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Kyle Kuzma criticizes WNBA's handling of transgender athlete debate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:26 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Kyle Kuzma criticizes WNBA's handling of transgender athlete debate

Summary

Kyle Kuzma has expressed criticism towards the WNBA regarding its ongoing debate about transgender athletes competing in women's sports. The discussion escalated following comments from Sophie Cunningham that transgender women should not compete with biological women. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that a task force will evaluate the issue in the coming weeks. Kuzma supports Cunningham's view, asserting that the league should already have a clear stance on the matter. This controversy coincides with former NBA players declaring for the WNBA Draft, potentially complicating the league's eligibility rules.

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Key Details

•Kuzma criticizes the WNBA for complicating the transgender athlete issue.
•Sophie Cunningham sparked controversy with her comments on competition eligibility.
•A task force will assess the situation over the coming weeks.
•Kuzma believes the league should only include biological women.
•Former NBA players have declared for the WNBA Draft amid the debate.

Latest Updates

5:26 PMYahoo Sports — ‘A disservice’ – Kyle Kuzma hits back at transgender athlete debate after WNBA commissioner’s memo

What they're saying

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Kyle Kuzma has criticised the WNBA amid the ongoing debate about transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. The controversy started when Sophie Cunningham said that transgender women should not play alongside biological women.
— Yahoo Sports

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