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Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter Freedom clash during WNBA game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter Freedom clash during WNBA game

Summary

During the WNBA game on August 23, the Chicago Sky faced the Indiana Fever, resulting in a controversial incident. Sky guard Natasha Cloud engaged in a heated exchange with Enes Kanter Freedom, who had declared for the 2026 WNBA draft after announcing a transition. Security had to separate the two after an altercation. Kanter claimed the conflict arose during a celebratory moment and criticized Cloud's use of profanity. The altercation has spurred discussions about eligibility and the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports. Following the incident, further reactions were addressed on Fox News, highlighting ongoing debates within the league.

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By the Numbers

•The Sky faced the Fever in a WNBA matchup on August 23.
•Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter Freedom's altercation led to Kanter's ejection.
•Kanter has declared for the 2026 WNBA draft after announcing a transition.
•Reactions to the incident surfaced on Fox News, emphasizing eligibility debates.
•The Sky are eliminated from playoff contention following this game.

Latest Updates

5:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They’re all being transphobic’: Fox News’ Will Cain does not hold back on WNBA

What they're saying

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Sunday night’s game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky proved to be a controversial one, and not because the evening saw the Sky eliminated from the playoffs. Sky guard Natasha Cloud got into a verbal altercation with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who “declared” for the 2026 WNBA draft after announcing his “transition.”…
— Yahoo Sports

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