Brianna Turner criticizes political use of WNBA in trans rights debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Brianna Turner addressed the misuse of the WNBA in political discussions regarding transgender athletes. She emphasized her disdain for being exploited to undermine trans rights, criticizing figures like Enes Kanter and Royce White for using women's sports to further their agendas. Turner stated that the conversation has settled back to basketball following a tumultuous period of external influence. She advocates for the rights of trans individuals and calls for an end to the manipulation of women's sports for political purposes.
- •Brianna Turner expresses frustration over WNBA's political exploitation.
- •Her comments come after a period of heightened media scrutiny regarding trans athletes.
- •Turner aims to redirect focus back to basketball and away from political agendas.
- •She specifically calls out Enes Kanter and Royce White for their roles in the debate.
- •The issue has cooled down recently after weeks of controversy.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I hate being used’ – WNBA star Brianna Turner takes strong stand on trans rights
"Brianna Turner didn’t hold back when addressing critics using the WNBA as a political talking point. After weeks of media noise and political stunts from outside figures, the conversation around transgender athletes in the WNBA has largely quieted down.
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