Angel McCoughtry calls for league-wide ban on Enes Kanter Freedom

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Angel McCoughtry calls for league-wide ban on Enes Kanter Freedom
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Angel McCoughtry expressed her desire for the Chicago Sky's ban on Enes Kanter Freedom to extend throughout the WNBA. This follows an incident during a game against the Indiana Fever on August 23, where Kanter Freedom's actions during a confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud led to his ejection. The ban was announced two days later by Sky owner Michael Alter, who cited concerns over Kanter Freedom being a ‘potential threat.’ Kanter Freedom has contested the characterization of his behavior and intends to pursue legal action against the Sky. McCoughtry highlighted her concerns about attention on women's basketball, emphasizing there are currently no transgender players in the league and questioning the focus on hypothetical eligibility controversies.

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  • Angel McCoughtry wants a league-wide ban on Enes Kanter Freedom.
  • Kanter Freedom was banned after a confrontation with Natasha Cloud.
  • Sky owner Michael Alter cited concerns over potential threats.
  • Kanter Freedom disputes the claims and plans legal action.
  • The WNBA has no active transgender players currently.
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  • 5:53 PMYahoo SportsAngel McCoughtry Says Chicago’s Enes Kanter Freedom Ban Should Go League-Wide
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Angel McCoughtry wants the Chicago Sky’s ban on Enes Kanter Freedom to follow him around the WNBA. The five-time WNBA All-Star spoke to TMZ Sports ... Read More

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