Chicago Sky bans Enes Kanter Freedom, guard shifts focus to women's issues

The New York Times • 29 Aug 20:49

Natasha Cloud said she will concentrate on domestic violence, sexual assault and food insecurity rather than the recent dispute with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who remains banned from Chicago Sky home games.

ESPN • 29 Aug 17:23

Sky forward Natasha Cloud declined to discuss former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, emphasizing domestic violence, sexual assault and food insecurity as priority concerns for women and children.

Fox News • 29 Aug 01:05

The America First Policy Institute has submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority seeking records on the security and access decisions that led to Enes Kanter Freedom's removal from a Chicago Sky game at Wintrust Arena.

Fox News • 28 Aug 15:42

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a Chicago Sky game and barred from future attendance after an altercation with guard Natasha Cloud, prompting a dispute over arena security rules and league disciplinary procedures.

The Guardian • 27 Aug 17:33

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink condemned former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom's attempt to enter the WNBA draft, calling it a publicity stunt aimed at the transgender community.

Los Angeles Times • 27 Aug 14:18

Los Angeles Sparks center Cameron Brink denounced former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom's conduct at a recent WNBA game and reaffirmed her support for transgender women athletes.

Fox News • 26 Aug 22:03

Sky principal owner Michael Alter said security acted quickly to remove Freedom after he stepped toward the court, describing the fan as a potential threat and saying no warning was required.

Fox News • 26 Aug 18:11

Enes Kanter Freedom wrote to WNBA commissioner seeking clarification and a ticket refund after security removed him from a Chicago Sky game, alleging selective enforcement of league policies.

CBS News • 26 Aug 11:22

The Chicago Sky announced that former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom will be barred from attending future home games following an incident with guard Natasha Cloud during a loss to the Indiana Fever.

AP News • 26 Aug 04:03

The Chicago Sky announced that former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom is prohibited from attending future home games after an incident that led to his ejection during a loss to the Indiana Fever.

Chicago Tribune • 25 Aug 22:57

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter announced that former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom will be banned from future Sky games at Wintrust Arena, citing a security incident during a recent matchup with the Indiana Fever.

ESPN • 25 Aug 22:20

The Chicago Sky barred former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena following a verbal altercation with point guard Natasha Cloud during a game against the Indiana Fever.

Fox News • 25 Aug 20:48

Team owner Michael Alter said Enes Kanter Freedom was prohibited from returning to the arena following a confrontation with player Natasha Cloud during a game against the Indiana Fever.

Fox News • 25 Aug 01:08

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Ryan publicly supported former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom following his removal from a WNBA game, criticizing the league’s handling of the incident.

Fox News • 25 Aug 00:15

Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a WNBA game after a verbal exchange with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud, which he discussed on a television program.

Bleacher Report • 24 Aug 22:13

A source familiar with the decision said former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White do not meet eligibility requirements for next year’s WNBA draft.

Fox News • 24 Aug 21:03

The WNBA said former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White do not meet eligibility requirements for the 2027 draft, but the league has not disclosed the criteria used.

Front Office Sports • 24 Aug 18:25

The Women's National Basketball Association confirmed that former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ineligible for the 2027 WNBA draft, citing existing gender eligibility rules.

Yahoo Sports • 24 Aug 15:11

During a Chicago Sky game against the Indiana Fever, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Wintrust Arena after a verbal clash with guard Natasha Cloud, prompting statements from the Sky coach and the league.

BBC • 24 Aug 12:13

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game after a heated exchange with guard Natasha Cloud, prompting security intervention and police questioning.

Fox News • 24 Aug 05:10

Enes Kanter Freedom said he was removed from a Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever game after a verbal confrontation with guard Natasha Cloud, which he described as involving profanity and a comment about his shirt.

New York Post • 24 Aug 03:53

Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a Chicago Sky versus Indiana Fever game after a heated exchange with guard Natasha Cloud, prompting security intervention and a brief statement from the Sky coach.

Fox News • 24 Aug 01:26

Enes Kanter Freedom was escorted out of a Chicago Sky versus Indiana Fever game after a verbal exchange with guard Natasha Cloud, prompting security intervention.

Fox News • 23 Aug 23:37

Enes Kanter Freedom was approached by a group of spectators outside the Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game after announcing his eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft, prompting security intervention.