Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA Game Following Heated Exchange
By Editor • August 24, 2026 • 1 min read
Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, faced ejection during a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky after a confrontation with star guard Natasha Cloud. The incident occurred late in the third quarter, when Cloud directed her ire at Freedom, who was seated courtside wearing a provocative shirt that read, "WOMAN noun. adult human female."
In the midst of the game, a timeout was called after Cloud scored, prompting her to approach Freedom. As tensions rose, security and players intervened to prevent the altercation from escalating further. Ultimately, Freedom was escorted out of the Wintrust Arena, where he engaged with police officers before leaving.
Recently, both Freedom and fellow ex-NBA player Royce White declared their intention to enter the WNBA draft, asserting their identities as women. Freedom contends that he meets the league's self-identification criteria. Meanwhile, the ongoing debate over transgender athletes in women's sports has stirred protests outside WNBA venues, highlighting the divisions within the community.
Source: www.abc.net.au
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