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Donald Trump offers Dennis Rodman, Enes Kanter WNBA eligibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:59 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Donald Trump offers Dennis Rodman, Enes Kanter WNBA eligibility

Summary

During a rally in Oklahoma, Donald Trump announced he would grant former NBA players Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom a 'full pardon' to compete in women's sports, including the WNBA. Kanter Freedom has expressed intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, but reports indicate he may not be eligible. Trump's comments reflect ongoing debates about eligibility rules in women's sports, as WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert reaffirmed the importance of the league's eligibility procedures. Current information suggests Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not deemed suitable for the upcoming draft.

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Key Details

•Trump made remarks at a rally in Oklahoma.
•Kanter Freedom plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.
•Reports state Kanter Freedom may not be eligible for the draft.
•Engelbert emphasized the league's commitment to fair competition.
•Rodman and Kanter Freedom are both former NBA players.

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3:59 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Full pardon’ – Donald Trump offers Dennis Rodman, Enes Kanter WNBA route

What they're saying

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Donald Trump has said he would give former NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom a “full pardon” to compete in women’s sports, including the WNBA. The comments came during a rally in Oklahoma, with Kanter Freedom having already declared his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.
— Yahoo Sports

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