Wednesday 26 August 2026 14:56 BSTFormer basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the second half between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever (Getty)Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been barred from Wintrust Arena following his ejection from a Chicago Sky game on Sunday. The courtside incident began when Sky guard Natasha Cloud confronted Kanter Freedom, who stepped onto the court wearing a T-shirt defining a woman as an adult human female. Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter stated Kanter Freedom was banned because he posed a safety threat to players and intended to provoke Cloud, an LGBTQ+ advocate. Following the game, Cloud posted a statement supporting the trans community, while Kanter Freedom claimed on social media that he was ejected for supporting women. The arena ban comes shortly after Kanter Freedom claimed he intends to enter the 2027 WNBA draft, though reports indicate the league considers him ineligible. In fullChicago Sky bans Enes Kanter Freedom after fiery confrontation with Natasha Cloud
Enes Kanter Freedom banned from WNBA arena after owner brands him a ‘threat’
Wednesday 26 August 2026 14:56 BSTFormer basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the second half between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever (Getty)Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been barred from Wintrust Arena following his ejection from a Chicago Sky game on Sunday. The courtside incident began when Sky guard Natasha Cloud confronted Kanter Freedom, who stepped onto the court wearing a T-shirt defining a woman as an adult human female. Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter stated Kanter Freedom was banned because he posed a safety threat to players and intended to provoke Cloud, an LGBTQ+ advocate. Following the game, Cloud posted a statement supporting the trans community, while Kanter Freedom claimed on social media that he was ejected for supporting women. The arena ban comes shortly after Kanter Freedom claimed he intends to enter the 2027 WNBA draft, though reports indicate the league considers him ineligible. In fullChicago Sky bans Enes Kanter Freedom after fiery confrontation with Natasha Cloud
