Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft amid ongoing debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Enes Kanter Freedom has announced he is declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, citing current eligibility guidelines. The former NBA player made the announcement in a video posted on social media, addressing the ongoing discussions about transgender athletes in women's sports. He emphasized that he does not intend to mock anyone and claims to meet all necessary requirements for the draft. The Women’s National Basketball Players Association responded by affirming its commitment to diversity and inclusion while condemning hate and abuse. The WNBA has yet to comment on Freedom’s declaration.
- •Freedom declares for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a WNBA prospect.
- •He emphasizes meeting all eligibility criteria for the draft.
- •The announcement intersects with debates on transgender athletes.
- •The WNBPA released a statement supporting diversity and condemning hate.
- •The WNBA has not yet commented on his declaration.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Freedom Says He’s Declaring for 2027 WNBA Draft amid Trans Athlete Debate
"“I am definitely not here to mock, make fun of, or disrespect any community or personal choices,” said the former NBA player
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