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Enes Kanter ejected from Fever game after altercation with Natasha Cloud

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Enes Kanter ejected from Fever game after altercation with Natasha Cloud

Summary

Enes Kanter was removed from a WNBA game involving the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on August 23, 2026, following a verbal confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. The incident occurred while Kanter was attending the game, which featured significant commentary surrounding comments made by Fever player Sophie Cunningham against transgender women in sports. Kanter previously declared his intent to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as part of the fallout from those remarks. Security intervened to separate the two, leading to Kanter's ejection for his actions during the game.

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Status Watch

•Kanter announced plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft on August 7.
•Cloud is a prominent activist for social justice within the WNBA.
•The verbal spat escalated to the point where security had to intervene.
•Kanter's presence at the game drew attention due to recent controversies.

Latest Updates

1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Freedom Removed From WNBA Game After Altercation
1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter kicked out of Fever game after altercation with WNBA activist

What they're saying

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In a publicity stunt, former NBA player Kanter announced on Aug. 7 his plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. The move was part of the fallout stemming from Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham’s comments against transgender women in women’s sports. “After careful consideration and reviewing the current eligibility guidelines, I’m officially declaring myself a (WNBA) prospect,”…
— Yahoo Sports