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NBA Stars Enes Kanter, Royce White Join 2027 WNBA Draft

8/9/2026

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert memoed on Aug 9 2026 that the league’s agreement permits women to play and omits gender-identity language.
NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom and NBA player Royce White announced they will enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as women.
Seattle Storm forward Stefanie Dolson and Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve backed transgender athletes, while Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham’s anti-trans stance sparked rallies in Seattle and Portland.

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert memoed on Aug 9 2026 that the league’s agreement permits women to play and omits gender-identity language.
NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom and NBA player Royce White announced they will enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as women.
Seattle Storm forward Stefanie Dolson and Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve backed transgender athletes, while Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham’s anti-trans stance sparked rallies in Seattle and Portland.