WNBA responds to Enes Kanter Freedom incident during Sky game
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The WNBA issued an unofficial response to Enes Kanter Freedom after his ejection during a Chicago Sky matchup. Kanter was removed from the game following a confrontation with Natasha Cloud. The league refrained from a public stance or updating its transgender eligibility policy, leaving ongoing discussions unresolved. Both Kanter and Royce White recently claimed transgender identity to enter the WNBA, but a league source dismissed these claims as publicity stunts. The WNBA emphasized it will not be influenced by external pressures regarding the issue.
- •Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a Chicago Sky game.
- •Kanter's confrontation with Natasha Cloud prompted the ejection.
- •The WNBA continues to avoid a definitive statement on transgender eligibility.
- •League sources claim Kanter and White's identities are publicity stunts.
- •Ongoing discussions about eligibility will continue without external pressure.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I should not be treated differently’: Enes Kanter Freedom demands answers from WNBA
- 6:11 PMFox News — Enes Kanter Freedom sends letter to WNBA requesting review of Sky ejection incident, full ticket refund - Fox News
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Enes Kanter Freedom offers WNBA ‘peace deal’ moderated by Caitlyn Jenner
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA’s unofficial update on trans eligibility after Enes Kanter courtside incident
"Enes Kanter Freedom’s battle with the WNBA rolls on after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky matchup following a confrontation with Chicago guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter Freedom was sitting courtside wearing a shirt reading “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” Late in the third quarter, Cloud could be seen shouting…
"Refusing to give oxygen to what it labeled bad-faith antics, the WNBA delivered a sharp unofficial response to Enes Kanter Freedom following his courtside ejection. Basketball once again took a backseat to drama during the Chicago Sky matchup, as Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected following a heated exchange with Natasha Cloud.
"In his latest push against WNBA leadership, Enes Kanter is proposing an unusual compromise. The Chicago Sky banned Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena after a heated baseline dispute with guard Natasha Cloud.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:30 PM‘I should not be treated differently’: Enes Kanter Freedom demands answers from WNBA
Enes Kanter Freedom’s battle with the WNBA rolls on after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky matchup following a confrontation with Chicago guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter Freedom was sitting courtside wearing a shirt reading “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” Late in the third quarter, Cloud could be seen shouting…
- Fox NewsAug 26, 2026, 6:11 PMEnes Kanter Freedom sends letter to WNBA requesting review of Sky ejection incident, full ticket refund - Fox News
Enes Kanter Freedom sent a letter to the WNBA demanding answers after security removed him from his courtside seat during a Chicago Sky game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:41 PMEnes Kanter Freedom offers WNBA ‘peace deal’ moderated by Caitlyn Jenner
In his latest push against WNBA leadership, Enes Kanter is proposing an unusual compromise. The Chicago Sky banned Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena after a heated baseline dispute with guard Natasha Cloud.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:10 PMWNBA’s unofficial update on trans eligibility after Enes Kanter courtside incident
Refusing to give oxygen to what it labeled bad-faith antics, the WNBA delivered a sharp unofficial response to Enes Kanter Freedom following his courtside ejection. Basketball once again took a backseat to drama during the Chicago Sky matchup, as Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected following a heated exchange with Natasha Cloud.
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