Former NBA player Royce White says he is declaring for next WNBA Draft after Enes Kanter announcement

Key Points:

• Former NBA player Royce White announced plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, identifying as transgender and stating he sometimes identifies as a woman for professional basketball purposes.
• White emphasized his basketball skills and leadership, claiming he would be a dominant player in the WNBA and expressed a desire for fair treatment without discrimination, including potential legal action if barred from playing.
• The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement restricts eligibility to women but does not clearly define "women" or transgender athlete policies, while the players' union supports diversity and inclusion without specifying eligibility criteria.
• White expressed interest in playing for the Minnesota Lynx and using the women’s locker room if signed, highlighting his respect for women’s basketball despite acknowledging physical differences between biological men and women.
• Another former NBA player, Enes Kanter Freedom, also announced his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, sparking debate about transgender participation in women's professional sports.