{
  "id": 2941545,
  "title": "Sky coach Tyler Marsh defends Natasha Cloud after Enes Kanter incident against Fever",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/sky-coach-tyler-marsh-defends-natasha-cloud-after-enes-kanter",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T04:15:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sky-coach-tyler-marsh-defends-041556152.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh defended his guard Natasha Cloud following the Enes Kanter incident that occurred during the Sky's 110-93 loss to the Indiana Fever. Cloud played a crucial role in the situation that led to Kanter being removed from the game after courtside, following his declaration for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Cloud addressed Kanter following a scoring play, to which Kanter responded, resulting in his ejection.\n\nSome people blamed Cloud for the incident, but her head coach, Tyler Marsh, passionately defended her and emphasized that she is someone who protects the team and those who need protection. Marsh assured that Cloud will always be embraced and supported by the team. Kanter's presence on the court had a significant impact on the players, especially considering his recent efforts to ban trans athletes in the WNBA by threatening to identify as a woman and declaring for the draft. The former NBA player faced heavy criticism from his former colleagues, including NBA Champion Mikal Bridges.\n\nThe loss eliminated the Sky from playoff contention, resulting in a rough night for the team, as they allowed the Fever's Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell to score 67 points. Despite her struggles guarding the Fever's guards, Cloud led the Sky in scoring with 16 points, four rebounds, and seven assists. The team and staff are likely to rally around their enforcer to protect her from any potential backlash that may arise due to the confrontation.",
  "summary": "Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh had a message of support for his guard, Natasha Cloud, after the Enes Kanter incident in their 110-93 loss to the Indiana Fever. Cloud played an integral role in the circumstances that led to Kanter being removed from courtside after the former NBA player attended the game amid his declaration for the 2027 WNBA Draft.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sky coach Tyler Marsh defends Natasha Cloud after Enes Kanter incident.",
    "Cloud played crucial role in situation leading to Kanter's ejection.",
    "Marsh emphasizes Cloud's protective nature and team support."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after he was confronted by Sky’s Cloud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/enes-kanter-freedom-ejected-from-fever-sky-game-after-he-was",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:53:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "WNBA fans blame Sophie Cunningham for Enes Kanter, Natasha Cloud incident at Fever game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/wnba-fans-blame-sophie-cunningham-for-enes-kanter-natasha-cloud",
        "published": "2026-08-24T04:50:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/former-nba-player-enes-kanter-ejected-after-confrontation-with-wnbas",
        "published": "2026-08-24T12:04:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "WNBA star Natasha Cloud confronts Enes Kanter Freedom over anti-trans shirt at Fever-Sky game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/wnba-star-natasha-cloud-confronts-enes-kanter-freedom-over-anti-trans",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:49:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Natasha Cloud Breaks Silence After Explosive Enes Kanter Freedom Confrontation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/natasha-cloud-breaks-silence-after-explosive-enes-kanter-freedom",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:49:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}