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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game amid controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game amid controversy
Summary

Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected while attending a WNBA game between the Fever and the Sky in Chicago on August 24, 2026. He wore a shirt featuring the definition of a woman and engaged in a confrontation with Sky player Natasha Cloud, leading to his removal from the arena. Kanter Freedom has recently faced backlash for his views on trans women in sports and had even shown intent to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Reactions from athletes and sports commentators have been largely negative, with many criticizing his actions as self-serving and attention-seeking.

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  • •Kanter Freedom attended Fever vs. Sky game on August 24, 2026.
  • •Ejected after confrontational incident with Natasha Cloud.
  • •Wore a shirt outlining his views on women and trans athletes.
  • •Reactions from players like Mikal Bridges and Ty Lawson were critical.
  • •Other athletes, including Le'Veon Bell, expressed confusion over the ejection.
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  • 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Sports world reacts to Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA ejection: 'He’s a straight loser'
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