Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after confrontation

Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game on August 23, 2026, during the matchup between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena. His attendance drew attention after he had a heated exchange with Sky player Natasha Cloud. Several former NBA players, including Kenyon Martin and Stephen Jackson, criticized Kanter Freedom's actions, suggesting he was 'harassing' players and should 'leave them alone.' Jackson expressed concerns over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports, while others questioned Kanter Freedom's intentions for attending the game. Following the incident, many voices within the NBA community voiced their disapproval of Kanter Freedom’s approach.

• 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — “Leave Them Alone”: Stephen Jackson, Kenyon Martin & More NBA Legends Give Enes Kanter Stern Warning Over ‘Harassing’ WNBA Players