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Stephen A. Smith Backs Sex-Based WNBA Eligibility Rules Amid Trans Debate

Smith argued the WNBA should preserve eligibility for players born female, framing the issue around competitive fairness rather than hostility toward transgender people. Reacting to Enes Kanter’s comments, he said athletes raising concerns about physical advantages deserve to be heard. Smith stressed opposition to hate or discrimination while insisting the league needs clear boundaries around participation.

By Raahib Singh

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Enes Kanter Says Michael Jordan Protest Cost Him $30 Million to $40 Million

Kanter said he wore Jordan’s Concord sneakers marked “made with slave labor” during a game in Charlotte with Michael Jordan in attendance. Afterward, teammates warned his NBA career was effectively over. Kanter said his agent later told him speaking out again could cost another six seasons and roughly $30 million to $40 million in earnings.

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Warriors Reportedly Treating 2026-27 as a Development-Focused “Gap Year”

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Warriors Reportedly Treating 2026-27 as a Development-Focused “Gap Year”

Golden State reportedly views 2026-27 as a “gap year,” with the organization prioritizing internal development over major outside additions. Monte Poole reported the focus will be on player growth rather than splashy offseason moves, reflecting a more patient approach as the Warriors balance their current core with longer-term roster planning around Stephen Curry.

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Olivia Miles Makes WNBA History While Dominating Las Vegas

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Olivia Miles Makes WNBA History While Dominating Las Vegas

Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 600 points and 150 assists, passing Cynthia Cooper, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. She also powered Minnesota with 26 points on 11-of-23 shooting, directly scoring or assisting on 44 of the Lynx’s 98 points while creating efficiently against multiple primary defenders.

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Robin Lopez Mocks Enes Kanter and Royce White Over WNBA Draft Talk

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Robin Lopez Mocks Enes Kanter and Royce White Over WNBA Draft Talk

Lopez ridiculed Kanter and White after both floated entering the 2027 WNBA Draft. Joking that teams drafting players usually want them around for four years, Lopez said he “can’t imagine anybody wants Enes Kanter or Royce White around them for even 4 minutes,” turning their declarations into another punchline in the eligibility debate.

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15 days ago

Russell Westbrook Doesn't Think About Being A Free Agent Much

Russ played the 2025-26 season on a one-year, $3.63 million veteran minimum contract. He's now an unrestricted free agent. When asked about how he feels about remaining unsigned, Russ said, "I don’t (think about it) honestly. I love playing basketball and if it happens, it works and that’s my plan."

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