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Enes Kanter ejected from Fever game after altercation with Natasha Cloud

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:32 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 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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  • •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
  • 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They are lying’ – Enes Kanter reveals who invited him to attend Fever vs Sky WNBA game
  • 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter says he ‘can’t wait’ to attend every Indiana Fever playoff game while defending his actions
  • 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s Going To Be Fun’ — Enes Kanter Plots Next Move After Controversial Ejection From Fever-Sky, Dashed WNBA Draft Bid
  • 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,”…

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Setting the record straight after his ejection, Enes Kanter Freedom called out league claims, insisting the real story behind his courtside appearance isn’t what’s being reported. As we all know by now, Enes Kanter was ejected from Wintrust Arena following a heated sideline exchange with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud during their game against the Indiana Fever.

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Having been kicked out of the Fever-Sky WNBA clash, Enes Kanter claims he shouldn’t be banned. He also said he will attend every playoff game.

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