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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Sky-Fever game after verbal altercation with Natasha Cloud

Enes Kanter Freedom's ejection from a WNBA game has sparked debate over his role in the trans athlete issue.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 03:26 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 05:24 UTC

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The story so far

Enes Kanter Freedom's ejection from a WNBA game has reignited discussions about his involvement in the trans athlete debate. The former NBA player was ejected after a verbal altercation with Natasha Cloud during the Sky-Fever game. The incident occurred during the game.

Kanter Freedom was ejected after being confronted by Cloud. The confrontation was verbal, according to coverage from NBC 5 Chicago and Fox News. Kanter Freedom's comments about the WNBA's stance on trans athletes preceded the ejection.

In an interview with Fox News, he stated that the WNBA has 'no idea what they're about to face' as the league engages with the trans athlete issue. The open question is how the WNBA and its players will respond to Kanter Freedom's actions and statements.

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The obvious questions

Who was ejected from the Sky-Fever game?

Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from the Sky-Fever game.

What was the reason for the ejection?

Kanter Freedom was ejected after a verbal altercation with Natasha Cloud.

What did Kanter Freedom say about the WNBA and trans athletes?

Kanter Freedom stated that the WNBA has 'no idea what they're about to face' as the league engages with the trans athlete issue.

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