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WNBA·BREAKING·October 21, 2026 11:07 PM ET

Enes Kanter Freedom says State Farm Arena kicked him out of WNBA Finals

Atlanta Dream had assigned him a private luxury suite.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 39m1 min read
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Enes Kanter Freedom, whom the Atlanta Dream assigned a private luxury suite to watch Game 3 of the WNBA Finals from afte Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Enes Kanter Freedom stated on social media that State Farm Arena personnel ejected him during Game 3 of the WNBA Finals after he asked to sit in his seats, per The Athletic. The incident took place during the postseason contest in Atlanta, which entered the night with the series tied 1-1 and is now final.

Why it matters: Prior to tip-off, the Atlanta Dream moved Enes Kanter Freedom to a private suite after he voiced concerns over his personal safety at the venue. The dispute follows an earlier WNBA arena ejection this year and adds another off-court security controversy around his attendance at league games.

What to watch: State Farm Arena and the Atlanta Dream continue hosting duties as the WNBA Finals series proceeds in Atlanta.

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