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Enes Kanter ejected from Sky-Fever matchup amid controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:42 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Enes Kanter ejected from Sky-Fever matchup amid controversy

Summary

Enes Kanter was ejected from the Chicago Sky versus Indiana Fever game at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026, after a chaotic exchange with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter, who has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft and identifies as a woman, attracted criticism for his actions and perceived mockery of transgender identities. Robert Griffin III has publicly condemned Kanter's approach, noting the harm it causes to the women he claims to support. The WNBA is currently navigating the controversy surrounding Kanter’s actions as they attempt to distance the league from this ongoing issue.

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By the Numbers

•Enes Kanter was ejected from the Fever-Sky game on August 23, 2026.
•Kanter identifies as a woman and has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
•Kanter's actions have drawn criticism from figures like Robert Griffin III.
•The WNBA is attempting to distance itself from the controversy surrounding Kanter.
•Kanter's protests center around definitions of 'woman' in sports contexts.

Latest Updates

5:42 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA news: Robert Griffin III rips 'lame' Enes Kanter over Sky-Fever chaos

What they're saying

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Enes Kanter has made quite a name for himself over the past month or so by purportedly championing the rights of women to their own space in professional sports. His methods, however, are quite unorthodox. By declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft , and by extension, identifying as a woman, Kanter appears to be making a mockery of transgender identities […] The post WNBA news: Robert Griffin III rips 'lame' Enes Kanter over Sky-Fever chaos appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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