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Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter defended ejecting Enes Kanter Freedom from Sunday’s game after he encroached on the baseline and wore a provocative shirt; Alter said Kanter Freedom will be banned from Wintrust Arena unless he can prove he can abide by the Sky’s rules and avoid threatening behavior, noting security and police coordination helped remove him and stressing the need for a safe environment for fans and players.
Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the third straight year, with the piece blaming chronic mismanagement by GM Jeff Pagliocca: costly trades that traded away future assets for short-term gains, neglected development of young players, and ownership issues that left the franchise directionless—exacerbated by injuries. It argues Pagliocca should be fired and a leadership reset is needed to salvage any future in Chicago.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was escorted out of Wintrust Arena and barred from Sky games after a third-quarter confrontation with Natasha Cloud during Chicago vs. Indiana Fever; Sky owner Michael Alter labeled him a potential 'threat' with the rationale not detailed. Freedom disputed the characterization, saying the incident followed Cloud’s comments and his shirt about defining what a woman is, and Cloud later posted support for the transgender community.
The Chicago Sky's playoff hopes ended with a tense loss to the Indiana Fever, closing the door on their postseason bid.
Caitlin Clark scored 37 points to lift the Indiana Fever to a 113-90 win over the Chicago Sky.
Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom says a confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud—after he celebrated Sophie Cunningham’s basket—led to his ejection and has intensified his bid to join the 2027 WNBA Draft. He claims Cloud hurled a vulgar insult in front of young fans and stresses the dispute isn’t about transgender issues; Sky coach Tyler Marsh defended Cloud. The Fever defeated the Sky 113-90. Freedom discussed pursuing clearer transgender eligibility rules, remains open to talking with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, and said he would be interested in playing for Indiana Fever, remarking on the potential to face Cloud again on the court.
Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom was escorted from the Sky–Fever matchup in Chicago after a heated exchange with Sky guard Natasha Cloud, part of the ongoing debate over trans athletes in women’s sports. Security moved him from his seat as Cloud’s teammates restrained the tension; Cloud later met with team and league security. Freedom, who has identified as a woman for WNBA draft eligibility, posted afterward claiming he was kicked out for supporting women.
Indiana Fever snapped a two-game skid with a 113-90 win over the Chicago Sky, led by Caitlin Clark's 37 points and 10 assists and Kelsey Mitchell's 30 points, while Aliyah Boston was sidelined with a lower-leg injury. Indiana used a strong third quarter and late defense to pull away and complete the season-series sweep, setting up a home game vs. Connecticut Sun next.
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was met with a hostile crowd outside Wintrust Arena as he attended the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game, posting video of the confrontation. Freedom has used his platform to defend female athletes and has publicly declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft to scrutinize the league’s gender-eligibility rules, a move that has sparked debate about gender in women’s sports.
The Chicago Sky edged the Golden State Valkyries 73-70 in a WNBA game that was halted in the third quarter after several sex toys were thrown onto the court. Sky guard Natasha Cloud condemned the spectators as 'weak' and 'lame,' noting the incident followed another disruption the previous day; Sydney Taylor hit a late 3 to seal the Sky win.
During a Chicago Sky game, DiJonai Carrington reportedly had a fan escorted from his seat after an near-court remark, an action described as unfounded by officials. Carrington also received a technical foul and slapped two players in the loss, and the episode sparked debate and editorial commentary about her conduct and the fan’s removal.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington again drew attention for rough contact, poking Cecilia Zandalasini in the eye and then hitting Tiffany Hayes in the mouth during a 91-71 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. Neither hit was ruled a foul in that game, but Carrington picked up her second technical of the season for arguing with a referee. The incidents come four days after a prior Flagrant 2 on Sophie Cunningham and a controversial social-media post; the WNBA has not publicly commented, and Cunningham later scored three points off the bench in the game.
DiJonai Carrington erupted for a career-high 26 points, six rebounds and five steals against the Seattle Storm, becoming the first WNBA guard to post that exact stat line since Sophie Cunningham in 2022, in a 97-88 Sky loss that followed her flagrant-2 ejection and a controversial social post fueling ongoing debate.
Chicago Sky forward/guard DiJonai Carrington says she did not claim the Flagrant 2 foul on her was due to white privilege, addressing social-media speculation and reiterating her focus on the game.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington said her Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham was never intentional and declined to explain her social-media post about white privilege. Sky coach Tyler Marsh defended Carrington’s intent, while Cunningham described the foul as unnecessary and called for consistency in officiating. Carrington emphasized the need for consistent calls across players and teams and said she’s engaged in league discussions but does not feel encouraged by the responses. The incident followed a recent wave of controversy surrounding Cunningham.