Two former NBA players say they plan to declare for the 2027 WNBA draft, a move that has drawn attention to unresolved questions about how the league defines eligibility and how women’s sports should balance inclusion, competitive fairness and safety. Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, both former NBA players, announced separately on social media that they intend to seek WNBA eligibility. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed transgender policies in a memo sent to teams Friday afternoon and obtained by The Associated Press. Hogshead said former NBA players declaring for the WNBA draft were “forcing the issue” by asking the league to define how its eligibility rule would be applied. Critics of broad eligibility policies have said women’s sports exist to preserve fair competition and opportunities for female athletes.