Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom submits formal request to enter 2027 WNBA draft
Enes Kanter Freedom filed a letter with the WNBA on Monday declaring his intention to join the 2027 draft, citing eligibility requirements under the league’s collective bargaining agreement.
Former NBA first-round pick Enes Kanter Freedom posted a letter on Monday indicating his voluntary decision to enter the player pool for the 2027 WNBA Draft. The document, addressed to the league’s office, states that he is at least 22 years old, has no remaining intercollegiate eligibility and requests confirmation of receipt and future correspondence to his personal email.
Kanter’s declaration follows similar statements from other former NBA players who have announced intentions to join the draft as a response to ongoing discussions about transgender participation in women’s sports. WNBA player Sophie Cunningham recently said she wants to protect young female athletes, while Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a "Trans kids belong" shirt during a recent game, highlighting the league’s internal debate.
The league issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and noted that it will continue to address the issue without becoming a political tool. The WNBA is also reviewing a recent on-court incident involving Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington, who was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and may face further discipline.