Former NBA Players Deemed Ineligible for WNBA Competition

Sources around the league said Kanter Freedom and fellow former NBA player Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA.

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Multiple league sources have confirmed that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, both formerly of the NBA, are ineligible to compete in the WNBA. The determination addresses questions that had circulated regarding the two players’ potential participation in the women’s professional basketball league.

While the league has clarified the eligibility question, uncertainty remains regarding whether arena access restrictions will be imposed on either player. League officials have not yet announced a final decision on that matter, according to the sources.

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