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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton addresses WNBA transgender athlete debate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:05 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton addresses WNBA transgender athlete debate

Summary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attended an Indiana Fever game against the Dallas Wings on August 20 and took to social media to express his stance against the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports. He emphasized his commitment to keeping men out of women’s sports, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the eligibility of transgender players in the WNBA. This comes as former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declare for the 2027 WNBA draft, intensifying discussions on the league's rules regarding gender eligibility. Recent incidents involving fans at WNBA games have further fueled the controversy.

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By the Numbers

•Paxton attended the August 20 game between the Fever and Wings.
•He criticized participation of transgender athletes in women's sports.
•Kanter and White's draft declarations add to the ongoing debate.
•The WNBA's rules currently do not define 'woman' clearly.

Latest Updates

1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Attorney General says he’ll ‘fight to keep men out of women’s sports’ after attending WNBA game

What they're saying

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Much of the chatter around the WNBA right now is not focused on the on-court action, but rather on the debate about transgender athletes competing in the sport. Enes Kanter and Royce White have already declared for the 2027 draft, while Kanter also recently suggested that two more former NBA players could potentially declare as well if the WNBA does not change their rules.
— Yahoo Sports

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