Ex-NBA Stars Royce White, Enes Freedom ‘Declare’ For WNBA Draft: What’s Behind The Controversy?

Former NBA first-round picks Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom have announced their intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Both athletes identify as transgender women, which has triggered widespread discussions regarding transgender eligibility within women's professional sports. This development follows their public declarations of gender identity, placing the WNBA at the center of a controversy concerning the rules and regulations that govern who can compete in women's athletic leagues across the United States.