly denounces 'bad-faith efforts' by NBA has-beens claiming to be trans to join league
2 former NBA players launch cheap anti-trans stunt to exploit WNBA rules
Two failed ex-NBA players are trying to turn a transphobic movie plot into reality
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Two Ex-NBA Players Declare for the WNBA Draft. Now League Will Meet to Determine Trans Eligibility
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4 sourcesWho is Enes Kanter, the man jumping into the WNBA transgender debate?
Ex-NBA center declares for WNBA draft, creating social media frenzy: ‘What a loser’
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21 sourcesFormer NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom begins ‘transition to the WNBA’ with shirtless workout
Let the 'Transition' Begin: Enes Kanter Freedom Posts Workout Vid After Declaring for WNBA Draft
Kanter Freedom’s WNBA bid is a ‘brilliant PR move’: Joe Concha
SURPRISE! CBS Reports Enes Kanter and Royce White Interest in the WNBA Draft
The story so far
7 developments- Aug 7Former NBA Star Declares Entry Into WNBA Draft
- Aug 8WNBA task force to discuss growing drama around transgender athletes
- Aug 10Enes Kanter officially declares for 2027 WNBA Draft amid ‘trans’ controversy
- Aug 11Former Rockets player declares for WNBA draft amid transgender athlete conversations
- Aug 11Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom begins ‘transition to the WNBA’ with shirtless workout
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Quiet for 67 daysLast development · Aug 11 — Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom begins ‘transition to the WNBA’ with shirtless workout