Enes Kanter Sues WNBA’s Chicago Sky Over Ejection From Game Amid Trans Athlete Controversy
Kanter got into a confrontation with WNBA player Natasha Cloud at a game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom recently filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Sky, alleging First Amendment violations following his ejection from a game. The incident occurred during a match between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever on August 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Kanter wore a shirt that defined a woman as an "adult human female" and confronted guard Natasha Cloud, leading to a confrontation and Kanter's ejection from the game.
The lawsuit claims that Kanter was banned indefinitely from Wintrust Arena, which is financed and built as a public project, and argues that Kanter's First Amendment rights were violated. Kanter stated that he was ejected for "supporting WOMEN!" In response to the lawsuit, Forbes has reached out to the Chicago Sky for comment.
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