Royce White declares for 2027 WNBA Draft as transgender woman
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Former NBA player Royce White announced plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, identifying as a transgender woman. This follows a similar declaration from Enes Kanter Freedom, who is also challenging the WNBA's eligibility rules. White's decision adds to the conversation around player inclusion and regulation within women's basketball. Details about the draft process or White's preparations are currently unavailable.
- •Royce White plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- •He identifies as a transgender woman.
- •Enes Kanter Freedom previously made a similar announcement.
- •Both players are challenging WNBA eligibility rules.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Robin Lopez puts Enes Kanter, Royce White in dirt with savage ethers of WNBA stunt
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — 16-year NBA veteran shares strong criticism of Enes Kanter, Royce White declaring for WNBA Draft
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-NBA Star Robin Lopez Calls Out Enes Kanter and Royce White for WNBA Draft Declaration
- 12:15 AMFox News — Former NBA player Royce White says he is declaring for next WNBA Draft after Enes Kanter announcement - Fox News
"A pair of former NBA first-round picks lit up social media this week after both said they intend to enter the 2027 WNBA draft. Enes Kanter Freedom’s post on X has gained over 44 million views, while Royce White’s announcement in an interview and related posts have also drawn significant attention.
"NBA veteran Robin Lopez reacted to former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft with a sarcastic takedown. Lopez recently wrapped up his NBA career in 2024 after getting drafted in 2008 with the No.
"Royce White says he's declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a transgender woman, joining Enes Kanter Freedom in challenging the league's eligibility rules.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:22 PMRobin Lopez puts Enes Kanter, Royce White in dirt with savage ethers of WNBA stunt
Robin Lopez is calling out fellow former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White for declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:38 AM16-year NBA veteran shares strong criticism of Enes Kanter, Royce White declaring for WNBA Draft
NBA veteran Robin Lopez reacted to former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft with a sarcastic takedown. Lopez recently wrapped up his NBA career in 2024 after getting drafted in 2008 with the No.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:46 AMEx-NBA Star Robin Lopez Calls Out Enes Kanter and Royce White for WNBA Draft Declaration
A pair of former NBA first-round picks lit up social media this week after both said they intend to enter the 2027 WNBA draft. Enes Kanter Freedom’s post on X has gained over 44 million views, while Royce White’s announcement in an interview and related posts have also drawn significant attention.
- Fox NewsAug 8, 2026, 12:15 AMFormer NBA player Royce White says he is declaring for next WNBA Draft after Enes Kanter announcement - Fox News
Royce White says he's declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a transgender woman, joining Enes Kanter Freedom in challenging the league's eligibility rules.
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