Not totally sure, but I think it all stems from Sophie Cunningham being asked about it.

Posted on August 7, 2026 at 03:36:57 PM by Alpo

She replied she didn't think bio men should be playing with women. From there each side grabs the ball and runs with it. There have been protests at the games -- both sides of the issue, discussions on sports shows, lots of social media action, etc. You can blame the GOP media machine if you'd like, but it is also sites like ESPN and anything else covering the WNBA.

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Enes Kanter: After careful consideration and reviewing the current eligibility guidelines, I’m officially declaring myself a @WNBA prospect. If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every single requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA. (nm) - By suede August 7, 2026 at 02:10:08 PM
- They think they are proving a point, when in reality not a single trans person has tried to join the WNBA.* - By gbmcq August 7, 2026 at 04:25:15 PM
  - I don't think it's a point, it is a litmus test. They want to force everyone to take a side.* - By Alpo August 7, 2026 at 05:00:04 PM
- There are more closeted game men (nttiawwt)in the GOP Senate than there are trans basketball players in the WNBA (even with Grahams passing) - By Cincywolve August 7, 2026 at 03:34:43 PM
- With the first pick in the 2027 WNBA draft the Nashville Balls select…..* - By warrenO August 7, 2026 at 03:07:44 PM
- Still wouldn't be able to play any damn D.* - By jjwalker August 7, 2026 at 03:00:51 PM
- Happens to be 100% false but go on Can’t Play Em Kanter* - By Poster P August 7, 2026 at 02:19:09 PM
- This is a losing issue for Dems and I wish they'd just ditch the entire fucking thing - By Daytripper August 7, 2026 at 02:14:33 PM
  - The Democratic Party doesn’t control the WNBA’s CBA, which does say you have to be a woman to play in it - By brick August 7, 2026 at 03:03:38 PM
    - The statement you wrote needs to be front and center. I haven't heard a single Democratic candidate say anything like that this summer* - By Daytripper August 7, 2026 at 03:05:15 PM
      - Jon Ossoff MUST center the WNBA CBA in his messaging going forward. (nm) - By suede August 7, 2026 at 03:14:02 PM
        
        Ossoff is a gifted pol, if all our Democratic pols were like him, we'd win more elections* - By Daytripper August 7, 2026 at 03:26:52 PM
  - Don't want to piss off Big Trans.* - By Alpo August 7, 2026 at 02:37:13 PM
    - GOP invents issues and has a media machine to drive the narrative for the dumb Kurts. Is there a man playing in the WNBA? Is this even a political issue**** - By Cincywolve August 7, 2026 at 03:21:52 PM
      - Not totally sure, but I think it all stems from Sophie Cunningham being asked about it. - By Alpo August 7, 2026 at 03:36:57 PM
    - Literally polls as 1% of the country, here's the thing - By Daytripper August 7, 2026 at 02:42:26 PM
  - Is that right? I know there’s never been a trans player in the WNBa* - By Poster P August 7, 2026 at 02:34:13 PM
    - There’s a 34 year old guy in the French women’s 2nd division who wants to play in the WNBA - By brick August 7, 2026 at 03:06:56 PM
    - It's important to spend all of our intellectual capital on a subject that affects virtually nobody.* - By Cap August 7, 2026 at 02:40:34 PM
    - Just a matter of time.* - By Alpo August 7, 2026 at 02:37:54 PM
      - Y’all think this a way bigger thing than it is* - By Poster P August 7, 2026 at 03:57:12 PM
        
        In terms of real world impact, I don't disagree it is peanuts. But men in women's spaces a significant front in the culture wars.* - By Alpo August 7, 2026 at 04:03:58 PM
- Who is Penis Kanter?* - By Rich August 7, 2026 at 02:12:52 PM
- Oh damn. What a sick burn.* - By Charlie August 7, 2026 at 02:11:08 PM
  - This is all because of Rich’s girl, MAGA Sophie* - By Poster P August 7, 2026 at 02:20:24 PM

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Not totally sure, but I think it all stems from Sophie Cunningham being asked about it.