According to The Athletic, Freedom intends to be present at the Finals game despite previously being ejected from the Chicago Sky's arena and subsequently banned following a heated exchange with player Natasha Cloud earlier this season.
The development comes amid wider discussions about transgender participation in women's sports, following public comments by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham on the issue.
Freedom and White have also shared their intentions to declare for the WNBA draft in the summer, adding another dimension to the debate surrounding the league and its approach to inclusion.
Following protests by fans outside WNBA games, the league issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to equality, diversity and protecting players from discrimination.
"We embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion," the statement read. "Those are the values that unite this Union and allow it to protect women's sports while creating transformational change."
The league also condemned hostility directed at transgender people, warning that discrimination and abuse contribute to fear, division and harm.
"Hate, abuse, and demonization of any person or group of people, including transgender people, only fuel fear, division, and harm," the statement continued.
The WNBA added that it remained willing to engage in difficult conversations but would not allow itself to be used as a political tool.
"We will continue to have hard conversations. But we will not be used as political pawns," the statement concluded.
The controversy highlights the growing tension between discussions about fairness in women's sports and calls for inclusion of transgender athletes. The issue has attracted attention across professional sports, with players, fans and public figures expressing differing views on eligibility rules and the protection of women's competitions.
Freedom's planned appearance at the WNBA Finals could bring further attention to the debate, particularly given his previous confrontation with Cloud and his reported ban from the Sky's arena.
However, his attendance at Game 3 would not necessarily indicate any change in the league's position on transgender inclusion or its policies regarding fan conduct.
As the WNBA Finals continue, the league faces the challenge of managing public debate while maintaining its stated commitment to protecting players and fostering an inclusive sporting environment.
