Chicago Sky ejects Enes Kanter Freedom after mid-game clash with Natasha Cloud

Enes Kanter Freedom attended a Chicago Sky game at Wintrust Arena and got into a heated dialogue with guard Natasha Cloud in the third quarter, which the team described as trash-talk aimed at provoking the player. Sky owner Michael Alter said Freedom’s presence was intended to be provocative and that five security teams quickly decided to remove him, labeling him a potential threat. Freedom was expelled from the venue and told he could not return unless he proves he can follow the arena’s regulations.

The former NBA center has been using his platform to challenge the WNBA’s transgender policies, often wearing apparel that underscores his stance. He later said he had not received any communication from WNBA officials regarding his eligibility. The incident highlights ongoing culture-war debates surrounding the league’s gender-inclusion rules.