Kanter Freedom Kicked Out Over Trans Sports Debate | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after wearing a shirt that sparked controversy around transgender athletes, leading to a heated exchange with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter claimed he was kicked out for supporting women, while Cloud reportedly cursed at him during the confrontation. Both Kanter and fellow former NBA player Royce White, who also declared for the WNBA draft, are now believed by league sources to be making statements rather than serious bids to play. Cloud later defended the transgender community on social media, backed by her coach…