Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after courtside altercation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game on August 23 after a disruption during the matchup between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. The incident involved a confrontation with Sky player Natasha Cloud, which was broadcasted live. Kanter Freedom, who wore a 'WOMAN' t-shirt and attended a rally supporting Fever's Sophie Cunningham prior to the game, asserted that he was removed for supporting women. After the ejection, he posted on social media criticizing the incident and hinted at future plans to enter the WNBA Draft, stating he now identifies as a woman. The WNBA has yet to announce any subsequent actions regarding Kanter Freedom's behavior.
- •The ejection occurred during the Fever vs. Sky game on August 23.
- •Kanter Freedom argued with security before being escorted out.
- •He expressed his support for women while wearing a 'WOMAN' shirt.
- •Kanter Freedom plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- •The WNBA has not announced any actions regarding his ejection.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Former NBA player ejected from WNBA game following confrontation
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Former Boston Celtics Center Ejected From WNBA Game After Altercation
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Freedom responds to WNBA ejection after courtside confrontation
"Enes Kanter Freedom issued a response after he was kicked out of Sunday's WNBA game for causing a disruption.
"Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from the game between Golden State and Indiana on Sunday.
"Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Sunday's game between the Fever and Sky.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:09 PMFormer NBA player ejected from WNBA game following confrontation
Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Sunday's game between the Fever and Sky.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 4:01 AMFormer Boston Celtics Center Ejected From WNBA Game After Altercation
Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from the game between Golden State and Indiana on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:27 AMEnes Kanter Freedom responds to WNBA ejection after courtside confrontation
Enes Kanter Freedom issued a response after he was kicked out of Sunday's WNBA game for causing a disruption.
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