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Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games

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Updated 29.8.2026
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Aug 29, 2026

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 29

Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games

Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud refused to comment on former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, calling him an "irrelevant person" and stating her focus is on issues affecting women and children. This statement came after an on-court confrontation between Cloud and Freedom during a recent game, where Freedom wore a shirt identifying women as "adult human females." Following the incident, Freedom has been banned from attending future Chicago Sky home games by team owner Michael Alter. Cloud supported the ban, viewing it as player protection. The article also notes that Freedom and another former NBA player have declared for the WNBA draft identifying as women, but are reportedly ineligible. The WNBA is currently navigating discussions about transgender women's participation in the league.

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Natasha Cloud dismissed Enes Kanter Freedom as an irrelevant person.

— Natasha Cloud

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Cloud stated she would focus on issues affecting women and children, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and food insecurities.

— Natasha Cloud

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Cloud had a confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom at a Chicago Sky home game.

— AP

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Enes Kanter Freedom was wearing a shirt that read 'WOMAN noun. adult human female.' during the game.

— AP

Aug 26, 2026

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 26

Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him ‘a potential threat’

The Chicago Sky has banned former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom from attending their home games after he was ejected from a recent game against the Indiana Fever. Sky owner Michael Alter stated that Freedom is considered a "potential threat" and is not welcome unless he can prove he will abide by the team's rules. Freedom was removed from the game after confronting Sky guard Natasha Cloud while wearing a shirt that read "WOMAN noun. adult human female." Alter believes Freedom's presence was an attempt to be provocative. Freedom later posted on social media that he was ejected for supporting women. The article also notes that Freedom and another former NBA player have declared for the WNBA draft, identifying as women, but are reportedly ineligible.

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Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter announced Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games.

— Michael Alter

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Freedom wrote on social media that he was kicked out of a WNBA game for supporting women.

— Enes Kanter Freedom

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Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after being confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.

— AP

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Freedom and Royce White declared for the WNBA draft, saying they identify as women.

— AP

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The WNBA collective bargaining agreement is restricted to women but lacks specific language on gender identity.

— AP

Aug 25, 2026

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 25

Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, AP source says

Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have been declared ineligible for the WNBA draft, according to an AP source. Freedom and White had announced their intention to enter the draft, stating they identify as women. The WNBA has not publicly commented on their eligibility, and the reasons for the decision were not elaborated upon by the source. This development comes amidst ongoing debates within the WNBA regarding the participation of transgender women. Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game on Sunday after a confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud, who took issue with Freedom's attire and presence. Freedom later posted on social media about being removed from the game for "supporting WOMEN."

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Freedom and White declared their intention to enter next year's draft.

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Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after being confronted by Natasha Cloud.

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Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft.

— AP source

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The WNBA is restricted to women, but its collective bargaining agreement has no specific language about gender identity or sex assigned at birth.

Aug 24, 2026

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Al JazeeraAug 24

Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on August 23, 2026, after a confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter Freedom, wearing a shirt supporting his views on women, approached the court and exchanged words with Cloud during an Indiana timeout. Game officials and security intervened, leading to Kanter Freedom's removal. Cloud later posted a statement on social media supporting the transgender community. Sky coach Tyler Marsh emphasized that players deserve to have their games enjoyed without distraction. The incident occurred amidst ongoing discussions about transgender athletes in sports.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 24

Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after he was confronted by Sky’s Cloud

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Chicago. The ejection occurred late in the third quarter after Sky guard Natasha Cloud confronted Freedom, who was sitting courtside wearing a shirt that read "WOMAN noun. adult human female." Cloud yelled and pointed at Freedom, and security intervened as Freedom took a step onto the court. Freedom was then escorted from the arena. The article notes that Freedom and another former NBA player recently declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft, stating they identify as women.

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a verbal altercation with player Natasha Cloud.

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Kanter Freedom wore a shirt that read: “WOMAN noun. Adult human female.”

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Natasha Cloud posted a statement on social media supporting "trans kid/person" and stating "You belong. You’re loved. You’re seen."

— Natasha Cloud

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Kanter Freedom wrote on X: “I just got kicked out of a @WNBA game for supporting WOMEN! Let that sink in, America.”

— Enes Kanter Freedom

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Sky coach Tyler Marsh stated that spectators should "come to enjoy the basketball" and that players deserve respect.

— Tyler Marsh