Enes Kanter disrupts Fever vs. Sky game, calls for GM's firing

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Enes Kanter disrupts Fever vs. Sky game, calls for GM's firing
Summary

During the game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on August 25, Enes Kanter Freedom made headlines by attending the match wearing a controversial T-shirt. Freedom's appearance triggered a heated exchange with Sky guard Natasha Cloud, resulting in his ejection from the game. After the incident, he claimed that Chicago Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca was aware of his attendance and had invited him, stirring significant backlash on social media, with fans calling for Pagliocca's dismissal. The Sky, with a current season record of 15-23, are now out of playoff contention and face increasing scrutiny over their organizational leadership amid this controversy.

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  • Enes Kanter Freedom attends Fever vs. Sky wearing a provocative T-shirt.
  • Freedom is ejected after a confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
  • He claims Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca invited him to the game.
  • Fans express outrage on social media, demanding Pagliocca's firing.
  • Sky are officially out of playoff contention for the third consecutive year.
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  • 1:35 PMYahoo Sports‘Enough To Get You Fired’ – Calls Mount for Sky To Cut Ties With GM Jeff Pagliocca As Enes Kanter Reveals 4-Word Invite to Fever Game
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Enes Kanter Freedom caused a stir after declaring himself for the 2027 WNBA draft, challenging the league’s self-identification policies and inclusion. During Fever vs Sky at Wintrust Arena on Sunday, the former NBA center made a baseline appearance wearing a black T-shirt reading, “WOMAN noun.

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