Enes Kanter Proposes Televised ‘Peace Summit’ as WNBA Holds Firm on Draft Eligibility

Overview

• On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Enes Kanter Freedom publicly offered a televised “peace summit” addressed to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and said Caitlyn Jenner agreed to moderate the event.
• The WNBA continues to treat Kanter’s and Royce White’s draft declarations as publicity stunts, has not accepted them as eligible players, and has kept league task forces and listening sessions active without changing policy.
• Kanter’s actions have produced direct incidents at games, including an August ejection after a verbal clash with Natasha Cloud, a ban from Wintrust Arena, and a threat of legal action against the Chicago Sky and its owner.
• Broadcasters and commentators have pushed back, with Jason Page publicly inviting Kanter to defend his position on his Sportswrap program, while social media responses have been sharply critical.
• Article XIII of the WNBA’s 2026 CBA says only “players who are women are eligible” but offers no definition, so any formal rule or verification system would need bargaining with the WNBPA and could prompt legal challenges and further venue-safety responses.