Sky bans Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena indefinitely

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter announced that Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from Wintrust Arena following an incident during a game against the Indiana Fever on August 25, 2026. Kanter Freedom, who attended as a fan, engaged in trash talking with Sky guard Natasha Cloud before being removed by security in the third quarter. Alter stated that Kanter Freedom's actions constituted a potential threat, leading to the decision to bar him from future games unless he can demonstrate compliance with arena rules. A Sky spokesperson confirmed that there would be no league-wide ban on Freedom.

• 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA’s Sky Ban Kanter Freedom From Arena Indefinitely