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Enes Kanter attends Sky game amid ejection controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Enes Kanter attends Sky game amid ejection controversy

Summary

Enes Kanter attended the Fever vs. Sky game to support Sophie Cunningham, causing controversy. He wore a shirt with a definition of 'woman' following Cunningham's anti-trans remarks. Kanter was ejected after a heated exchange, leading him to accuse the Sky's GM of lying about knowing his presence beforehand. He emphasized he intended to avoid contention, claiming prior communication supported this. Kanter later sent Cunningham a message encouraging her to concentrate on her performance.

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By the Numbers

•Kanter wore a shirt stating 'WOMAN noun. Adult human female'.
•He was ejected after a confrontation during the game.
•Kanter accused the Sky's GM of lying about his attendance.
•He texted Cunningham post-game urging her to focus on her play.
•Kanter plans to declare for the draft next year.

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10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Accuses Sky GM of Lying Amid Fallout From His Controversial Ejection

What they're saying

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Enes Kanter showing up at the Fever vs. Sky game over the weekend has stirred up a whole lot of news for the media. Kanter came to support Sophie Cunningham and her anti-trans remarks by wearing a shirt with the definition of a ‘woman’ printed on it. Kanter was cheering hard for Cunningham after she [...]
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