{
  "id": 303822,
  "title": "“Brilliant”: Piers Morgan Reacts Publicly as Enes Kanter Freedom Plots WNBA Career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/brilliant-piers-morgan-reacts-publicly-as-enes-kanter-freedom-plots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T10:20:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brilliant-piers-morgan-reacts-publicly-102022774.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has announced his intention to join the WNBA, declaring for the 2027 draft, sparking discussions about the league's eligibility rules. Piers Morgan expressed his thoughts on X, calling Kanter \"Brilliant\" and questioning the WNBA's stance on men playing in their league. Meanwhile, tennis legend Martina Navratilova discussed the issue on \"Piers Morgan Uncensored,\" saying she was \"sad\" that Sophie Cunningham, a WNBA player, was vilified for speaking out about male bodies in women's sports. Navratilova emphasized that the league should be supporting inclusivity, similar to the Women's Tennis Association. Former NBA player Royce White also announced his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA draft, identifying as transgender. Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams expressed openness to competing or teaming up with a trans player in the WNBA. WNBA players and coaches have shown support for inclusivity, with Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wearing a \"Trans kids belong\" shirt and Riley Gaines making it her mission to exclude trans people from sports.",
  "summary": "Controversial TV host Piers Morgan has weighed in on Enes Kanter Freedom’s announcement that he intends to join the WNBA. As the debate over WNBA eligibility rules rages on, Kanter said he met every single requirement necessary to compete in the league and would declare for the 2027 draft.",
  "key_points": [
    "Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA draft, sparking debate",
    "Martina Navratilova criticizes vilification of WNBA player Sophie Cunningham",
    "Royce White and Gabby Williams join calls for trans inclusivity in WNBA"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-07T18:30:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}