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Enes Kanter Freedom confronts Natasha Cloud during Fever-Sky matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:19 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Enes Kanter Freedom confronts Natasha Cloud during Fever-Sky matchup

Summary

Enes Kanter Freedom engaged in a confrontation with WNBA player Natasha Cloud during the Indiana Fever versus Chicago Sky game on August 23. The incident escalated late in the third quarter after Cloud scored, leading to Freedom stepping onto the court. Security intervened, resulting in Freedom being escorted away. This altercation adds to the ongoing debate surrounding transgender athletes in the WNBA, which intensified following Sophie Cunningham's remarks against their inclusion in the league. Freedom claimed he was ejected for supporting women’s rights and had declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft. The Fever went on to secure a 113-90 victory, halting their two-game losing streak.

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By the Numbers

•Enes Kanter Freedom confronted Natasha Cloud during a game on August 23.
•Security removed Freedom from the court amid rising tensions.
•The altercation is part of a broader debate on transgender athletes in the WNBA.
•Indiana Fever defeated Chicago Sky 113-90, ending a two-game losing streak.
•Freedom declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft prior to the game.

Latest Updates

5:19 AMYahoo Sports — ‘You Will Applaud His Behavior’ — Ryan Clark Sounds Off on Enes Kanter Freedom’s Beef With WNBA’s Natasha Cloud Over Trans Drama

What they're saying

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A polarizing debate has taken over the WNBA after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke out last month about not wanting transgender athletes in the league. Since then, the conversation has only grown, and former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom added another twist by declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
— Yahoo Sports

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