Turkish American basketball player and activist
The WNBA is continuing discussions on transgender athlete participation, with a memo from commissioner Engelbert and a task force set to meet. Public responses vary as players and allies voice opinions; two ex-NBA players have signaled interest in WNBA draft consideration. The league states it will approach the topic thoughtfully and in line with its values.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been ejected from a Chicago Sky–Indiana Fever WNBA game after a verbal confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Sky owner Michael Alter has barred him from future Chicago home games; the WNBA has said Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not currently eligible for the 2027 draft. The Fever won 113–90.