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Enes Kanter criticizes Cheryl Reeve over transgender athlete comments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Enes Kanter criticizes Cheryl Reeve over transgender athlete comments

Summary

Enes Kanter Freedom voiced strong criticism of Cheryl Reeve's remarks regarding transgender athletes following the Minnesota Lynx's 86-66 victory over the Indiana Fever, which marked the conclusion of the WNBA season. Reeve had hailed support for transgender athletes as a significant achievement. Kanter responded on X, urging Reeve to resign and challenging her to prove her commitment to women's sports by drafting him in the 2027 WNBA Draft. His comments follow a contentious discourse surrounding gender and sports participation.

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By the Numbers

•Minnesota Lynx end WNBA season with an 86-66 win over Indiana Fever
•Cheryl Reeve emphasizes support for transgender athletes as a major achievement
•Enes Kanter calls for Reeve's resignation and issues a drafting challenge
•Kanter's comments spark discussions on transgender inclusion in sports

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7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter labels Cheryl Reeve unfit for WNBA amid latest transgender comments

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Enes Kanter Freedom has expressed his unfiltered views on Cheryl Reeve’s latest comments about transgender athletes. The Minnesota Lynx concluded the 2026 WNBA season with a stunning 86-66 win over the Indiana Fever.
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