Sophie Cunningham ignores Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White draft declarations
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Sophie Cunningham is prioritizing the Indiana Fever's remaining schedule over the recent controversy surrounding the WNBA. Both Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have stated their intentions to enter the WNBA draft, a development that has generated public reaction. Cunningham addressed the news on September 11, noting she is uninterested in the discussion and remains focused on her current team responsibilities. The Fever are currently in the midst of their season, and players are managing the standard pressures of a playoff push. Cunningham indicated she intends to let the individuals involved handle their own pursuits without her engagement. There have been no further comments from the organization regarding the draft declarations.
- •Sophie Cunningham stated she is ignoring news regarding Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White.
- •Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White recently declared their intentions to enter the WNBA draft.
- •Cunningham is currently focused on the remaining games for the Indiana Fever.
- •The remarks were made on September 11 during the ongoing WNBA season.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Draws Hard Line After Enes Kanter Freedom Tries to Attach Her Name to His Campaign
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m gonna…’ Sophie Cunningham’s true feelings on Enes Kanter, Royce White’s WNBA declarations
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Drops 6-Word Reaction Around Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White’s WNBA Draft Declarations
- 5:31 PMESPN — 'Gonna let them do them': Cunningham ignoring Kanter Freedom, White
"The Indiana Fever are 26-14 with four games left in the regular season and home-court advantage on the line, so the last thing Sophie Cunningham wants to talk about is Enes Kanter Freedom. The veteran guard has been one of the more outspoken players in the WNBA this summer on the topic of biological women [...]
"Sophie Cunningham has been at the center of the most polarizing off-court conversation this season. Now, after an unexpected turn involving former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft, the Indiana Fever guard seemingly has no interest in making it her problem.
"Sophie Cunningham reveals what she truly thinks of former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA Draft. Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham stirred up one of the biggest debates in the WNBA when she stated that the W should only allow female athletes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:10 PMSophie Cunningham Draws Hard Line After Enes Kanter Freedom Tries to Attach Her Name to His Campaign
The Indiana Fever are 26-14 with four games left in the regular season and home-court advantage on the line, so the last thing Sophie Cunningham wants to talk about is Enes Kanter Freedom. The veteran guard has been one of the more outspoken players in the WNBA this summer on the topic of biological women [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:12 AM‘I’m gonna…’ Sophie Cunningham’s true feelings on Enes Kanter, Royce White’s WNBA declarations
Sophie Cunningham reveals what she truly thinks of former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA Draft. Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham stirred up one of the biggest debates in the WNBA when she stated that the W should only allow female athletes.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:06 AMSophie Cunningham Drops 6-Word Reaction Around Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White’s WNBA Draft Declarations
Sophie Cunningham has been at the center of the most polarizing off-court conversation this season. Now, after an unexpected turn involving former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft, the Indiana Fever guard seemingly has no interest in making it her problem.
- ESPNSep 11, 2026, 5:31 PM'Gonna let them do them': Cunningham ignoring Kanter Freedom, White
Sophie Cunningham said she's focusing on the Fever's remaining games and not the commotion around Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft.
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