Sky's Tyler Marsh defends Natasha Cloud after Kanter incident
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh expressed support for Natasha Cloud following her confrontation with Enes Kanter during a game against the Indiana Fever. The Sky lost 110-93, leading to their elimination from 2027 playoff contention. Cloud, who scored 16 points, contributed to the situation that led to Kanter's removal from courtside after he reacted to her on-court actions. Marsh emphasized Cloud's role as a protector of the team amidst criticism. The team's staff is expected to rally around Cloud as they may face further social media backlash regarding the incident.
- •Tyler Marsh defended Natasha Cloud after the game.
- •Sky lost to the Fever, eliminating them from playoff contention.
- •Cloud scored 16 points during the match.
- •Kanter's presence became a distraction, leading to his ejection.
- •Expectations are for the team to support Cloud amid backlash.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — “You Will Always Be Protected By Me”: Natasha Cloud Sends Clear Message to Trans Community After Heated Exchange With Enes Kanter
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — “We All Embrace Her”: Chicago Sky HC Addresses Natasha Cloud’s Heated Confrontation With Enes Kanter Freedom
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Sky coach Tyler Marsh defends Natasha Cloud after Enes Kanter incident against Fever
"In the third quarter of Sunday’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky matchup, Sky guard Natasha Cloud directed some heated words at Enes Kanter Freedom, who had pulled up to Wintrust Arena. Freedom, who was wearing a statement shirt that bore the definition of “woman” as “adult human female,” was subsequently ejected from the arena after the incident with Cloud.
"Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh had a message of support for his guard, Natasha Cloud, after the Enes Kanter incident in their 110-93 loss to the Indiana Fever. Cloud played an integral role in the circumstances that led to Kanter being removed from courtside after the former NBA player attended the game amid his declaration for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
"The debate around transgender participation in women’s sports has spilled into another WNBA game after rallies outside Fever road games. After Natasha Cloud’s heated confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom, the Chicago Sky and head coach Tyler Marsh have put themselves behind her in support.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 10:20 AM“You Will Always Be Protected By Me”: Natasha Cloud Sends Clear Message to Trans Community After Heated Exchange With Enes Kanter
In the third quarter of Sunday’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky matchup, Sky guard Natasha Cloud directed some heated words at Enes Kanter Freedom, who had pulled up to Wintrust Arena. Freedom, who was wearing a statement shirt that bore the definition of “woman” as “adult human female,” was subsequently ejected from the arena after the incident with Cloud.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:31 AM“We All Embrace Her”: Chicago Sky HC Addresses Natasha Cloud’s Heated Confrontation With Enes Kanter Freedom
The debate around transgender participation in women’s sports has spilled into another WNBA game after rallies outside Fever road games. After Natasha Cloud’s heated confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom, the Chicago Sky and head coach Tyler Marsh have put themselves behind her in support.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 4:15 AMSky coach Tyler Marsh defends Natasha Cloud after Enes Kanter incident against Fever
Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh had a message of support for his guard, Natasha Cloud, after the Enes Kanter incident in their 110-93 loss to the Indiana Fever. Cloud played an integral role in the circumstances that led to Kanter being removed from courtside after the former NBA player attended the game amid his declaration for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
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