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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after confrontation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after confrontation

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•Kanters Freedom confronted Natasha Cloud before his ejection.
•The game took place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
•Kenyon Martin and Stephen Jackson publicly condemned Kanter Freedom's actions.
•Kanter Freedom wore a shirt stating 'WOMAN noun. adult human female.'
•The incident has sparked discussions surrounding transgender inclusion in sports.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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Enes Kanter Freedom has made his position on the WNBA clear. But after taking his campaign directly to a game, several former NBA players believe he crossed a line.
— Yahoo Sports

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