Caitlyn Jenner jokes about WNBA draft entry

Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic decathlon gold medalist, has humorously suggested she might enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Jenner shared this hypothetical idea during a recent conversation with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom on the "Planet Tyrus" podcast. She reportedly told Freedom, "I'm like a real trans person. Maybe I should sign up for the 2027 WNBA draft." Jenner's remark was made in the context of Freedom and fellow former NBA player Royce White publicly declaring their intentions to enter the WNBA Draft. Their declarations are described as a satirical protest against the league's approach to transgender eligibility rules. Freedom has argued that the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement does not explicitly define eligibility by sex or gender identity, suggesting that identifying as a woman should legally allow him to enter. The WNBA has been reviewing its long-term transgender eligibility policies, according to reports. However, league officials have privately indicated that there are currently no transgender players facing eligibility issues within the league.