Sophie Cunningham gains support from Enes Kanter after Fever-Sky matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
In the ongoing WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, Sophie Cunningham drew attention for her recent comments on trans athletes. Following a contentious game, Enes Kanter texted Cunningham expressing his support, stating she is a 'national treasure.' Kanter's altercation with Natasha Cloud heightened tensions during the game. Despite Cunningham's popularity, her performance this season has faced criticism, prompting discussions about her future with the Fever.
- •Cunningham criticized trans women in women’s sports during an ESPN interview.
- •Kanter was ejected after a conflict with Cloud during the game.
- •He later expressed support for Cunningham in a text message.
- •Cunningham's performance has come under scrutiny this season.
- •Discussions about her future with the Fever are ongoing.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — “You Are A National Treasure”: Sophie Cunningham Receives Enes Kanter’s Private Text After Fever-Sky Ejection
"Sophie Cunningham has got a ton of new fans after she made her infamous anti-trans remarks in an ESPN interview. Cunningham basically called out against the participation of trans women in women’s sports, even though the league does not even have a single trans player right now. Meanwhile, her remarks have led to a full-on [...]
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