Enes Kanter removed from WNBA game after altercation with Natasha Cloud
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
During an exhibition game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky on August 24, 2026, Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from the stands after arguing with star guard Natasha Cloud. Former ESPN analyst Ryan Clark reacted to the incident, prompting backlash online due to his previous controversies and recent termination from ESPN. Fans criticized Clark's comments, suggesting he should not criticize others' behavior given his own past, and questioned his motives regarding his stance on biological men in women's sports. Clark was dismissed from ESPN in July 2026 amid various issues, including backstage friction and a lack of executive support.
- •Kanter removed after argument with Cloud during WNBA exhibition
- •Ryan Clark criticized for his comments on the incident
- •Clark was fired from ESPN in July 2026
- •Online backlash suggests hypocrisy in Clark's stance
- •Fans question Clark's motives regarding women's sports
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Both things can be true’: Barstool star clarifies stance on Enes Kanter Freedom situation
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You can’t talk about anyone else’s behavior’: Former ESPN NFL analyst faces backlash for Enes Kanter comments
"During Sunday night’s exhibition between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, star guard Natasha Cloud and former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom created headlines after Kanter was removed from the stands for arguing with the Sky guard. Former ESPN analyst and retired NFL safety Ryan Clark shared his thoughts on last night’s incident after…
"The major topic in the WNBA discourse on Monday has been Sunday night’s confrontation between Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud and former NBA big man Enes Kanter Freedom. Late in the third quarter of the Sky’s home game against the Indiana Fever, Cloud could be seen shouting at Kanter Freedom, who was seated courtside wearing…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:25 PM‘Both things can be true’: Barstool star clarifies stance on Enes Kanter Freedom situation
The major topic in the WNBA discourse on Monday has been Sunday night’s confrontation between Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud and former NBA big man Enes Kanter Freedom. Late in the third quarter of the Sky’s home game against the Indiana Fever, Cloud could be seen shouting at Kanter Freedom, who was seated courtside wearing…
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 7:27 PM‘You can’t talk about anyone else’s behavior’: Former ESPN NFL analyst faces backlash for Enes Kanter comments
During Sunday night’s exhibition between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, star guard Natasha Cloud and former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom created headlines after Kanter was removed from the stands for arguing with the Sky guard. Former ESPN analyst and retired NFL safety Ryan Clark shared his thoughts on last night’s incident after…
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