Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after altercation
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from the Indiana Fever's game against the Chicago Sky on August 23, 2026. He was involved in a confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud during the third quarter. Kanter Freedom, who has expressed interest in applying for the 2027 WNBA Draft, has been vocal regarding transgender issues in sports, supporting Fever player Sophie Cunningham's controversial stance. The altercation led to a physical exchange, requiring security to intervene, before Kanter Freedom was escorted from the arena amid boos from the crowd.
- •Kanter Freedom was ejected in the third quarter of the game.
- •The incident involved a confrontation with Natasha Cloud.
- •Kanter Freedom supports Sophie Cunningham's stance against transgender women in sports.
- •The game took place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
- •Crowd reactions included boos directed at Kanter Freedom as he left the court.
- 2:50 AMESPN — Kanter Freedom tossed after clash with Cloud
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from arena after altercation with Natasha Cloud
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Sky-Fever game after confrontation
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after he was confronted by Sky's Cloud
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter ejected from Fever game for yelling at Sky player
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Former NBA player was ejected from Fever-Sky game after player yells at Enes Kanter Freedom
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter kicked out of Fever-Sky game after confronting WNBA player Natasha Cloud
"CHICAGO — Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was escorted out of Wintrust Arena on Sunday evening after Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud confronted him at his courtside baseline seat. Late in the third quarter of a game between the Sky and the Indiana Fever, Cloud scored on a driving layup, prompting a timeout from the Fever. The veteran guard the approached Freedom, who has gained notoriety for his vocal opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. A member of Indiana team
"Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night's Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after Sky guard Natasha Cloud yelled and pointed in his direction late in the third quarter. Freedom was sitting along the baseline. The Fever called for a timeout after Cloud scored inside with 1:22 left in the third.
"Ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday's game between the Fever and Sky after a verbal altercation with Chicago's Natasha Cloud.
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External links- ESPNAug 24, 2026, 2:50 AMKanter Freedom tossed after clash with Cloud
Ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday's game between the Fever and Sky after a verbal altercation with Chicago's Natasha Cloud.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:46 AMEnes Kanter Freedom ejected from arena after altercation with Natasha Cloud
Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from arena after altercation with Natasha Cloud
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:31 AMFormer NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Sky-Fever game after confrontation
CHICAGO — Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was escorted out of Wintrust Arena on Sunday evening after Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud confronted him at his courtside baseline seat. Late in the third quarter of a game between the Sky and the Indiana Fever, Cloud scored on a driving layup, prompting a timeout from the Fever. The veteran guard the approached Freedom, who has gained notoriety for his vocal opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. A member of Indiana team
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:19 AMEnes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after he was confronted by Sky's Cloud
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night's Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after Sky guard Natasha Cloud yelled and pointed in his direction late in the third quarter. Freedom was sitting along the baseline. The Fever called for a timeout after Cloud scored inside with 1:22 left in the third.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:12 AMEnes Kanter ejected from Fever game for yelling at Sky player
Enes Kanter was ejected from Fever-Sky for picking a fight with a Chicago player.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:05 AMFormer NBA player was ejected from Fever-Sky game after player yells at Enes Kanter Freedom
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from the Indiana Fever's game against the Chicago Sky. Here's what we know.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 12:59 AMEnes Kanter kicked out of Fever-Sky game after confronting WNBA player Natasha Cloud
Enes Kanter Freedom showed up to Sunday's Fever-Sky game to cause a scene, and got exactly what he wanted before being ejected.
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