{
  "id": 2908959,
  "title": "Enes Kanter kicked out of Fever game after altercation with WNBA activist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/enes-kanter-kicked-out-of-fever-game-after-altercation-with-wnba",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T01:07:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/enes-kanter-kicked-fever-game-010711132.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former NBA player Enes Kanter announced on August 7 his intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, following Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham's comments opposing transgender women in women's sports. On Sunday, Kanter attended a game between the Fever and the Chicago Sky, but his presence did not last long. During the match, a verbal altercation broke out between Kanter and Sky guard Natasha Cloud, a prominent WNBA activist for social justice. Security personnel had to separate the two, and ultimately, Kanter was ejected from the arena.",
  "summary": "In a publicity stunt, former NBA player Kanter announced on Aug. 7 his plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. The move was part of the fallout stemming from Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham’s comments against transgender women in women’s sports. “After careful consideration and reviewing the current eligibility guidelines, I’m officially declaring myself a (WNBA) prospect,”…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Enes Kanter Freedom joins Sophie Cunningham rally before Fever game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/enes-kanter-freedom-joins-sophie-cunningham-rally-before-fever-game",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:32:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Enes Kanter ejected from Fever game for yelling at Sky player",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/enes-kanter-ejected-from-fever-game-for-yelling-at-sky-player",
        "published": "2026-08-24T01:12:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "Enes Kanter Freedom Removed From WNBA Game After Altercation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/enes-kanter-freedom-removed-from-wnba-game-after-altercation",
        "published": "2026-08-24T01:24:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Enes Kanter Gets Ejected From WNBA Game After Confrontation Amid Transgender Player Controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/enes-kanter-gets-ejected-from-wnba-game-after-confrontation-amid-2951342",
        "published": "2026-08-24T05:13:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}