Two Former NBA Players Declare for 2027 WNBA Draft, Citing League's Eligibility Rule

Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, citing a CBA rule stating "Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA." Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told teams that eligibility rules are collectively bargained with the players' union, meaning any change requires negotiation, not a unilateral league decision. The WNBA has not publicly commented.