Enes Kanter ejected from Fever-Sky game after clash with players

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Enes Kanter ejected from Fever-Sky game after clash with players
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Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky WNBA game on August 23 after a confrontation with Sky player Natasha Cloud. Kanter's presence at courtside surprised many fans as he declared for the 2027 Draft, aiming to challenge the league's eligibility criteria concerning trans women. His actions caused a notable stir during the game, where Cloud reacted after scoring a layup, prompting Kanter to respond and eventually leading to his removal from the arena. The Sky lost the game 113-90, with standout performances from Caitlin Clark, who scored 37 points. The WNBA issued a statement dismissing Kanter and another former NBA player as bad-faith actors.

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  • Kanter attended the game with courtside seats on August 23.
  • Sky player Natasha Cloud yelled at Kanter after scoring, leading to his ejection.
  • Kanter is attempting to enter the WNBA draft to change eligibility rules.
  • The Fever lost to the Sky 113-90 in the game.
  • The WNBA released a statement addressing the situation regarding Kanter.
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  • 2:58 AMYahoo SportsEnes Kanter’s first reaction after being ejected from WNBA game between Fever and Sky
  • 2:34 AMYahoo SportsFans are stunned after Enes Kanter is removed from Fever-Sky WNBA game for clash with on-court star
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WNBA fans were already surprised to see Enes Kanter Freedom attend the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game with courtside seats.

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter attended the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on Sunday but was ejected from the arena.

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