“Maybe He’s Trying to Kiss Up to Daddy Trump”: Media Mogul Jason Lee Questions Enes Kanter’s Motives Behind WNBA Controversy
Kanter Freedom said he identified as a woman to test WNBA eligibility rules and was later declared ineligible by the league.
- Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom declared himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft on Tuesday, though league sources confirmed he was deemed ineligible on August 24.
- Security escorted Freedom from Wintrust Arena on August 23 after he stood on the court during an Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game, following a confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
- Freedom claimed he attended to support Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, describing her as an "American hero" for her stance on wanting to "protect young girls" from competing against "biological men."
- His maneuver aims to pressure the WNBA to define self-identification policies, as Freedom argued the current Collective Bargaining Agreement does not explicitly prevent his participation.
- Another former NBA player, Royce White, also announced he identifies as a woman to play professionally, while French basketball player Julie Tétart transitioned while competing in Monaco.
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Kanter Freedom’s WNBA bid fuels debate over gender, eligibility
By Gemma McHugh, September 8, 2026 Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was declared ineligible for the WNBA Aug. 24, according to league sources. Kanter Freedom announced on X he intended to declare for the upcoming draft and later stated he identified as a woman so he could play in the WNBA. He argued he meets
Enes Freedom Reveals Sophie Cunningham's Private Text After Explosive WNBA Courtside Ejection
Enes Freedom reveals a private text exchange with Sophie Cunningham following his controversial ejection from a WNBA game, as his legal battle over the incident escalates in federal court.
NBA Champion Questions Enes Kanter Freedom's Intent Against WNBA Players Days After He Reveals Sophie Cunningham's Text Exchange
While Enes Kanter Freedom claims to support women’s sports and Sophie Cunningham’s stance on trans athletes, for 2023 NBA champion Michael Porter Jr., Freedom’s actions do not reflect his intent. For the Brooklyn Nets small forward, Freedom’s actions – attending the Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game on August 23 only to be ejected after an altercation […]
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