Enes Kanter ejected from WNBA game following confrontation with Natasha Cloud

Former NBA star Enes Kanter was ejected from a Chicago Sky game against the Indiana Fever in late August 2026 after a heated confrontation with WNBA player Natasha Cloud. Kanter claims he was attending the game to support his friend Sophie Cunningham, but the situation escalated when Cloud engaged in a verbal altercation with him from the court. Security subsequently removed Kanter from the arena.

The incident has sparked broader controversy, as Kanter continues to challenge WNBA policies regarding transgender athletes. He has provocatively declared that he self-identifies as a woman and should be permitted to play in the league, citing Article 13 of the WNBA charter. Kanter characterizes these actions as a protest against the inclusion of transgender women in female sports, though critics view his behavior as a publicity stunt. In response to the escalating tensions, Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter officially declared Kanter a persona non grata at the team's home venue.

While Kanter expresses confusion over the backlash he faces, the WNBA has maintained its position that he is ineligible to participate in the league through the draft. The incident has received international media coverage, further highlighting the ongoing friction between Kanter and the league's community.