Piers Morgan challenges WNBA regarding Enes Kanter Freedom's draft declaration
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Enes Kanter Freedom has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, identifying as a woman. Piers Morgan responded by urging the WNBA to address this situation, questioning their stance on transgender athlete participation in the league. Freedom's declaration has raised significant attention, prompting discussions on how current WNBA players will react. This follows Royce White's similar declaration for the draft, adding further context to the unfolding situation. The WNBA's response is awaited as the draft approaches.
- •Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft as a transgender athlete.
- •Piers Morgan questions WNBA's stance on transgender participation.
- •Royce White also declares for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- •Current WNBA players' reactions to Freedom's declaration are anticipated.
- •Draft discussions may shape future league policies regarding transgender athletes.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — “Brilliant”: Piers Morgan Reacts Publicly as Enes Kanter Freedom Plots WNBA Career
- 7:54 AMYahoo Sports — Piers Morgan issues a major challenge to WNBA after Enes Kanter Freedom’s 2027 draft declaration
"Controversial TV host Piers Morgan has weighed in on Enes Kanter Freedom’s announcement that he intends to join the WNBA. As the debate over WNBA eligibility rules rages on, Kanter said he met every single requirement necessary to compete in the league and would declare for the 2027 draft.
"Enes Kanter Freedom’s WNBA declaration draws a response from Piers Morgan. The 2027 WNBA Draft is shaping to be one of the most important events in the history of the league, but for unexpected reasons.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:20 AM“Brilliant”: Piers Morgan Reacts Publicly as Enes Kanter Freedom Plots WNBA Career
Controversial TV host Piers Morgan has weighed in on Enes Kanter Freedom’s announcement that he intends to join the WNBA. As the debate over WNBA eligibility rules rages on, Kanter said he met every single requirement necessary to compete in the league and would declare for the 2027 draft.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:54 AMPiers Morgan issues a major challenge to WNBA after Enes Kanter Freedom’s 2027 draft declaration
Enes Kanter Freedom’s WNBA declaration draws a response from Piers Morgan. The 2027 WNBA Draft is shaping to be one of the most important events in the history of the league, but for unexpected reasons.
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