VIDEO: Charles Barkley Blasts NBA/WNBA Commissioners for Refusing to Ban Trans Players

Charles Barkley called on NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA Commissioner Becky Hammon to adopt a policy explicitly prohibiting transgender players from competing in their respective leagues. Barkley did not specify the date or platform of his remarks, and neither the NBA nor WNBA has issued a statement responding to his comments. As of 2026, the NBA and WNBA have not implemented league-wide transgender player bans.

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