Kanter and White declare for WNBA Draft amid controversy

Former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declared for the 2026 WNBA Draft, aiming to exploit the league's ambiguous eligibility rules. Their move is part of a broader movement against the inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports, following comments from Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham. Ty Lawson, a nine-year NBA veteran, criticized Kanter and White on social media, labeling their actions as 'weird.' Despite the declaration, it remains unclear if either player will secure a draft spot, with speculation about potential legal complications stemming from their non-drafted status. The WNBA plans to address the eligibility definition in its collective bargaining agreement but indicated that clarification may take time.

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