Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected After Confrontation in WNBA Game

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Freedom was seated courtside wearing a black shirt that read "WOMAN noun. adult human female."

The incident occurred late in the third quarter when Cloud, after scoring, approached Freedom, yelling and pointing in his direction. Freedom stood up and took a step onto the court with his arms outstretched before security and other Sky players intervened. He was subsequently escorted out of Wintrust Arena.

This confrontation unfolded amidst Freedom's recent announcement to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, a move perceived by some as a satirical jab at discussions surrounding transgender athletes in women's sports. Following his ejection, Freedom stated on social media that he was "kicked out... for supporting WOMEN," while Cloud later posted a message of support for the transgender community.