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2 former NBA players launch cheap anti-trans stunt to exploit WNBA rules
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Joe Reberkenny , as published by Washington Blade
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Freedom last played in the NBA in 2022, while White's last professional game was in 2018.
Two former NBA players are attempting to extend their professional sports careers by exploiting the WNBA's policy on gender identity. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White plan to self-identify as transgender to meet the requirements for the WNBA draft. Their decision is seen as an attempt to take advantage of the current policy in place.
Freedom last played in the NBA in 2022, while White's last professional game was in 2018. Further details on this development are available from the Washington Blade, which has been following the story as it unfolds in the local area.
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Category: rights Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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