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‘Playing Victim,’ ‘League Is in Shambles’ — WNBA Community Reacts As Enes Kanter Sends Letter to Cathy Engelbert

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There seems to be no end in sight to the transgender debate around the WNBA. After it emerged that Enes Kanter and Royce White had been reportedly banned from the 2027 WNBA Draft, the former Boston Celtics center made multiple public appearances to make his stance clear, even inviting Cathy Engelbert to a ‘peace summit’ moderated by Caitlyn Jenner.

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell make WNBA history as Fever’s unstoppable duo

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Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combined for 67 points against the Sky and accomplished something no other WNBA duo has done three times.

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“She Isn’t Necessarily Taking a Hardline”: Riley Gaines Puts Caitlin Clark on the Spot for Failing to Defend Sophie Cunningham Amid WNBA Controversy

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The WNBA’s trans athlete debate continues to rage on over a month after Sophie Cunningham opposed the idea of trans athletes participating in women’s sports in an ESPN profile by Hallie Grossman. “Young girls in a sport shouldn’t have to go against biological men,” Cunningham told Grossman.

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“Certain Threats Don’t Get Warnings”: Sky Owner Details Decision To Ban Enes Kanter Freedom From Wintrust Arena Without a Warning

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Updated Aug 27, 4:22 PM ET

Enes Kanter Freedom has been banned from the Wintrust Arena. After the former NBA player showed up at the Indiana Fever vs.

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His name is Enes Kanter

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Updated Aug 27, 7:25 AM ET

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 23: Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the second half between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Ge...

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Liberty Clinch Playoff Spot Despite Volatile Season

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The New York Liberty secured their sixth straight playoff berth after a Fire loss, setting up a postseason run with their intact core under Chris DeMarco.

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Preview: Mystics face Mercury on Thursday

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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 25, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Was...

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Caitlin Clark, Fever Deliver WNBA Record Not Seen in 29 Years

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Caitlin Clark and the Fever delivered a historic result against the Sky that the WNBA had not witnessed in nearly three decades. The post Caitlin Clark, Fever Deliver WNBA Record Not Seen in 29 Years appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sky Receive Historic News After Caitlin Clark-Fever Showdown

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The Sky received historic news after their primetime matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Fever produced a stunning result. The post Sky Receive Historic News After Caitlin Clark-Fever Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘They Have Been Masterful’ – ‘Shark Tank’ Investor Kevin O’Leary Lays Out Why He’s ‘Bullish’ on the WNBA Despite Rampant Controversies

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Updated Aug 27, 2:35 PM ET

The WNBA continues to find itself in heated debate regarding the Enes Kanter debacle. The controversy surrounding the trans athlete debate has continued to rage on in recent weeks with no end in sight.

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‘We will never be free’: Fever star breaks her silence on Caitlin Clark laughing at Angel Reese

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The Indiana Fever’s 95-91 overtime win against the Atlanta Dream on August 16 was one of the most exciting games of the WNBA season. Atlanta had the chance to win in regulation, but superstar Dream forward Angel Reese missed a game-winning layup in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. The game also provided another…

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‘I should not be treated differently’: Enes Kanter Freedom demands answers from WNBA

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Updated Aug 27, 12:45 PM ET

Enes Kanter Freedom’s battle with the WNBA rolls on after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky matchup following a confrontation with Chicago guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter Freedom was sitting courtside wearing a shirt reading “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” Late in the third quarter, Cloud could be seen shouting…

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‘He Took It Too Far’ — Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Enes Kanter Over WNBA Gimmick

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Updated Aug 26, 11:54 PM ET

Stephen A. Smith has criticized former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom over his recent attempt to enter the WNBA Draft, calling the move classless. Kanter’s stunt intensified an already heated discussion surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports. He announced himself as a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft earlier this month, arguing that the league’s [...]

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Debate rages on the real reason behind record-breaking WNBA viewership numbers

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On August 23rd, the Indiana Fever faced the Chicago Sky for their third matchup this season. In their second game on August 8th, Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a hard foul on Fever Sophie Cunningham, and the two had to be separated. Carrington taunted the Fever on social media after the incident, posting an…

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