WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says she will step down after the 2026 season. Following the announcement, Enes Kanter Freedom publicly said he is submitting himself as a candidate to become the next commissioner.
The outlets describe Kanter as a polarizing figure whose name has been repeatedly tied to the league’s ongoing transgender-athlete controversy. New York Post and Times of India both frame his commissioner bid in the context of his high-profile campaign and his dispute with the WNBA.
Times of India adds that Kanter also faces legal and disciplinary developments: it reports he is pursuing a federal lawsuit after being ejected from a game, naming the Chicago Sky and other associated entities. New York Post focuses more on the immediate reaction to Engelbert’s departure and Kanter’s social media video announcement, without emphasizing the lawsuit details.
