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sports22 days ago•2 min saved

Pat Beverley Blames Kanter and White for Engelbert's WNBA Exit

Pat Beverley claims Enes Kanter and Royce White pressured WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert into resigning, asserting that outside activism and player advocacy fueled the friction. Engelbert plans to step down at the end of 2026 amid tensions over salary distribution and inclusion stances. The article notes Adam Silver is leading the replacement search with Engelbert providing input, while other voices weighed in on the debate as part of a broader leadership transition in the league.

via hitc.com|

#cathy-engelbert #enes-kanter #pat-bev

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Royce White Attends Fever Game in Blonde Wig as WNBA Draft Bid Heats Up

Former NBA player Royce White attended an Indiana Fever game wearing a long blonde wig as part of his bid to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, saying he was there to scout competition and support the league. White has publicly declared for the draft via a letter from his attorney, asserting transgender identity for eligibility—a move some outlets labeled a publicity stunt—while he and his team press the WNBA to clarify eligibility rules and threaten litigation if barred.

via Fox News|

#basketball #indiana-fever #royce-white

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

WNBA stays mum on eligibility rules after Kanter Freedom and White are barred from 2027 draft

OutKick reports the WNBA has deemed Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft but has not disclosed the criteria or how it defines 'woman' under the CBA, prompting calls for transparency and written guidance before the draft.

via Fox News|

#cba-definition #enes-kanter-freedom #royce-white

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

AP Reports Kanter Freedom, Royce White Ineligible for WNBA Draft

Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the next WNBA draft, per an AP source. They had announced intent to enter, but the league has not publicly explained the decision; the piece also notes ongoing debates over transgender participation in the WNBA, with Freedom and White identifying as women.

via Bleacher Report|

#draft-eligibility #enes-kanter-freedom #royce-white

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White Face WNBA Eligibility Clash Over Gender Claim

Front Office Sports reports that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White say they intend to enter the 2027 WNBA draft by identifying as women, but the league’s current CBA rule states only players who are women are eligible to play; the declarations are described by league sources as publicity stunts, and there is no language about gender identity in the CBA. Freedom was briefly ejected from a Chicago game after a confrontation with Natasha Cloud, with questions remaining about whether he can return to WNBA arenas.

via Front Office Sports|

#cba #enes-kanter-freedom #gender-eligibility

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Pat Bev slams Kanter and White over 2027 WNBA draft bid

Patrick Beverley criticized Enes Kanter and Royce White for declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft, saying their moves disrespect the game and the brand; the declarations come amid a broader debate on transgender eligibility in the WNBA, as current rules lack a clear definition of 'woman' and could influence future draft declarations.

via hitc.com|

#enes-kanter #patrick-beverley #royce-white

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Beverley blasts Kanter and White's WNBA draft stunt as disrespectful

Patrick Beverley criticized Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White for announcing plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft to test the league's transgender eligibility policy, calling it a bad-faith stunt that disrespects the WNBA and its players. The league has rejected the move as a tactic to exploit the debate, while Kanter says other former players may join the effort; Beverley emphasizes defending women's basketball and implying there are respectful ways to voice opinions on policy.

via New York Post|

#enes-kanter #patrick-beverley #royce-white

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Draft Drama: Veteran ex-NBA Players Ignite WNBA Trans Debate

An SB Nation opinion piece argues that the supposed threat of transgender women in the WNBA is a manufactured right-wing narrative, sparked by Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White and amplified by Riley Gaines. It claims there are currently no trans women in NCAA or WNBA who would be draft prospects in 2027, and that both Kanter Freedom (34) and White (35) would be undraftable due to age, lack of current play, and character concerns (White’s long-standing restraining order and other issues). The article contends their motivations are grift and discrimination rather than protecting women’s basketball, and suggests the league ignore them rather than engage with the debate.

via SB Nation|

#enes-kanter-freedom #riley-gaines #royce-white

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Royce White links fear of flying to transgender identity as he aims for the WNBA draft

Royce White, the former NBA guard, said on his podcast that his fear of flying stemmed from a transgender inner self and stated he would enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as transgender, following Enes Kanter Freedom’s similar plan. The remarks sparked controversy online and included a brief exchange with Robin Lopez; White, drafted 16th overall by the Rockets in 2012 but who played only three NBA games, later pursued politics as a Republican Senate candidate.

via New York Post|

#enes-kanter-freedom #fear-of-flying #royce-white

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Enes Kanter Freedom bids for 2027 WNBA Draft amid ongoing trans-athlete debate

Former NBA first-round pick Enes Kanter Freedom formally notified the WNBA of his intention to enter the 2027 Draft, joining fellow ex-pro Royce White in a move sparked by the Sophie Cunningham transgender-athletes controversy and broader debates over women’s sports, with Kanter citing league rules and draft eligibility in his formal letter.

via Fox News|

#enes-kanter-freedom #royce-white #sophie-cunningham

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

WNBA Debates Trans Inclusion as Ex-NBA Stars Enter 2027 Draft

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo indicating ongoing, nuanced discussions about transgender participation in women’s basketball, while former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, fueling the national debate; the WNBPA stressed diversity and inclusion and said the union will not be used as political pawns.

via Fox News|

#cathy-engelbert #enes-kanter-freedom #royce-white

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Transgender Royce White Eyes 2027 WNBA Draft, Prompts Policy Debate

Former NBA guard Royce White announced he will declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a transgender woman, arguing self-identification should make him eligible and pressing the league for a clear transgender policy; he threatened a discrimination lawsuit if barred, highlighting the ongoing debate over transgender participation and league rules.

via New York Post|

#basketball #eligibility-policy #royce-white

sports2 months ago•11 min saved

Ex-NBA star Royce White signals 2027 WNBA Draft bid amid transgender-eligibility debate

Former NBA first-round pick Royce White says he will declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, saying he identifies as a transgender woman for basketball and aligning with Enes Kanter Freedom in challenging the league. He claims he’d be unstoppable and would like to play for the Minnesota Lynx, but WNBA eligibility is defined by the league as women under the CBA, and a declaration does not guarantee a draft slot. The piece frames a broader debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports and notes White’s Minnesota Senate candidacy.

via Fox News|

#eligibility #enes-kanter-freedom #royce-white