Enes Kanter Freedom ejected after courtside clash with Natasha Cloud

Chicago barred Freedom indefinitely from Wintrust Arena.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read

What happened: Cloud approached Freedom during a third-quarter timeout after scoring for Chicago. Freedom stood and stepped onto the court before security and Sky players intervened.

Why it matters: Chicago's 113-90 loss eliminated the Sky from playoff contention. Freedom had sought entry into the 2027 WNBA draft amid a broader dispute over transgender eligibility.

By the numbers: Indiana improved to 25-14, while Chicago fell to 15-23. The Fever led 81-75 with 1:22 remaining in the third quarter.

What to watch: Any additional WNBA action beyond Chicago's arena ban would be the next development.

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