Ty Lawson suggests starting a trans league to resolve WNBA debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Former NBA player Ty Lawson, a teammate of Dwight Howard, proposed creating a separate league for transgender athletes to address ongoing debates in the WNBA regarding participation policies. Lawson's comment comes amid discussions about the inclusion of trans athletes in the league, which has faced criticism over its unclear guidelines since its inception in 1996. The proposal arises as the WNBA experiences a surge in popularity while dealing with these contentious issues. Multiple voices in the sports community have weighed in on the trans athlete conversation, emphasizing the need for clarity in league rules.
- •Ty Lawson advocates for a separate league for transgender athletes.
- •Debate over trans athletes has prompted calls for clearer WNBA policies.
- •The WNBA has faced criticism over its participation rules since 1996.
- •The league is currently seeing increased popularity and attention.
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dwight Howard’s former teammate has a ‘simple’ solution to end trans athletes in WNBA debate
"One former teammate of NBA legend Dwight Howard has a simple but effective solution to the debate about transgender athletes in the WNBA. Ever since its introduction in 1996, the WNBA, as the name suggests, has been the league for the biggest women’s basketball players in the world.
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