{
  "id": 275902,
  "title": "‘This Is Amazing,’ ‘Genius’ – Sports World Reacts As Enes Kanter Freedom Declares Himself a WNBA Prospect Amid Trans-Athlete Debate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/this-is-amazing-genius-sports-world-reacts-as-enes-kanter-freedom",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T18:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/amazing-genius-sports-world-reacts-183042593.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom has declared his intention to compete in the upcoming WNBA draft, garnering significant attention and praise from the sports world. Sporting a WNBA hoodie, Freedom posted on social media that he believes he meets all the necessary criteria to play in the league, stating that he looks forward to the WNBA \"honoring its stated principles.\" This announcement comes amidst a heated debate surrounding the inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports, which has been a contentious issue in the WNBA recently. Former swimmer and activist Riley Gaines, who advocates against the involvement of trans athletes in women's sports, praised Freedom's announcement, calling him a \"genius\" and expressing her eagerness to see him compete against the WNBA's top players. Clay Travis, founder of OutKick, also commended Freedom's video, calling it \"amazing.\" The WNBA world has rallied behind Freedom, with many expressing their support for his decision and predicting that he will become the highest scoring professional basketball player of all time.",
  "summary": "Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom seems to have his sights set on competing in the WNBA. The 6-foot-10 center has revealed that he is declaring himself for the WNBA Draft.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom announces WNBA draft intention.",
    "Sports world praises Freedom's announcement as genius and amazing.",
    "Debate on trans athletes in women's sports fuels WNBA discussion."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Piers Morgan issues a major challenge to WNBA after Enes Kanter Freedom’s 2027 draft declaration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/piers-morgan-issues-a-major-challenge-to-wnba-after-enes-kanter",
        "published": "2026-08-08T07:54:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}