https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-nba-player-royce-white-says-he-is-declaring-for-next-wnba-draft-after-enes-kanter-announcementContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-nba-player-royce-white-says-he-is-declaring-for-next-wnba-draft-after-enes-kanter-announcementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-nba-player-royce-white-says-he-is-declaring-for-next-wnba-draft-after-enes-kanter-announcement#u43316Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:50:13 +0000Former NBA player Royce White announced a campaign for the 2028 United States presidency while maintaining his intent to enter the 2027 WNBA draft. White, who recently lost a second bid for the Minnesota Senate, identified as a woman to declare eligibility for the draft. He describes his pursuit as a way to address the debate over transgender athletes in sports. This move follows a similar declaration by former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, as both seek to enter the 2027 draft cycle.Why it mattersThe WNBA currently has no openly transgender women players. Recent comments from Indiana Fever g https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-nba-player-royce-white-says-he-is-declaring-for-next-wnba-draft-after-enes-kanter-announcementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-nba-player-royce-white-says-he-is-declaring-for-next-wnba-draft-after-enes-kanter-announcement#u37855Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:27:28 +0000Former NBA players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom have declared their intent to enter the WNBA draft. Freedom is seeking entry for the 2027 draft as a transgender athlete, citing eligibility rules. White followed Freedom's announcement, stating he will enter the draft to send a message amid ongoing debates over transgender athletes in sports. White has threatened legal action if he is barred from playing and claimed his wig is in the mail. The WNBA has responded passively to Freedom's bid while the WNBPA emphasizes inclusion.Why it mattersThe declarations occur during a heated d https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-nba-player-royce-white-says-he-is-declaring-for-next-wnba-draft-after-enes-kanter-announcementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-nba-player-royce-white-says-he-is-declaring-for-next-wnba-draft-after-enes-kanter-announcement#u37854Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:27:26 +0000Former NBA first-round picks Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have declared their intent to enter the WNBA Draft. Kanter Freedom is seeking entry for the 2027 draft as a transgender athlete, citing eligibility rules. White announced his declaration following Kanter Freedom's move, stating, "My wig is in the mail" and "See you at training camp." Both moves occur amid an intense debate over transgender athletes in professional sports, with White threatening legal action if he is barred from playing.Why it mattersThe declarations follow a period of tension involving th