Enes Kanter aims to dunk on Angel Reese in potential WNBA debut
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Enes Kanter Freedom expressed his desire to dunk on Angel Reese in the WNBA following his declaration for the draft. He stated on X that Reese would be his first target after becoming the No. 1 pick in the 2027 draft. The WNBA currently has eligibility rules that may limit Kanter's chances, as it only allows women to compete. Despite the ongoing discussions around the league's inclusivity, it’s unclear whether Kanter’s intentions will gain traction with league officials.
- •Kanter aims to dunk on Reese after declaring for the WNBA Draft.
- •Reese has not publicly responded to Kanter’s comments.
- •The WNBA is reviewing its eligibility guidelines amidst ongoing debates.
- •Kanter claims he could be the top pick in the 2027 draft.
- •The league views Kanter's declaration as unserious at this time.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘First Player I’m Dunking On, the Paul George of the WNBA’ — Enes Kanter Bashes Angel Reese As Dream Lose to Caitlin Clark’s Fever
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter calls out Angel Reese, claims he wants to dunk on her in a WNBA game
"Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has declared his desire to have his first poster dunk in the WNBA on Angel Reese after his WNBA Draft declaration. Kanter seems to be going through with his plans to declare for the WNBA Draft and get selected, or exhaust all legal measures until he gets a shot, or the WNBA bans trans athletes from competing.
"Former NBA center Enes Kanter declared for the 2027 WNBA draft in a move intended to challenge the consistency of the WNBA’s eligibility frameworks after Sophie Cunningham’s comments on trans athletes participating in women’s sports. On Sunday, he revealed which WNBA player he would first dunk on if he were drafted and signed next season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 4:29 AM‘First Player I’m Dunking On, the Paul George of the WNBA’ — Enes Kanter Bashes Angel Reese As Dream Lose to Caitlin Clark’s Fever
Former NBA center Enes Kanter declared for the 2027 WNBA draft in a move intended to challenge the consistency of the WNBA’s eligibility frameworks after Sophie Cunningham’s comments on trans athletes participating in women’s sports. On Sunday, he revealed which WNBA player he would first dunk on if he were drafted and signed next season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:57 AMEnes Kanter calls out Angel Reese, claims he wants to dunk on her in a WNBA game
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has declared his desire to have his first poster dunk in the WNBA on Angel Reese after his WNBA Draft declaration. Kanter seems to be going through with his plans to declare for the WNBA Draft and get selected, or exhaust all legal measures until he gets a shot, or the WNBA bans trans athletes from competing.
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