Natasha Cloud defends trans community after incident with Enes Kanter Freedom
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
During the ongoing game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, tensions escalated between Sky guard Natasha Cloud and former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom. Kanter, seated courtside, wore a provocative shirt and was allegedly mocking WNBA’s gender policy, leading to a verbal confrontation. Kanter was subsequently escorted from the arena after the altercation. Following the incident, Cloud took to social media to express her support for the trans community, emphasizing inclusion and protection. In her post, she reassured trans individuals of their place in her community.
- •Incident occurs during game between Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky.
- •Enes Kanter Freedom mocks WNBA gender policy with shirt.
- •Natasha Cloud confronts Kanter, leading to his removal.
- •Cloud posts message of support for the trans community after game.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Sky Bans Enes Kanter Freedom from Arena after Heated Confrontation with Natasha Cloud
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Sky star Natasha Cloud sends message to trans people after Enes Kanter altercation
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Former ESPN star blames Natasha Cloud for Enes Kanter Freedom incident
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Former NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA Game After Heated Confrontation with Sky’s Natasha Cloud
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You belong. You’re loved’: Natasha Cloud sends a message to trans community after Enes Kanter Freedom incident
"Last night’s altercation between Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud and former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has sparked countless reactions across the sports media landscape. Most have admonished Kanter Freedom for his behavior, including some who agree with the 34-year-old’s position on banning transgender women from women’s sports. However, one prominent former ESPN anchor is…
"Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky was overshadowed by an incident involving former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who has recently made a mockery of the WNBA’s gender policy by declaring himself eligible for the WNBA Draft as a fake transgender woman, and Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Now, Cloud is speaking…
"Natasha Cloud got into it with Enes Kanter at a Chicago Sky game recently. And while the former NBA player has made his point of view clear, Cloud also had a message of her own for trans people.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:52 AMChicago Sky Bans Enes Kanter Freedom from Arena after Heated Confrontation with Natasha Cloud
The incident stemmed from Kanter Freedom’s criticism of transgender athletes and Cloud’s advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 6:18 AMChicago Sky star Natasha Cloud sends message to trans people after Enes Kanter altercation
Natasha Cloud got into it with Enes Kanter at a Chicago Sky game recently. And while the former NBA player has made his point of view clear, Cloud also had a message of her own for trans people.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:31 PMFormer ESPN star blames Natasha Cloud for Enes Kanter Freedom incident
Last night’s altercation between Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud and former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has sparked countless reactions across the sports media landscape. Most have admonished Kanter Freedom for his behavior, including some who agree with the 34-year-old’s position on banning transgender women from women’s sports. However, one prominent former ESPN anchor is…
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:04 PMFormer NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA Game After Heated Confrontation with Sky’s Natasha Cloud
Kanter Freedom has been a vocal opponent of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:27 PM‘You belong. You’re loved’: Natasha Cloud sends a message to trans community after Enes Kanter Freedom incident
Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky was overshadowed by an incident involving former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who has recently made a mockery of the WNBA’s gender policy by declaring himself eligible for the WNBA Draft as a fake transgender woman, and Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Now, Cloud is speaking…
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