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Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:36 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft
Summary

Enes Kanter Freedom has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft following an extensive 11-season career in the NBA. Previously, he played for teams including the Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers before being waived by the Houston Rockets in February 2022. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, Freedom's move to the WNBA marks a significant transition in his professional basketball career. The draft is set to take place in 2027, providing time for Freedom to prepare for this new opportunity.

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By the Numbers
  • •Freedom played 11 seasons in the NBA.
  • •He was waived by the Houston Rockets in February 2022.
  • •He stands at 6 feet 10 inches.
  • •The WNBA Draft is scheduled for 2027.
  • •Freedom's transition marks a significant career change.
Latest Updates
  • 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Here's the letter Enes Kanter sent to WNBA asking to enter player pool for 2027 draft
  • 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Freedom Officially Declares for WNBA Draft as Pressure Campaign on League’s Trans Policy Ratchets Up
  • 3:36 PMFox News — Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom writes letter to WNBA officially declaring for 2027 draft - Fox News
  • 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Freedom Says He’s Declaring for 2027 WNBA Draft to Challenge Eligibility Rules
  • 12:48 PMThe Hill — Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft - The Hill
  • 11:50 PMNewsnationnow.com — Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft - NewsNation
What they're saying
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Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom says he is declaring himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft, framing the move as a challenge to the ... Read More

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Enes Kanter Freedom officially submitted his letter declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, citing league rules amid the Sophie Cunningham controversy.

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Enes Kanter Freedom ratcheted up his campaign against the WNBA by sharing he has made it "official-official" and declared for the league's draft.

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