Charles Barkley Weighs in on State of the WNBA and Transgender Athlete Debate

Charles Barkley defends Sophie Cunningham: 'I can’t believe people got mad at her for telling the truth'

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns former player Charles Barkley sits courtside against the Minnesota Timberwolves during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesLast month, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham ignited a furious debate regarding whether or not transgender women have a place in women’s sports. Cunningham has drawn sharp criticism for her comments. NBA legend and cu…

Charles Barkley weighs in on state of the WNBA and transgender athlete debate

Credit: Michael Smerconish / YouTubeThe WNBA has turned into a political football, and Enes Kanter Freedom’s stunt at Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky seemed to make it clear that that fact would not be changing any time soon. Speaking as a guest on Michael Smerconish’s radio show, Charles Barkley weighed in on the conversation surrounding the WNBA and Kanter’s recent antics. “First of all, I always support the gay communi…

Charles Barkley Drops True Feelings on WNBA-Transgender Debate

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has weighed in on the subject of transgender participation in female sports, specifically in the WNBA. The post Charles Barkley Drops True Feelings on WNBA-Transgender Debate appeared first on HEAVY.

Charles Barkley says men should not play in WNBA

Charles Barkley has weighed in on the debate over “transgender” participation in the WNBA, saying he does not believe men should compete against women and criticizing league leadership for not addressing the issue more directly. Appearing on a recent SiriusXM podcast with Michael Smerconish, the former NBA star said his position did not reflect hostility […] The post Charles Barkley says men should not play in WNBA appeared first on TalkBasket.n…

Charles Barkley Drops A Truth Bomb That Could End The WNBA’s Controversial Gender Debate

Charles Barkley (Image Credits: Imagn) Charles Barkley isn’t the kind of man who holds his thoughts to appease others. Even during his playing career, he turned friends into enemies because of his brash personality. But his no-nonsense trait has become a hit with viewers. He’s been on television for more than 20 years now, and that won’t stop soon.  With the WNBA embroiled in a self-induced controversy, big ol’ Chuck finally answered where he st…

'Under No Circumstances Do I Think Men Should Play Against Women' -- Charles Barkley Doesn't Mince Words As WNBA's Trans-Athlete Debate Boils Over

Charles Barkley weighs in on the WNBA’s transgender athlete debate, making his position clear on the heated controversy.