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WNBA Forms Task Force to Address Trans Athlete Participation

8/9/2026

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced a task force of leaders to discuss transgender athlete participation next week.
Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White said they will be eligible women for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham urged a ban on transgender athletes, arguing girls should not face biological men.
Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson and Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve defended transgender athletes as a human-rights issue.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced a task force of leaders to discuss transgender athlete participation next week.
Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White said they will be eligible women for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham urged a ban on transgender athletes, arguing girls should not face biological men.
Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson and Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve defended transgender athletes as a human-rights issue.